Duplass Attorneys Philip Watson and Linda Adams Secure Complete Defense Verdict in 15th JDC, Lafayette, Louisiana on Behalf of Developer and Contractor

October 24th, 2023

Plaintiffs alleged that defendants’ drainage trench cut the roots of Plaintiffs’ water oaks, thereby causing the trees to become unstable and necessitating their removal and replacement. Defendants, who were the developer and the developer’s dirt work contractor, took precautions to move the drainage line away from the boundary line where the trees stood, used smaller equipment to cut fewer roots, and explored alternatives to minimize the impact of the trench. Plaintiffs asked for over $300,000 for tree damage, alleged mental anguish, marital discord, and loss of enjoyment of property. Following a short deliberation, the jury found that the defendants exercised reasonable care, and they returned a verdict in defendants’ favor.

Yamaha Motor Corporation Co-Counsel/Duplass Attorneys Joseph Glass and Laura Pousson Secure Unanimous Defense Verdict in Two-Week, Nine-Figure Product Liability Jury Trial in Lake Charles, LA Federal Court

October 20th, 2023

After 8 days of trial and 30 minutes of deliberation, a federal jury in Lake Charles, Louisiana denied Plaintiff’s jury request of close to $130M in damages and agreed that Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. was not responsible for a boat explosion and fire that injured three men. Details on the case can be found here.

In addition to Joseph Glass and Laura Pousson, Yamaha was also represented by Frank Hosley and Don Blackwell of Bowman and Brooke, Orlando, FL; and Thomas M. Flanagan, Flanagan Partners LLP, New Orleans, LA.