M.B. Industries, LLC v. CNA Insurance
Nov 03, 2010OUTCOME: Dismissed by Louisiana Supreme Court.
Client/attorney was sued under allegations that legal malpractice ( including failure to call key witnesses and offer key evidence) caused loss of multi-million dollar case. This case set the standard ... for when a claimant must appeal an adverse ruling. After obtaining a dismissal, the Supreme Court ruled that the suit was properly dismissed when plaintiff unable to demonstrate breach in standard of care in the locality.