The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA) was enacted to protect and secure every person’s health care information. If a Louisiana medical provider wrongfully discloses patient information, that person may wonder what type of remedy may...
Month: September 2016
Protecting the bottom line when a breach of contract has occurred
Contracts are often integral to the daily function, productivity and profitability of Louisiana companies. There are many types of signed agreements, which can be customized to meet the needs and goals of a particular business situation. Valid contracts serve as...
EXCULPATORY CONTRACTS UNDER MARITIME LAW
In Olmo v. Atlantic City Parasail, LLC, plaintiff, Dina Olmo, brought a claims for negligent entrustment of the company’s vessel, violation of common carrier’s high duty of care and unseaworthiness against defendant, Atlantic City Parasail (“AC Parasail”), as a result...
School superintendent files federal breach of contract claim
It is not uncommon for members of faculty in Louisiana schools and those across the nation to face challenges regarding their contracts. In recent times, various school districts in the nation have threatened strikes in order to protest alleged unfair treatment in...
LIABILITY UNDER A VESSEL’S ACTIVE CONTROL DUTY
In Kitchens v. Solt Tankers B.V., the plaintiff suit against the defendant alleging claims under § 905(b) of the Longshore and Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act (LHWCA). The plaintiff alleged that he was injured while he descended the defendant’s vessel’s stairs. The...