Insurance Defense
The firm’s lawyers understand insurance policy, liability and causation defenses. The firm’s experience in this area runs the gamut with respect to the underlying nature of the claim.
Case Results
Wilbert Johnson v. U-Haul Company of Louisiana
Wilbert Johnson v. U-Haul Company of Louisiana (August 2007) Devin Fadaol won a victory for U-Haul before the Louisiana Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. The issue was whether U-Haul is liable to plaintiff for an accident in which its lessee failed to return the rental truck, and the [...]
________ v. Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association, et al
________ v. Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association, et al (May 2007) Devin Fadaol won a victory for LIGA in a two week jury trial before Judge Ethel Simms Julien in Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans. As a result of an automobile accident, ________ alleged various injuries including brain [...]
Burnette Armstrong v. HMC Hotel Properties II Limited Partnership
Burnette Armstrong v. HMC Hotel Properties II Limited Partnership (March 2007) Michael R. Sistrunk secured a summary judgment dismissal, with prejudice, for the Baton Rouge Marriot Hotel and its General Manager, Janet Schwartz, in the case entitled Burnette Armstrong v. HMC Hotel Properties II Limited Partnership, which was pending in [...]
Melanie McGrath v. Donald L. Davis, ET AL.
Melanie McGrath v. Donald L. Davis, ET AL. (December 2006) Michael R. Sistrunk won a victory in favor of Amica Mutual Insurance Company in Civil District Court for the Parish of Orleans. Plaintiff sued Amica arguing that she had $300,000.00 in Uninsured Motorist Coverage because the UM rejection form had [...]
Thomas Sharbono v. Michael Shipes, ET AL.
Thomas Sharbono v. Michael Shipes, ET AL. (July 2006) Michael R. Sistrunk won a victory in favor of Cincinnati Insurance Company in the 14th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Calcasieu. Plaintiff sued various defendants as a result of an automobile accident which aggravated his multiple sclerosis condition. The [...]
Elaine Tate and Keisha Lemar v. Michelle Hand and USAA Insurance Company
Elaine Tate and Keisha Lemar v. Michelle Hand and USAA Insurance Company (March 2006) Devin Fadaol won a victory in favor of United Services Automobile Agency (USAA) Insurance Company in the case entitled Elaine Tate and Keisha Lemar v. Michelle Hand and USAA Insurance Company, Docket No. 04-10683, Division “E” [...]