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(Slip Opinion) OCTOBER TERM, 2025 1 Syllabus NOTE: Where it is feasible, a syllabus (headnote) will be released, as is being done in connection with this case, at the time the opinion is issued. The syllabus constitutes no part of the opinion of the Court but has been prepared by the Reporter of Decisions for the convenience of the reader. See United States v. Detroit

(Slip Opinion) OCTOBER TERM, 2025 1 Syllabus NOTE: Where it is feasible, a syllabus (headnote) will be released, as is being done in connection with this case, at the time the opinion is issued. The syllabus constitutes no part of the opinion of the Court but has been prepared by the Reporter of Decisions for the convenience of the reader. See United States v. Detroit

307 So.2d 787 (1975) ENTRON, INC. v. CALLAIS CABLEVISION, INC. No. 10111. Court of Appeal of Louisiana, First Circuit. February 10, 1975. *788 Stanley L. Perry, Galliano, for appellant. Jerry Brown, Monroe & Lemann, New Orleans, for appellee. *789 Before LANDRY, BLANCHE and N

LANDRY, Judge. This suspensive appeal by defendants Guy Calíais and his liability insurer, American Indemnity Company (American), is from the judgment of the trial court awarding damages to plaintiffs Norma Williams (for personal injuries) and Edless Williams (individually and as administrator of the estate of his minor son, Scott Williams) for personal injuries and related expenses sustained and incurred in an automobile co

LANDRY, Judge. Defendant (Calíais) appeals from judgment awarding plaintiff (Entrón) the sum of $18,653.55, comprising the balances due on two contracts for construction of a cable television system and an open account for the purchase of materials and supplies ordered by Calíais to supplement and augment the system. Calíais reconvened denying that any balances were due and asserting a claim for allegedly defective materials f

213 So.2d 537 (1968) Al CALLAIS et ux. v. FURNITURE SHOWROOMS, INC., et al. No. 7348. Court of Appeal of Louisiana, First Circuit. April 8, 1968. *538 Gerald L. Walter, Jr., of Kantrow, Spaht, Weaver & Walter, Baton Rouge, for appellants. Charles W. Franklin, of Franklin & Keogh, Baton Rouge, for appellees.

PUBLISHED UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FOURTH CIRCUIT No. 17-2231 INTERNATIONAL REFUGEE ASSISTANCE PROJECT, a project of the Urban Justice Center, Inc., on behalf of itself and its clients; HIAS, INC., on behalf of itself and its clients; JOHN DOES #1 & 3; JANE DOE #2; MIDDLE EAST STUDIES ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA, INC., on behalf of itself and its membe

CRAIN, J. lain this suit seeking penalties, attorney fees, and damages sustained as a result of the alleged bad faith of the insurer, the plaintiff alleges that the defendant insurer failed to pay a claim within thirty days after receipt of satisfactory proof of loss. The trial court dismissed the suit by summary judgment, finding no violation of the applicable statute because the payment was mailed within the statutory dela

PARRO, J. IsKevin Maddox appeals a judgment rendered in accordance with a jury verdict, awarding him damages for certain injuries he sustained as the result of a rear-end collision. He seeks additional general and special damages. For the following reasons, we amend the judgment and affirm as amended. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND On September 20, 2010, Maddox was driving southboun

WÉIMER, Justice. hWe granted certiorari in this child custody matter to review the designation of both parents as “co-domiciliary parents,” a designation which has divided the courts of appeal. Additionally, we must review the related question of whether the trial court issued a valid joint custody implementation order. After analyzing La. R.S. 9;335, wé reverse that portion of the appellate court decision upholding the tria

WHIPPLE, J. |2In this workers’ compensation matter, the Louisiana Safety Association of Tim-bermen (“LSAT”) and Bell Carpentry Works1 appeal from a judgment of the Office of Workers’ Compensation (“OWC”) finding that defendant, Ernest Carlton, Jr. (“Carlton”), sustained a compensable injury to his back on December 8, 2008, while employed at Bell Carpentry Works and awarding benefits accordingly

Case: 25-11055 Document: 77-1 Page: 1 Date Filed: 10/29/2025 United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ____________ No. 25-11055 ____________ Winnie Jackson; Jarrett “Jay” Jackson; Celina Vasquez; Duane Braxton; Nadia Bhular; Amjad Bhular; Cheryl Mills Smith; Richard Canada, Plaintiffs—Appellants,

938 So.2d 168 (2006) STATE of Louisiana v. James THOMAS. No. 2005 KA 2210. Court of Appeal of Louisiana, First Circuit. June 9, 2006. Rehearing Denied August 22, 2006. *170 Camille A. Morvant, II, District Attorney, Steven M. Miller, Assistant District Attorney, Thibodaux, for the State of Louisiana. Mary

Supreme Court of Louisiana FOR IMMEDIATE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE #059 FROM: CLERK OF SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA The Opinions handed down on the 23rd day of November, 2015, are as follows: BY WEIMER, J.: 2015-CJ-0585 JUSTIN HODGES v. AMY HODGES (Parish of Livingston) Accordingly, we remand this matter to the trial court for a prompt hearing and determination on how joint custody

(Slip Opinion) OCTOBER TERM, 2023 1 Syllabus NOTE: Where it is feasible, a syllabus (headnote) will be released, as is being done in connection with this case, at the time the opinion is issued. The syllabus constitutes no part of the opinion of the Court but has been prepared by the Reporter of Decisions for the convenience of the reader. See United States v. Detroit

937 So.2d 404 (2006) William C. OVERTON, Jr. v. SHELL OIL COMPANY, (a/k/a Shell Offshore, Inc.), Floyd Landry, and Dennis A. Pilney. No. 2005-CA-1001. Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Fourth Circuit. July 19, 2006. *406 James L. Arruebarrena, James L. Arruebarrena, LLC, New Orleans, LA, and Fred L. Herman, Law offices of Fred L. Her

PRELIMINARY PRINT Volume 602 U. S. Part 1 Pages 1–100 OFFICIAL REPORTS OF THE SUPREME COURT May 23, 2024 Page Proof Pending Publication REBECCA A. WOMELDORF reporter of decisions NOTICE: This preliminary print is subject to formal revision before the bound volume is published. Users are reque

377 So.2d 319 (1979) A. J. GUIDRY et al. v. Eugene THERIOT et al. No. 64663. Supreme Court of Louisiana. November 12, 1979. *320 Ralph L. Kaskell, Jr., New Orleans, for defendants-applicants. Edward J. Castaing, Jr., New Orleans, for plaintiffs-respondents. LANDRY, Justice Ad Hoc. Writs were granted in this m

PUBLISHED UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FOURTH CIRCUIT No. 17-1351 INTERNATIONAL REFUGEE ASSISTANCE PROJECT, a project of the Urban Justice Center, Inc., on behalf of itself; HIAS, INC., on behalf of itself and its clients; MIDDLE EAST STUDIES ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA, INC., on behalf of itself and its members; MUHAMMED METEAB; PAUL HARRIS

740 So.2d 1262 (1999) Judy WALLS, James E. Walls, Kathy W. Hoffpauir, Brenda W. Hebert and Michael Walls v. AMERICAN OPTICAL CORPORATION, et al. No. 98-CC-0455. Supreme Court of Louisiana. September 8, 1999. *1263 Joseph Michael Bruno, David S. Scalia, Paul David Dugas, Bruno & Bruno, New Orleans, Counsel for Applicant. <