http://www.louisianainsurancelitigation.com/ Published by Thornhill Law Firm, APLC en-us 2010-07-02T11:23:50-06:00 http://www.louisianainsurancelitigation.com/2010/07/oil_spill.html The oil spill catastrophe caused by BP, Anadarko, Haliburton, Mitsui/MODEC, M-I Swaco and perhaps others is causing damages to shrimpers, boat owners, businesses and to the wildlife, fish, birds and animals. Thornhill Law Firm is pursing class actions in federal... Offshore Oil and Gas Injuries Thornhill Law Firm, APLC 2010-07-02T11:23:50-06:00 http://www.louisianainsurancelitigation.com/2010/05/punitive_damages_against_state.html The issue of application of Illinois punitive damages laws arises with respect to State Farm in large measure because of the recent decision in the matter styled Campbell v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, No. 98-1564 (UT S.Ct. 10/19/01)... Punitive Damages Thornhill Law Firm, APLC 2010-05-26T16:33:22-06:00 http://www.louisianainsurancelitigation.com/2010/05/punitive_damages_in_louisiana.html Louisiana allows punitive damages only in very limited circumstances against insurers. The limited circumstances under which persons can recover are set out at La. R.S. 22:658, which provides as follows: §658. Payment and adjustment of claims, policies other than life... Punitive Damages Thornhill Law Firm, APLC 2010-05-25T14:59:19-06:00 http://www.louisianainsurancelitigation.com/2010/05/preservation_of_evidence.html On October 9, 2009, Judge Fallon of the Eastern District of Louisiana issued Pre-Trial Order No. 1(B) - Preservation of Evidence. The Order outlines the requirements for the preservation of all physical evidence, including drywall, HVAC coil material, plumbing components,... Chinese Drywall Thornhill Law Firm, APLC 2010-05-11T15:57:03-06:00 http://www.louisianainsurancelitigation.com/2010/05/hurricane_ike_claims_galveston_3.html After Hurricane Ike, residents of Galveston and Bolivar Islands discovered they did not have the insurance their agent had told them they purchased. To recover, a claim must be brought against the agent. Defense – Coverage Not Obtainable Sometimes, the... Hurricane Litigation Thornhill Law Firm, APLC 2010-05-03T14:32:53-06:00 http://www.louisianainsurancelitigation.com/2010/04/hurricane_ike_claims_galveston_2.html After Hurricane Ike, residents of Galveston and Bolivar Islands discovered they did not have the insurance their agent had told them they purchased. To recover, a claim must be brought against the agent. Defense - Contributory Negligence; Failure to Examine... Hurricane Litigation Thornhill Law Firm, APLC 2010-04-30T11:41:28-06:00 http://www.louisianainsurancelitigation.com/2010/04/hurricane_ike_claims_galveston_1.html After Hurricane Ike, residents of Galeveston and Bolivar Islands discovered they did not have the insurance their agent had told them they purchased. To recover, a claim must be brought against the agent. Causation – Negligence In an action against... Hurricane Litigation Thornhill Law Firm, APLC 2010-04-28T08:58:47-06:00 http://www.louisianainsurancelitigation.com/2010/04/hurricane_ike_claims_galveston.html After Hurricane Ike, residents of Galveston and Bolivar Island discovered they did not have the insurance their agent had told them they purchased. To recover, a claim must be brought against the agent. Failure to Procure Coverage as Requested by... Hurricane Litigation Thornhill Law Firm, APLC 2010-04-26T16:27:40-06:00 http://www.louisianainsurancelitigation.com/2010/04/offshore_oil_and_gas_injuries.html Thornhill Law Firm has successfully litigated claims by injured workers who engage in the offshore oil and gas industry. Movable rigs, semi-submersible rigs, drilling barges, and other floating facilities which are classified as vessels entitle claimants to relief under the... Offshore Oil and Gas Injuries Thornhill Law Firm, APLC 2010-04-23T17:31:59-06:00 http://www.louisianainsurancelitigation.com/2010/04/hurricane_ike_experts_deposed.html On April 13-16, 2010, Tom W. Thornhill participated with the other lead members of the slab committee for the multi-district litigation and class action suits against Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (“TWIA”) to depose TWIA experts on causation issues. The defense... Hurricane Litigation Thornhill Law Firm, APLC 2010-04-22T16:18:31-06:00