Cases
Recent Notable Cases: Commercial Litigation: Counsel for The Dow Chemical Company in a multi-million dollar lawsuit involving underground salt cavern storage wells, in particular, claims for damages to the wells/caverns, response costs, loss of use, revenues, profits, etc.
Lead counsel for GMFS in complex contentious litigation against its loan-servicer following the 1996 Baton Rouge flood
Lead counsel for Higdon Decoys in a multi-million dollar claim involving alleged patent infringement, successfully defeating adverse party's attempts to obtain an injunction on further manufacture
sale of Higdon's motion decoy products
Lead counsel for a Fortune 500 company in a class action involving claims of unfair trade practices, anti-trust
breach of contract causes of action
Lead counsel in numerous cases involving business disputes between businesses
between business owners
Construction: Lead counsel for the State of Louisiana in multi-million dollar litigation arising out of construction delays
inefficiencies in the Charity Hospital project
Lead counsel for a multi-national roofing manufacturer defending claims of defects on a commercial building resulting in allegations of significant property damages
business losses
Lead counsel for the Sabine River Authority arising out of construction defects to the Cypress Bend Conference Center facility in Sabine Parish, Louisiana,
culminating in a settlement providing funds for extensive remodel
repair to the facility
Lead counsel for a major Louisiana roofing contractor
its surety in claims alleging construction defects, culminating in a workout between the contractor, surety, insurers,
owner, avoiding further litigation
Lead counsel for a large general contractor in recovery of unpaid contract amounts from a public body, despite claims of defects, delays
liquidated damages
Lead counsel for Argosy Gaming Company as the owner of the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Baton Rouge in a complex, multi-party litigation
arbitration proceeding involving construction defect claims that resulted in a renovation of the exterior of the hotel at a cost exceeding $2 million
Lead counsel for a subcontractor in a commercial construction case involving breach of contract claims against a general contractor with regard to the Bon Carre project in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, successfully obtaining a judgment, after trial, for the full amount claimed for all work performed, notwithst
ing defenses relating to provisions of the contract, workmanship,
non-payment by the owner
Contracts
Collections: Lead counsel for Coleman Partners Architects, LLC, in a contract dispute against local businessmen, resulting in a significant jury verdict in favor of the client
Insurance: Lead counsel for the Louisiana State Military Department in multi-million dollar litigation against its insurance broker
carriers, arising out of breach of fiduciary duty
other claims following the Hurricane Katrina rebuild
Lead counsel for the State of Louisiana in recovery of extensive property damages sustained in Hurricanes Katrina, Rita,
Gustav from excess insurers
Maritime
Admiralty: Lead counsel for Quality Marine Services, Inc./Ozark Transportation, Inc., in a case involving alleged damages to a commercial dock on the Mississippi River, resulting from an allision
Lead counsel for Hollywood Casino - Baton Rouge
Argosy Casino, Baton Rouge in numerous cases at the trial
appellate court levels, successfully defending against claims of admiralty
maritime jurisdiction for patron/visitor accidents occurring on the riverboats
associated premises
Successful in defeating admiralty
maritime jurisdiction for patrons, as well as defeating claims brought by riverboat casino employees as Jones Act seamen
Products Liability, Personal Injury,
Class Actions: Lead counsel for Waste Management in class action litigation
Lead counsel for Halliburton Insurance Company in case of catastrophic personal injuries
Counsel for Polaris Industries. Inc., in numerous products liability matters throughout the State of Louisiana
Lead counsel for D&D Maintenance & Millwright Services, Inc., in defense of a class action brought in Orleans Parish
removed to Federal Court, involving alleged release of toxic chemicals (ammonia gas) near downtown New Orleans. This litigation involved hundreds of claimants, numerous defendants, coverage issues,
complex legal issues. Successfully defended, resolving all claims for the client by payment of a minor portion of the settlement
a fraction of the realistic exposure
Lead counsel for Clarendon National Insurance Company in defense of claims for wrongful death
catastrophic personal injuries (paraplegia) arising from an accident in Ascension Parish. This litigation involved a number of complex legal, factual,
insurance issues, including spoliation of evidence claims, accident reconstruction
mechanical defect issues, coverage issues,
significant economic
general damage claims.
Lead counsel for Clarendon National Insurance Company in a claim exceeding $1 million resulting from a fire that destroyed the entirety of a home
two automobiles. The fire originated with a propane-fired barbecue pit
allegedly resulted from the overfilling of the propane tank.
Counsel for Halliburton Energy Services, Inc., in multi-party litigation resulting from claims of harassment
infliction of emotional distress in an offshore worksite
Real Estate: Lead counsel in real estate cases involving disputes over servitudes (easements)
other real rights
