After issuing all necessary building permits to local business owner Bryan Champagne to construct his commercial business, St. Martin Parish Government filed suit to enjoin his business claiming it was in violation of St. Martin Parish zoning ordinances. Champagne...
Month: April 2019
American Bottling Company files breach of contract claim
There may be a variety of scenarios in which companies in Louisiana and elsewhere may feel it is best to cut ties with business partners. However, should the other party feel that the decision to end the arrangement is in violation of the original contract, it may...
Reasons for a legal dispute concerning a will or trust
When a Louisiana resident creates an estate plan, it is assumed, at least at first, that everything was done in accordance with current law. Later, it may become clear that something could be wrong with either a will or trust. If this happens to you, you may consider...
Family collects $1.6 million inheritance after probate case
LeRoy Ern, a former factory worker, left more than $1.6 million after he passed away. Blanche Berenzweig, an ex-insurance agent, received this large inheritance in 2016. Distraught, Ern's family took the case to trial. After a few months of battling, the family will...
Gaming company faces class-action suit
A dispute between an employer and employee is not a rare occurrence. Often conflicts are unavoidable, especially when tough decisions hang in the balance. Personality differences, discrimination and harassment are a few serious issues. If conflicts go unresolved, it...
Delay in product delivery leads to breach of contract claim
When companies in Louisiana and elsewhere provide another party with upfront payment for products, they may expect to receive these products within a set period of time. Should the other party fail to meet the agreed upon deadline, the delay could have a substantial...
Clorox accuses Lysol of false advertising following recent ad
It might not be uncommon for companies in Louisiana and elsewhere to attempt to convince consumers that they provide the highest quality of products and services available. However, should another company feel that a competitor is attempting to persuade customers by...