Scandals involving sexual abuse by priests have rocked the Catholic Church over the past several decades. Catholic Church sexual abuse settlements in the U.S. have exceeded $5 billion over the last 20 years. Tragically, sexual abuse by Church clergy in Louisiana includes claims against priests in the Diocese of Lafayette. At least 39 priests have… Read More
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Frank Lamothe – Best Lawyers 2027 Honor
Frank E. Lamothe, III has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2027 for Personal Injury – Plaintiff. This marks 33 years that Mr. Lamothe has been included, making him one of a select group of attorneys to receive this recognition nationwide. The Best Lawyers in America© attorneys are recognized by their… Read More
Louisiana’s Lookback Window for Sexual Abuse Claims Closes on June 14, 2027
In 2021, the Louisiana legislature created a “lookback” window for sexual assault and abuse lawsuits, extending the time for many survivors to file claims that previously would have been time-barred. The legislature extended the lookback “window” in 2024, giving eligible survivors until June 14, 2027, to file a lawsuit. If you’re a survivor of childhood… Read More
Kristi Schubert Seminar- Representing Survivors of Sexual Abuse in Civil Litigation
Lamothe Law Firm attorney Kristi Schubert was a recent speaker for a Continuing Legal Education seminar for the New Orleans Bar Association. This seminar dealt with “a trauma-informed approach to intake, interview, and co-existing criminal prosecution” while representing survivors of sexual abuse. “The loss of bodily autonomy and control at the center of cases of… Read More
Catholic Priest Sentenced to Life for Sexual Assault
Catholic priest convicted of sexual assault in Texas sentenced to life in prison is a Guardian article written by Charlie Scudder and Ramon Antonio Vargas. In this article, they tell us that a Waco, Texas jury has handed down a life sentence to Anthony Odiong, a 57-year-old Roman Catholic priest recently convicted of criminal clergy sexual… Read More
NDAs Nullified Within Child Sexual Abuse Civil Suits
New Louisiana Law Makes NDAs in Civil Child Sex Abuse Settlements Unenforceable Thanh Truong, Fox8Live News Enacted in mid-May by Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, Act 251 nullifies non-disclosure agreements within civil settlements involving victims of child sexual abuse. This will allow the victim the opportunity to tell their story. Act 251 applies only to civil… Read More
Attorney Kristi Schubert Deposes ex-NOPD Sex Crimes Detective Stanley Burkhardt
“Are you afraid to answer?”: Ex-cop pleads the Fifth more than 700 times in sworn testimony David Hammer and Ramon Antonio Vargas, WWLTV Lamothe Law Firm attorney Kristi Schubert recently deposed ex-NOPD sex crimes detective Stanley Burkhardt for a civil lawsuit. Burkhardt is the alleged perpetrator of sexual abuse of one of her clients. Burkhardt… Read More
Deadline for Justice – Childhood Sexual Assault Claims
Deadline for Justice: Uncovering clergy abuse cases in SWLA A KPLC7, Lake Charles, LA Special Report In 2021, the Louisiana legislature unanimously passed the “Lookback” law. Under Louisiana Act 386, adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse have an extended window until June 2027 to file civil sex abuse lawsuits against their perpetrator, no matter how… Read More
USA Cycling’s Safe Sport Program
USA Cycling’s Safe Sport Program USA Cycling is a self-funded nonprofit that depends on its community rather than the federal government. Their work — from local youth racing to the Olympic podium — is made possible by your membership, private gifts, and USOPC grants. By joining, you directly invest in the growth and competitive success… Read More
Protect Your Child: Top Signs of a Sexual Predator
According to the National Center for Victims of Crime, one in five girls and one in twenty boys will be sexually assaulted or abused before they turn 18. Sexual predators often use manipulation, coercion, and threats to “groom” their targets. They may also use these techniques to establish credibility and trust in their communities, pre-emptively… Read More
