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In Thomas v. BNSF Railway Company (May 1, 2026), the Louisiana Supreme Court addressed liability issues arising from a train‑vehicle collision involving roadway defects. The case highlights how infrastructure conditions and third‑party responsibilities can affect fault allocation in personal injury claims. The ruling is expected to influence litigation involving railroad crossings and roadway maintenance statewide.
A Bossier Parish jury returned a more than $1.1 billion verdict in a child sexual abuse case, marking one of the largest individual awards in Louisiana history. The case was made possible by the state’s look‑back law, allowing decades‑old claims to proceed despite prior time bars. The verdict reflects a growing willingness by juries to…
In a June 3, 2025 decision, the Louisiana Supreme Court held that a manufacturer is not liable when an injury results from using heavy equipment in direct violation of clear safety warnings. In Hardisty v. Walker, the Court granted summary judgment to Caterpillar, finding that towing a bulldozer with chains—contrary to explicit instructions—was not a…