The Lamothe Law Firm recently defeated a motion to dismiss concerning sexual harassment claims brought under the Fair Housing Act. In denying the motion to dismiss, the Court found that the plaintiff had sufficiently stated a claim of severe sexual harassment under the Fair Housing Act where claimant alleged the defendant touched the plaintiff’s vaginal… Read More
Can You Sue Your Landlord for Sexual Assault and Harassment?
Sexual abuse and harassment take many forms and can be perpetrated in many places. The legal avenues to seeking compensation can differ, too. Stories of civil lawsuits involving sexual misconduct in schools and the workplace fill the headlines, but what remedy exists for a landlord’s sexual assault or harassment of a tenant? Comparing Wrongdoing in… Read More
Slip and Fall Accidents at Resorts and Hotels: What You Need to Know
Slips and falls have accounted for over 1.5 million ER visits since 2001. Although some falls may not be serious, others can have devastating and life-changing effects on the victim. Trauma can include spinal or head injuries, lacerations, broken bones, and knee injuries, depending on the circumstances and the fall’s nature. Although most of us… Read More
Who is Responsible for Injuries Caused on Public Transportation?
Public transport usage in the US has increased by nearly a third over the last two decades. For many Americans, it’s the smart choice, as not only is it better for the environment, but statistically, it’s also ten times safer than traveling by car. Unfortunately, accidents and injuries do still happen, and when they do,… Read More
Lamothe Law Firm Files Sexual Assault Lawsuit Under a Theory of Housing Discrimination
On February 3, 2021, attorneys Frank Lamothe, Kristi Schubert, and Julien Lamothe filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of a woman claiming her landlord sexually assaulted and harassed her. Because the alleged acts occurred within a landlord-tenant relationship, the suit also asserts the defendant’s misconduct constituted sexual discrimination prohibited by the federal Fair Housing Act… Read More
How Are Public Transportation Accidents Different from Auto Accidents?
The average number of car accidents in the U.S. every year reaches six million. Accidents are a common occurrence on our roads, regardless of whether you’re driving your car or traveling on public transport. All vehicles are subject to the risk of accident or injury. However, there are distinct legal differences between an auto accident… Read More
Auto Accidents: What is The Difference Between Catastrophic Injury and Personal Injury Claims?
It is estimated that 3 million people are injured in auto accidents in the U.S. every year. While some of these injuries may be minor, others result in life-long conditions that can seriously impact the victims’ quality of life and place a significant financial strain on the family. Victims injured in auto accidents are eligible… Read More
Why is Liability in a Slip and Fall Case Difficult to Prove?
Slip and falls happen all the time. Sometimes, they’re a result of unlucky circumstances with no one but fate to blame. However, they often occur due to unmarked wet spots, faulty or low lighting, torn carpets, or other external factors. If you slip and injure yourself severely, you’ll likely have high medical bills and lost… Read More
What to Do If You Are Injured While Using Public Transportation
It’s easy to assume public transportation is safer than driving our own cars. Every time we get onto a bus, train or streetcar or other forms of public transport, we’re placing our trust in the driver’s competency. Yet, accidents do happen, and getting the medical care you need might prove costly. Public transport accidents often… Read More
Five Driving Habits That Most Commonly Cause Accidents in Louisiana
Louisiana is the 4th worst state nationwide for driving safety. In particular, New Orleans has more auto accidents and fatalities compared to other cities. Although the coronavirus pandemic has decreased the number of drivers, the dangerous driving habits remain the same. Nothing is worth putting lives at risk, even if it seems like a simple… Read More
