Many companies in Louisiana and elsewhere may feel it essential to ensure their products meet certain consumer demands. Should a company stand accused of providing misleading or false information about their products, they might consider it vital to take steps to...
Year: 2019
It seems Aretha Franklin did have wills, unlike most Americans
Three wills apparently written by Aretha Franklin have been discovered in her suburban Detroit home. When Franklin died in August, she was believed to have left no will, a fact that lingered in the background as she was memorialized in the national media. Validity of...
Defective street lights lead to a breach of contract claim
When business owners in Louisiana and elsewhere purchase products from another entity, they generally expect each product received to work as intended. Should their purchases prove faulty or defective, they may also prove costly to replace and the resulting financial...
When licensed professionals are accused of negligence
Being accused of negligence can be a stressful and daunting experience. Similar allegations could have a lingering impact on the reputations of individuals in a variety of professions and the outcome of a subsequent lawsuit could have a substantial influence on their...
Hertz files breach of contract claim over project delays
When companies in Louisiana and elsewhere outsource work to another company, they may expect the project to be completed within a timely manner. Any delays in project completion and delivery can create intense levels of conflict between the parties involved. Hertz...
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...
Michael Adley of Gibson Law Partners Successfully Defends Lake Martin Business Owner
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...
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...