When a prison official fails to provide necessary medical care to an inmate, legal action may be pursued against the individual. However, claiming deliberate indifference to an inmate’s serious medical needs requires meeting specific criteria. As exemplified by the case below, these factors are crucial in preventing individuals from bringing…
The story of an underdog seeking justice against a powerful corporation is a familiar legal narrative. And while we may be inclined to root for the little guy, that does not relieve him from proving he has a valid case. In Louisiana, a plaintiff will not see his case go…
Divorce can be tumultuous, marked by significant stress and numerous life changes. Amidst the emotional and practical adjustments, it is crucial not to overlook a critical task: updating the beneficiary of your life insurance policy. In Claiborne Parish, a compelling case serves as a cautionary tale, underscoring the paramount importance…
Although there is a common saying, “good things come to those who wait,” that is not true in the context of filing lawsuits, especially if they involve establishing paternity after your purported father passed away. Louisiana law has strict requirements that establish the time by which you must file a…
Family businesses can present challenging legal issues. Although you might feel like you can trust your family members to do the right thing, this is not always true, especially when large sums of money are involved. This case illustrates the complexities that resulted from agreements related to ownership of a…
One tool courts can use to manage litigation is a Special Master. A Special Master issues reports that a court can consider when ruling on a case. However, what happens if a court disregards the recommendations in a Special Master’s report? This situation raises intriguing questions about the authority…
Imagine, for a moment, you’re organizing a large-scale event with a long checklist of details to manage. Now imagine missing one tiny detail and having it cost you a whopping quarter-million dollars! That’s precisely the scenario that unfolded for Star Financial Services, Inc., a prominent ATM operator, in their dealings…
We all cherish the idea of collecting vacation days, envisioning the blissful trips we’ll take in the future. But what if you find yourself resigning from your job with a surplus of accrued vacation days that you haven’t had the chance to use? David Bodenheimer had worked for Carrollton Pest…
The separation of property between spouses is a legally recognized process, allowing them to transfer assets. However, what happens when this separation is done with fraudulent intent? In the case of Kathryn and Paul Holland, creditors accused the couple of fraudulently dividing their assets to avoid payment. The creditors filed…
We have all heard that “good fences make good neighbors.” But what happens when there is a dispute about the boundary of two pieces of property? The following conflict between New Fellowship Baptist Church and the Beals, who found themselves at odds over the boundary of their adjoining properties, helps…