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February 2023
In Conroy v. Suzico, 2022-CA-0974 (La.App. 1 Cir. 2/24/23), the First Circuit examined a sale and purchase agreement involving commercial property located in Baton Rouge. Christopher Conroy, the buyer, alleged that the seller, Suzico LLC, agreed in writing to sell the subject property for $1.44 million, but the seller wouldn’t complete the sale. Conroy filed...
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In Paul Spradley v. Denise O. Perez and Berchman Perez, 2022-CA-0716 (La.App. 1 Cir. 2/16/23), the plaintiff purchased a home in Covington, Louisiana for $285,000. Prior to the sale, an inspector noted an issue with the foundation. The plaintiff obtained a quote for approximately $25,000 to make the necessary repairs. The plaintiff requested that the...
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Car accidents are never a pleasant experience. However, when the other motorist flees the scene, tensions and anxiety will run high. In this blog, we will discuss what to do if you’re involved in a hit-and-run accident. We will discuss how to protect yourself and your vehicle. As always, it is advisable to immediately speak...
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In William Flynn, et al. v. Anytime Fitness, LLC, et. al., 2022-CA-0742, the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal held that the Anytime Fitness franchisor was not liable to the plaintiff for severe injuries sustained while using an inversion table at the gym. The plaintiff sustained severe injuries to his neck after the inversion collapsed....
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In Brent Arceneaux v. Geico Choice Insurance Company, et. al., 2022-CW-1045, the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal reversed the trial court’s order that granted a protective order preventing the disclosure of the defendant’s blood alcohol level. The court further reversed the trial court’s sanction against the plaintiff and his attorney for requesting the defendant’s...
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In Charlene Blalock v. Shelter Mutual Insurance Company and Frank M. Flanagan, 2022-CW-0826 (La.App. 1 Cir. 12/29/2022), the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal held the plaintiff solely responsible for her injuries after tripping on a power cord. The appellate court overturned the trial court’s decision to deny the defendants’ motion for summary judgment and...
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The rules of the road are clear, so accidents aren’t likely to happen unless a driver breaks one. The driver who breaks the rules of the road is called the “at-fault driver.” In Louisiana and Baton Rouge, the insurance company for the “at-fault” driver is responsible for any damages caused by the automobile accident. Therefore,...
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People don’t often get into car accidents, so it can be hard to know who to trust when it comes to getting your car fixed. Like anything else, asking questions and performing a little investigation can go a long way toward finding a high-quality repair company. Here are some indicators of a reliable repair shop:...
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Automobile collisions may be very traumatic and frequently result in severe injuries. In addition to fractured bones, lacerations, and whiplash, brain injury is a very real hazard in automobile accidents. In this blog post, we will discuss the various types of common brain injuries that can result from a car accident. You should always seek...
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A car accident can result in a wide range of physical and emotional injuries with varying healing times. Physical and emotional harms can last anywhere from a few days to a lifetime of permanent and debilitating injuries. Your doctor will decide how bad an injury is and how long it will last, but the following...
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