October 4, 2007
Fifth Circuit Addresses “Superceding Cause” and Claims for “Negligence” in Upholding Jury Verdict under LPLA.
Written by Steve Herman
July 3, 2007
FDA Preamble, Preemption Rejected in Vioxx and Zyprexa MDLs.
Written by Steve Herman
June 11, 2007
The U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Philip Morris’ Claim of Preemption under the Federal Officer Removal Statute.
Written by Steve Herman
February 22, 2007
Louisiana Supreme Court Requires Case-Specific Evidentiary Basis to Support Failure to Warn Claim Under the LPLA.
Written by Steve Herman
January 12, 2007
U.S. Fifth Circuit Affirms Standing, Yet Rejects Certification Due to Choice-of-Law Issue, in Breach of Warranty Case.
Written by Steve Herman
January 5, 2007
Second Circuit, Applying Vermont Law, Allows Proof of Defect by Circumstantial Evidence.
Written by Steve Herman
December 4, 2006
West Virginia Supreme Court Rejects Preemption under the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act.
Written by Steve Herman
November 28, 2006
Kentucky District Court Rejects FDA Preamble on Preemption.
Written by Steve Herman
September 6, 2006
Louisiana Supreme Court Indicates that Res Ipsa is Available under the LPLA.
Written by Steve Herman
July 27, 2006
Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Suit Against Manufacturer of Aircraft Maintenance Dock under LPLA.
Written by Steve Herman