Cited Opinions:

Dec 08, 2000

OUTCOME: VARIED

Prantil v. Arkema Inc., No. 19-20723 (5th Cir. 2021): Class action by 24,000 residents for damages from the 2017 Arkema plant explosion in Crosby, Texas during Hurricane Harvey. Fifth Circuit vacated c ... lass certification, requiring consistent standards for scientific evidence under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 23. Arias v. Stolthaven New Orleans, L.C.C., 992 So. 2d 972 (2008): Employee exposed to toxic chemicals suffered permanent respiratory damage. Louisiana 4th Circuit upheld a $3,196,567.10 verdict. II Fire Records, L.L.C. v Forefront Entertainment, LLC,–No. 2006-CA-0763 (2007): Dispute over a recording contract breach by Derren Clouden (Mr. Wicked). Trial court favored II Fire, awarding $324,672.82; appeals court reversed, Supreme Court denied writs. Arias v. Certified Coating, Inc., 924 So. 2d 298 (2006): Louisiana 5th Circuit upheld judgment for claimant’s work-related injury, granting supplemental earnings and medical expenses. Hookfin v. Advantage Nursing Services, Inc., 860 So.2d 57, 03-340 (La.App. 5th Cir. 10/15/03): Plaintiff awarded for injuries from work, including stroke and psychological injury. Denial of benefits by defendants reversed on appeal. Reinhardt v. Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co., Inc., 829 So.2d 600 (La.App. 5th Cir. 9/30/02): Appeals court upheld dismissal of Jean Reinhardt’s suit for injuries from a shopping cart. Succession of Stewart, 818 So.2d 264, 2002-2356 (La. App. 4th Cir. 5/1/02): Court reversed decision denying a succession representative’s right to sue for partition of co-owned property. Romero v. Bellina, 798 So.2d 279, 01-274 (La. App. 5th Cir 9/25/01): Plaintiffs awarded $170,966.41 against Dr. Bellina for injuries from laser surgery. Judgment for Plaintiffs sustained, writ denied.