nEWS AND DEVELOPMENTS(9/3/08) Louisiana Citizens Fair Plan and Gustav Claims Processing (9/3/08) Latest update for reporting claims to Louisiana Citizens Insurance or Louisiana Fair Plan. (9/2/08) Insurers estimate Gustav claims as high as $10B. (8/28/08) Here's an important article from NOLA.com. Very worthwhile for considering the need to document your completed Katrina repairs in advance to avoid any disputes over what is "new damage" from a new Hurricane. (7/16/2008) Woolard v. Atkinson, et al no. 43,322-CA Court: An employer is not liable for an employee's car accident that occurred on his way to work because the accident did not occur in the context of his employment. (7/11/07) City is not liable for injuries relating to sidewalk defects if it has no prior notice of the defect. Lomax v. Morial Convention Center, et al (7/2/2008) Clarktson et al v. La Farm Bureau et al: Court apportions fault to DOT and construction company in a vehicular/pedestrian accident because of high posted speeds, lack of street markings, general poor visibility and lack of means for pedestrian traffic through a road-improvement site. (7/02/2008) Medical Review Panel Proceedings for the Claim of Robert Donald Flood, Jr. v. Pendelton Memorial Methodist Hospital, et al: The Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals determined that a severe misdiagnosis that led to excessive treatment, mental and physical anguish and permanent damage allowed for a judgment against the Patient Compensation Fund for the remainder of a $500,000 judgment. (6/4/08) Veade v. LCPIC: An appeal from Orleans Parish Civil Court okays statutory penalties against LCPIC as well as mental anguish in this second home, wind versus flood claim. (6/2/08) Robert’s Fresh Market wins claim and largest penalties from insurer for Katrina damage. (5/13/08) Orleans Parish Civil District Court blocks a merger with criminal court. |
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