A wrongful death claim is a type of lawsuit filed when someone dies as the result of someone else’s negligence or intentional action. It is usually filed by the estate of the deceased person, representing those (survivors) closely related to the deceased person. In Louisiana, according to Louisiana Civil Code Section 2512.2, the following people… Read More
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Creditors’ Committee Files Motion to Dismiss Archdiocese of New Orleans Bankrutpcy
The Creditors’ Committee (which includes survivors of alleged abuse) has filed a motion to dismiss the Archdiocese of New Orleans bankruptcy. The Committee says that the bankruptcy was filed “in bad faith” because the intent was not to reorganize or respond to a financial crisis (or any other valid reorganizational purpose), but instead to gain… Read More
Tentative Bar Date for Claims in Archdiocese of New Orleans Bankruptcy Proceedings
The Archdiocese of New Orleans has filed a request asking that U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Meredith Grabill establish September 29, 2020 as the deadline by which every individual who has ever been sexually abused at the hands of an Archdiocese employee must file their claim. This deadline, referred to as a” Bar Date,” includes abuse survivors… Read More
What Do You Do After Being in an Accident You Did Not Cause?
The U.S. sees an average of around 6 million vehicle accidents annually. Statistics show that you will likely be involved in at least 3 accidents throughout your lifetime. Knowing what to do in the event of an accident when you are not at fault can help make the process of recovering expenses and damages much… Read More
Catholic Deacon and Accused Child Molester, George Brignac, Dies
George Brignac died Monday according to an article by reporter Ramon Antonio Vargas in The Advocate/Times-Picayune. Brignac was included on the list of pedophiles that the Archdiocese of New Orleans released on November 2, 2018. This list noted priests and deacons who had been accused of child abuse locally. There were multiple claims against Brignac… Read More
Maritime Attorney Richard Martin to Speak at Conference
LLF attorney Richard Martin will be speaking at the virtual American Association for Justice 2020 Annual Convention on July 11, 2020. Mr. Martin will be presenting a program to attorneys for AAJ’s Admiralty Law Section. The title of his talk will be “Removal of Admiralty Cases.” As a maritime personal injury trial lawyer, Richard Martin… Read More
Sex Trafficking Hotspots and How to Report Suspicious Activity
Sex trafficking is a crime involving the exploitation of someone for a commercial sexual act. At least one million people worldwide are victims of human trafficking for sexual exploitation. With global profits from this heinous activity reaching almost $100 billion, this is big business for the individuals and organized crime gangs who control this trade…. Read More
Lamothe Law Firm Attends Archdiocese of New Orleans Bankruptcy Hearing
On behalf of our abuse survivor clients, Lamothe Law Firm attended the hearing on June 18, 2020 in the Archdiocese of New Orleans bankruptcy proceeding. Here are some highlights of that hearing: The Application to employ Jones Walker LLP as attorneys for the Debtor was granted. The Application to employ Donlin Recano as the Claims,… Read More
Should You Hire an Attorney After a Personal Injury?
The nature of the accident determines the best recourse if you wish to pursue compensation for a personal injury. Examples of personal injury include wrongful death, slip and fall accidents, workers’ compensation, product liability, auto accidents and medical malpractice. If you have suffered a personal injury due to the actions of others, you may want… Read More
Pursuing Justice and Compensation for the Many Forms of Child Sexual Abuse
Recent lawsuits against the Archdiocese of New Orleans have shone the spotlight on childhood sexual abuse. Although many of these cases focus on acts committed decades ago, sexual violence continues to be a horrible reality for many Louisiana children. Many of these survivors may be able to pursue legal action against their abusers. In 2017,… Read More
