‘Highly Unusual’ Rehearing of Louisiana Case Raises Judicial Independence Concerns
Louisiana Supreme Court Waffles Under Political Pressure, ATRA Brief Urges Court to Stand Strong
(La., filed April 3, 2023): Arguing that the Louisiana Supreme Court has consistently interpreted the Louisiana Constitution as prohibiting the legislative revival of prescribed claims. This Court’s plurality decision in Chance does not support revival of prescribed claims. Finally, arguing that permitting a violation of vested rights would undermine the purpose of prescription defenses generally, significantly damaging the balance of litigation interests and the stability of insurance markets.
On June 27, the Court remanded the case back to the trial court without ruling on the constitutionality of the statute.
Louisiana Supreme Court Waffles Under Political Pressure, ATRA Brief Urges Court to Stand Strong
Left unchecked, these jurisdictions will continue dragging down economic growth and undermining justice through rampant lawsuit abuse.
Claimants Given Opportunity to Vote on Plan; Judge to Reconsider Scientific Validity of Plaintiffs’ Experts
Legitimate consumer protection demands sound science and impartial analysis — not distorted data designed to manufacture lawsuits.
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