On September 21, 2022, the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal affirmed summary judgment in favor of a trailer manufacturer sued in an asbestos case in New Orleans. Plaintiffs alleged that their decedent’s mesothelioma was caused by exposure to trailer brakes repaired and replaced in the course of his work as a mechanic. On behalfRead more
The firm “Construction Law Update” addresses recent developments in Louisiana State and Federal court construction law matter. Construction Law Update – July 2022 For more information or questions, contact John Stewart at (504) 799-4529.Read more
The firm is pleased to announce the semi-annual publication of its “Construction Law Update”, which addresses recent developments in Louisiana State and Federal court construction law matters. The Update is provided to firm clients and is posted on the website here: Construction Law Update For more information or questions, contact John Stewart at (504) 799-4529.Read more
Pugh Accardo was a proud sponsor of the “Meet the Judges Symposium” hosted by the New Orleans Bar Association on May 11, 2022. This annual event (suspended the last two years because of the pandemic) allows member of the New Orleans Bar Association to meet with area judges in an informal setting to discuss insightsRead more
The firm is pleased to announce that Larry Pugh and Ted Haas were again named as “Super Lawyers” for 2022. Larry was recognized in the areas of Defense Products Liability and Toxic Tort litigation and Ted was recognized in the areas of Transportation/Marine law. The selections are made by the research team at “Super Lawyers”,Read more
The firm is pleased to announce that it has been ranked by USNews – Best Lawyers as a “2022 Best Firms – Metro”, and that 3 of its attorneys are designated as “2022 Best Lawyers”: Maura Z. Pelleteri in the practice areas of Construction Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Labor & Employment Litigation, and Mass Tort –Read more
In an asbestos personal injury matter, Ben Ward and Larry Pugh represented the insurer of Decedent’s employer. Insurer issued a series of commercial general liability policies to employer in the 1960s and 1970s. Insurer maintained that coverage did not extend to employer because of the employee exclusion. Additionally, insurer maintained that the claims against theRead more
Larry Pugh and Donna Young successfully defended a subcontractor in an arbitration matter involving alleged construction defects that led to the closure of a downtown New Orleans hotel. The subcontractor, performing tiling and flooring throughout the hotel, was alleged to have intentionally and/or negligently damaged shower pan flanges. The defective pans allowed for moisture toRead more