With high school, college and NFL football seasons in full swing it seems an appropriate time to address sporting activities and the law relative thereto. As with most instances that…
Consumers have protection when buying a vehicle that is considered a "lemon". In Louisiana, sellers and /or manufacturers are bound by an implied warranty that the vehicle is free of…
Have you ever wondered about the underlying rationale for personal injury law? What exactly is meant by a tort? The word tort is Latin in origin and simply means a…
Relational liability in its simplest terms means responsibility for the actions of another. Liability for the actions of another is a legal concept that assigns liability for an injury to…
Because defective products are oftentimes the cause of injury, Louisiana has enacted the Louisiana Products Liability Act. This act provides for the exclusive remedy and theories for manufacturers to held…
In the previous article we began a discussion about "tort" law. What is tort? The word has a Latin origin and simply means a violation of a legal duty owed…
Our suit is pending in Eastern District Federal Court and the public outcry has been deafening... changes are coming! Read Lawsuit Here Cle' Simon For more than 75 years the Simon…
What Are Tort Damages? In previous articles I discussed Louisiana’s laws concerning tort liability and the fact that we are all responsible for the harm we cause to others. In…
Private Parking Lots And Backing Motorists If you have ever had the misfortune of being involved in a motor vehicle accident in a private parking lot chances are you were…
Sudden Emergency and Other Unusual Defenses Louisiana is unique in many ways. But the approach to assessing liability is perhaps as equitable and fair as could ever be imagined. While…
