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Carly Doe v. Rayford - Legal Opinion

The Louisiana Court of Appeal granted a writ application in Carly Doe v. Rayford, remanding the case to the trial court. The appellate court's decision concerns the trial court's denial of a motion for appeal, specifically addressing the lack of a signed notice of intent and the setting of an appeal bond.

Peter Adams v. Entergy - Reversed and Rendered Opinion

The Louisiana Court of Appeal reversed and rendered a trial court judgment against Entergy New Orleans, Inc. The appellate court found Entergy not liable for negligence related to a natural gas leak and personal injuries claimed by plaintiffs. This decision dismisses the plaintiffs' claims with prejudice.

State of Louisiana v. R.H. - Parental Rights Termination Appeal

The Louisiana Court of Appeal affirmed a trial court judgment revoking parental rights in the case of State of Louisiana in the Interest of R.H. The appellate court found that the trial court properly proceeded with the termination of parental rights trial in the parent's absence. The appeal stemmed from a judgment terminating parental rights due to cruelty to a juvenile charges.

Kendal Bellard v. Henry A. Hollier - Louisiana Court of Appeal Opinion

The Louisiana Court of Appeal reversed a lower court's decision, ruling that a delivery driver's employment contract is exempt from arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act. The court found that the driver, as a transportation worker involved in interstate commerce, falls under the Act's exemption.

BAC Home Loans Servicing v. Stockstill - TILA and FDCPA Claims

The Louisiana Court of Appeal granted a writ in BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. v. Stockstill, reversing the trial court's denial of a motion for summary judgment. The appellate court found that the Stockstills' claims under the Truth-in-Lending Act (TILA) were time-barred.