By Nick Isolani Louisiana’s Good Samaritan law ensures that citizens who render aid to their fellow citizens in emergency situations are immune from liability. Louisiana Revised Statute 9:2793 provides that “[n]o person who in good faith gratuitously renders emergency care, first aid or rescue at the scene of an emergency… shall be liable for any...

The tragic accident at Jackson Square in July of this year is a reminder that everyone in Louisiana should be aware of tree safety and liability issues in general and particularly as relates to windstorms and hurricanes. What ae the factors that could affect a landowner’s liability for damage caused by all or part of...

By Shannon Eldridge   Many property owners have had to make a claim for property damage from a covered cause of loss. While many insure their property to “actual cash value”, others purchase “replacement cost” coverage for their property. The premium for replacement cost is greater than that for actual cash value coverage due to...

In Discover Property & Cas. Ins. Co.; The Traveler Indemnity Co. of Connecticut v. Blue Bell Creameries USA, Inc. et al, 22-50842,  the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals considered an appeal of a summary judgment excluding coverage for the alleged breach of fiduciary duty and economic losses by the Blue Bell defendants associated with...

As the Fourth of July approaches, it is essential for individuals and families to be aware of the most common types of insurance claims that arise during this celebratory period. While Independence Day is a time of joy and festivities, it is also associated with certain risks that can result in unfortunate incidents. Milling Benson...