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Leroy J. Welch v. Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Plaintiff appellant Leroy Welch Welch filed a complaint of medical malpractice with the Louisiana Patient s Compensation Fund on February 28 2005 pursuant to the requirements of La R S 40 142799 naming as defendant the appellee in this matter Baton Rouge General Medical Center BRGMC BRGMC filed a peremptory exception of prescription A hearing on the exception was continued once and when he... More... ( 08-15-2007 - LA) |
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Dr. Virendra Charan, et al. v. James L. Bowman, et al.
The State of Louisiana through the Department of Transportation and Development DOTD appeals a judgment holding it patiially liable for an automobile accident that occurred on a bridge in its care custody and control during adverse weather conditions After a thorough review of the record we reverse. FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY Early on the foggy morning of January 31 1997 a lif... More... ( 08-15-2007 - LA) |
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ANGELA SPIERS d b a ACT DEALER SERVICES v. LORRAINE ROYE AND INTERSTATE MOTORS INC.
This matter comes to us following remand to the trial court for an evidentiary hearing to supplement the record on the issue of whether the defendants received proper and adequate notice of trial prior to the date of trial and rendition ofjudgment Finding that the defendants did not receive legally adequate notice we vacate the judgment on the merits and remand this matter for further proc... More... ( 08-15-2007 - LA) |
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Joe Arthur Sims v. Trooper Barry Ward and the Louisiana State Police
Joe Arthur Sims claimed that Louisiana State Police Trooper Barry Ward used excessive force when she forced him to the ground and handcuffed him on June 3, 2000. Ward stopped Sims, an attorney, on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Sims refused to take a field sobriety test and claimed that Ward flew into a rage. He testified that Ward handcuffed him, then ground his face into a gravel park... More... ( 04-08-2004 - LA) |
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Norris v. Omega Protein, Inc.
Admiralty - Jones Act Claim - 46 U.S.C. s. 688 - Plaintiff, age 37, had his right hand crushed when he attempted to attach a hook to a lifting block while working as a firsherman trainee and ultimately lost four of his fingers. The crane was being operated by the ship's cook because of shortage of hands. Plaintiff medical expenses were $23,000 and he was unable to return to work where he was ear... More... ( 12-31-2000 - LA) |