Larry Pugh has been invited to speak at the prestigious DRI Defense Lawyers Symposium to be held in Austin TX on Nov 7, 2018. This annual seminar is held in conjunction with the DRI Asbestos Medicine Seminar, but is a “defense only” meeting, where defense counsel obtain up-to-date information about practices, tactics and solutions inRead more
The firm recently achieved another significant litigation victory as a result of a recent Louisiana 4th Circuit Court of Appeal decision, “FIE, LLC v. New Jax Condominium Ass’n and Earl Weber, Jr., — So.3d —-, 2018 WL 992520, 2016-0843 (La.App. 4 Cir. 2/21/18)”. The unanimous ruling affirmed, in all respects, a $1.2 Million verdict obtained on behalf ofRead more
Following a three (3) week trial in Civil District Court of Orleans Parish, the jury returned a verdict in favor of our client, the alleged successor in interest to a local asbestos pipe supplier. Thomas Handy alleged that he contracted lung cancer as a result of exposures related to the cutting of asbestos cement pipeRead more
Larry Pugh was a featured “mainstage” speaker at this year’s Defense Research Institute (DRI) Asbestos Medicine Seminar held at The Cosmopolitan hotel in Las Vegas, November 2-3, 2017. The title of Larry’s presentation was “Update on the Epidemiology of Neighborhood Asbestos Exposures and an EPA ‘Superfund” Response’.” His presentation drew on his over 30 years ofRead more
The firm congratulates Frank Accardo for his inclusion as “Best Lawyers in America” in the area of “Products Liability Litigation-Defense” and for his additional, and singular, recognition as 2018 New Orleans Product Liability Litigation (Defense) “Lawyer of the Year.” The firm also congratulates Maura Pelleteri who was named as “Best Lawyers in America” in theRead more
Pugh Accardo is pleased to announce its inclusion in the 2018 U.S. News “Best Law Firms” rankings. The firm earned a Tier 1 metropolitan ranking for its defense work in the areas of products liability and construction litigation. In addition, the firm was recognized locally for its work in commercial litigation, labor & employment litigation, and massRead more
The firm is pleased to announce that Catherine Sens Napolitano has joined the firm as an associate, who will be practicing mainly in commercial litigation. Ms. Napolitano is a 2014 cum laude graduate of Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Louisiana State University. Following her graduation, Ms. Napolitano was a term clerk to the Honorable JudgeRead more
The firm is pleased to announce that McGready Richeson, Ernest Foundas, Joseph Hart, Francis deBlanc, Thomas Porteous, Daniel Oser, Perrey Lee, Milele St. Julien and Samuel Burk have recently joined the firm as Special Counsel and that Katie Jordan has joined as an Associate. The firm welcomes this talented group of experienced litigators and counsel whose addition expands and deepens the firm’sRead more