Lamothe Law Firm represented this family against the Diocese of Lafayette and Father Michael Guidry, and negotiated a substantial settlement on behalf of our clients. As a condition of the settlement, we obtained a commitment that the Diocese of Lafayette would issue a public apology acknowledging that our client’s allegations against the priest were true,… Read More
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Milestone Change in Louisiana Law Eliminates Deadlines for Child Sexual Abuse Survivors to Pursue Damages
A newly enacted state statute has reopened the courthouse doors for many Louisianans subjected to childhood sexual assault and abuse and removes restrictions to those who may seek justice in the future. This landmark change in the law is a massive victory for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. The New Law Expands Child Sexual Assault… Read More
Historic Bill Removes Deadlines for Child Sex Survivors to Pursue Claims
The Louisiana State Legislature passed a historic bill yesterday that removes deadlines for child sex abuse victims to pursue damages in civil court. The former time limit for child sex abuse victims was before their 28th birthday. However, the new bill creates a 3 year window where all unresolved child sex abuse claims can be… Read More
Seacor Power Lift Boat Survivors Describe Escape and Rescue
Our client, Dwayne Lewis, tells about his rescue from the Seacor Power lift boat that capsized in the Gulf of Mexico on April 13, 2021 in this article by John Simerman, The Advocate. Frank Lamothe and Richard Martin are considered some of the best admiralty and maritime lawyers in the state and are extremely skilled… Read More
Archdiocese of New Orleans Bankruptcy Contacts Claimants Directly
Last month, the Archdiocese of New Orleans bankruptcy attorneys sent clergy sexual abuse survivors with claims against the Archdiocese three request for information letters. Instead of communicating with the survivors’ attorneys, these documents asking for information were sent directly to the claimants. Helen Lewis of Big Easy Magazine wrote an article about this, “Clergy Sexual… Read More
Lamothe Law Firm Files Lawsuit against Seacor Marine
On June 1, 2021, in the aftermath of the April 13, 2021 SEACOR POWER disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, Richard Martin and Frank Lamothe of the New Orleans-based Lamothe Law Firm, LLC, filed a General Maritime Law Complaint for Damages on behalf of Dwayne Lewis against Seacor Marine, LLC. Seacor Liftboats, LLC, and Semco,… Read More
Follow These Steps if You Are Involved in a Car Accident
There were 40,125 car crashes with injury in Louisiana during 2020. There were 754 fatal accidents in Louisiana during 2020. Steps to Follow if You Are Involved in an Auto Accident Be sure to follow these steps to help protect yourself after the accident: 1. Notify the police in order to file a detailed report…. Read More
Lamothe Law Firm Defeats Motion to Dismiss Sexual Assault Claim
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
Settlement Reached with Diocese of Lafayette for Molestation Perpetrated by Ex-Priest Michael Guidry
The Lamothe Law Firm negotiated a substantial settlement on behalf of our client and his family against the Diocese of Lafayette and ex-priest Michael Guidry. The lawsuit related to abuse during an incident in April of 2015 when our client, who was 16 years old at the time, was molested by Father Michael Guidry, a… Read More
500 Leading Plaintiff Lawyers for 2021 – Lawdragon
Lawdragon, a leading legal publisher, has selected Frank Lamothe to its list of 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers for 2021. The Lawdragon editorial team determined its honorees through submissions, extensive evaluation, and journalistic research, including comments from Frank’s peers in the profession. This award salutes Frank and other lawyers who have made it their mission… Read More
