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| BAR / DISCIPLINARY / ETHICS
| | 1. | Court outlines lawyers' obligations in limited representation context.
In Re: Donald Z. Zuber and Catherine Smith Nobile, 2012-B-0916 (La. 10/16/12) [13 pp.]
From LSCR Volume 20, Issue 11 This disciplinary matter stemmed from a medical malpractice claim brought against Michael Teague,
M.D. in 1995. Dr. Teague's malpracti... view full summary | | 2. | Permanent disbarment for attorney convicted of bribing judges in Mississippi.
In Re: Paul S. Minor, 2012-B-1006 (La. 10/16/12) [9 pp.]
From LSCR Volume 20, Issue 11 In 2007, a federal jury in Mississippi found respondent guilty of conspiracy, mail fraud, wire fraud,
honest services fraud, racketeer... view full summary | | 3. | Former Jefferson Parish President Broussard permanently resigns from practice of law.
In Re: Aaron F. Broussard, 2012-OB-2194 (La. 10/14/12) [1 p.]
From LSCR Volume 20, Issue 11 In September 2012, respondent, an attorney and former Jefferson Parish President, pleaded guilty
to conspiracy and theft charges in Lo... view full summary | | CIVIL PROCEDURE
| | 4. | Filiation requirements applied to wrongful death and survival actions; plaintiff pled sufficient facts to state avowal action.
Fidel Udomeh v. Sandra Joseph, 2011-C-2839 (La. 10/26/12) [25 pp.]
From LSCR Volume 20, Issue 11 Plaintiff alleges that he and defendant were the biological parents of S.U., a minor child born in
1997. Although plaintiff and de... view full summary | | 5. | Putative class member who files individual claim before ruling on class certification is entitled to suspension of prescription; individual claim does not amount to "opt-out" of class action.
Helen Duckworth v. Louisiana Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company c/w Tony Smith v. Louisiana Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company, 2011-C-2835 (La. 11/02/12) [30 pp.]
From LSCR Volume 20, Issue 11 Plaintiffs were owners of immovable property insured through homeowner's policies issued by
defendant when Hurricane Katrin... view full summary | | 6. | Putative class member who files individual claim after ruling on class certification is entitled to suspension of prescription; but no suspension occurs when class action is filed in federal court.
David Quinn v. Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp., 2012-CC-0152 (La. 11/02/12) [23 pp.]
From LSCR Volume 20, Issue 11 After their property was damaged by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, plaintiffs filed suit against their
homeowner's insurer in the 24th J... view full summary | | INSURANCE
| | 7. | Car dealer had no duty to secure affidavit from purchaser regarding procurement of insurance.
Thelma M. Hodges v. Michael Taylor, 2012-C-1581 (La. 11/02/12) [4 pp.]
From LSCR Volume 20, Issue 11 On November 7, 2007, defendant bought a Chevrolet Silverado from Navarre Chevrolet. The next
month, he was involved in an auto acciden... view full summary | | CONTRACT
| | 8. | Fire damage claim against contractor encompassed by arbitration clause.
Mrs. Sybil Morial v. BPI Home Builder, LLC, 2012-CC-2195 c/w 2012-CC-2238 (La. 11/02/12) [2 pp.]
From LSCR Volume 20, Issue 11 Plaintiff sued defendant for damages caused by a fire in her home during a renovation. Arguing that
the matter was subject to arbitrat... view full summary | | CRIMINAL
| | 9. | District court could not suppress evidence based on sua sponte finding that statute was unconstitutional.
State v. Dearieus Duheart, 2012-KA-0085 (La. 10/26/12) [5 pp.]
From LSCR Volume 20, Issue 11 Defendant was stopped for a traffic violation. When the officer conducted a pat-down search of
defendant, he found a firearm. Defendan... view full summary | | 10. | Forfeiture of truck used to facilitate possession of cocaine was warranted despite criminal acquittal.
State v. 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer, 2012-K-1148 (La. 11/16/12) [5 pp.]
From LSCR Volume 20, Issue 11 Acting on a tip from an informant, Detective Durel orchestrated a controlled purchase of two rocks
of cocaine by the informant from de... view full summary | | 11. | Officers were warranted in pushing front door further open to secure house after resident was arrested.
State v. Frederick Washington, 2012-KK-2203 (La. 11/16/12) [8 pp.]
From LSCR Volume 20, Issue 11 Defendant ran from a traffic stop by police officers and ultimately was subdued by taser in the street
in front of his residence. He m... view full summary | | 12. | First degree murder and death sentence upheld in brutal attack on homeless man and companion.
State v. Garcia, 2009-KA-1578 (La. 11/16/12) [94 pp.]
From LSCR Volume 20, Issue 11 In 2006, Matthew Millican and his female companion, M.T., lived a voluntarily homeless lifestyle,
traveling throughout the U.S. by pan... view full summary |
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