Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards signed into law a bill that will give victims of childhood sexual abuse by clergy members and others much more power to seek justice. House Bill 492 was approved last week by the state legislature, and the governor signed it…
The “sophisticated user” defense is often frivolously raised in Louisiana court cases by the manufacturers of dangerous products that seriously injure or kill users. At-fault manufacturers attempt to misuse this defense as a means of escaping liability for the injuries their products cause. On May…
On April 21, 2021, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal in New Orleans issued a ruling against victims of dangerous products in Louisiana. The case involved three Louisiana breast cancer survivors who filed suit as part of a multidistrict litigation against the distributors of…
In December 2020, the Louisiana Supreme Court issued an important decision pertaining to the rights of Louisiana children given up for adoption. The Court ruled that these children have legal standing to pursue wrongful death/survival claims stemming from the death of their biological parents. However,…
The Archdiocese of New Orleans is the largest known employer of pedophiles in the 300 year history of New Orleans. By the Archdiocese’s own admission, more than 70 names are on the list of clergy credibly accused of sexual abuse. At least one other reputable…
The Roman Catholic Church has faced sexual abuse scandals for decades, and not just in the U.S. The damage to the religious institution as a whole, including significant reputation issues, loss of support among members, and financial woes, is a tough position for any organization.…
The impact of priest sex abuse is far-reaching, with both short- and long-term effects that victims may endure throughout their life. Victims may face physical and mental struggles, including nightmares, shame, feelings of disgust, substance abuse and self-harm. Many survivors have difficulty forming and maintaining…
More than 70 clergy in New Orleans are currently named in abuse claims, but this is not the first time the Roman Catholic Church has been under fire. Thousands of victims have come forward with horrifying experiences of abuse at the hands of priests and…
Sexual abuse allegations and claims against priests in New Orleans made headlines throughout 2020, especially after the Archdiocese of New Orleans filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in May – a response due to the costs of their legal troubles. The bankruptcy prompted a March 1,…
Allegations of sexual abuse by priests continue to make headlines across the United States and around the world. A history of insignificant repercussions and coverup efforts gave little hope to victims and encouraged silence. Now, those abused by New Orleans clergy have until March 1,…
