by Florencia Doyharzabal | May 30, 2014 | Personal Injury
When the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East filed a lawsuit last year against 97 oil and gas companies, they knew it would be met with strong opposition. The lawsuit sought damages from the oil and gas companies for destruction and injury to the...
by Florencia Doyharzabal | May 29, 2014 | Personal Injury
With a vote of 59 to 39, the Louisiana House approved a bill by Sen. Bret Allain that would effectively end the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East lawsuit against 97 oil and gas companies. The bill will now head back to the Senate for a final vote on...
by Florencia Doyharzabal | May 26, 2014 | Personal Injury
According to a recent article, the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East filed a lawsuit against 97 pipeline, oil and gas companies. According to the author, the focus of the suit should be to protect the public from the injury and property damage that...
by Florencia Doyharzabal | May 23, 2014 | Personal Injury
The Louisiana House Civil Law & Procedure Committee is expected to hear more statements about Senate Bill 553 on Tuesday. Last Thursday, May 15, the committee heard from those some of those who oppose the bill, including Bureau of Governmental Research. The bill...
by Florencia Doyharzabal | May 21, 2014 | Personal Injury
It’s difficult for many who opposed Sen. Robert Adley’s bill to learn that it is now headed to Gov. Jindal for his signature. There is little doubt as to that happening, especially when the governor has been such a staunch opponent to lawsuits against the...
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