Summary: Do Redhibition claims apply to construction contracts? Authors: Christopher LeMieux and Michael Levatino Case Update: McGaha v. Franklin Homes, Inc. The Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal in McGaha v. Franklin Homes, Inc., 2021-0244 (La. App. 4 Cir. 2/4/22). 2022 WL 336603, recently observed that redhibition claims may not apply to construction contracts. The Court implicitly referenced the difference between a [...]

Summary: Contractors must bid public projects under the legal name of the company. Authors: Liz Lambert and Robyn Brown Case Update: Lathan and Lathan Construction v. City of Gonzales Through Arceneaux, 21-0825 (La. App. 1 Cir. 2/25/22), 2021 WL 575049 In Lathan, the City of Gonzales (“the City”) advertised for bids on a demolition project pursuant to Louisiana’s Public Bid Law, [...]

Riess LeMieux Client Obtains a Judgment Granting Dismissal of all Claims Brought by Seven Landowners on Eight Separate Properties Pursuant to Louisiana’s Contractor Immunity Statute Attorneys: Christopher LeMieux, Jonathan Forester, and Spencer Johnson In November 2021, the 34th Judicial District Court for the Parish of St. Bernard dismissed all claims brought by all seven plaintiffs. The lawsuit involved work on [...]

Riess LeMieux is excited to welcome Hannah Marler to the firm! Hannah's practice areas will include commercial litigation, construction law, municipal law, and general litigation. She received her  Juris Doctor from Paul M. Herbert Law Center at Louisiana State University, where she was Vice President of the Trial Advocacy Board. During law school, she was a law clerk at the [...]

Riess LeMieux recently partnered with Levelset to prepare a series of videos providing guidance to contractors on a host of topics.  In this video, Jonathan S. Forester explains how to keep track of lien and notice deadlines with construction credit management coach, Thea Dudley. Stay tuned for more informative videos presented by Levelset and Riess LeMieux! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-gf69RUhK0

Summary: Contractors do not have a direct right of action against an owner’s insurer for a pure breach of contract claim.    Authors: Christopher K. LeMieux and Spencer Johnson Case Update: Guye v. Opelousas Hous. Auth. (December 2021) The Louisiana Third Circuit recently considered the applicability of Louisiana’s Direct Action Statute in a suit brought by a contractor against a project [...]

Partners Jonathan Forester and Michael Blackwell will present at the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) Greater New Orleans Chapter virtual meeting on January 26 at 12:00 p.m. The presentation will be “A Primer on Insurance and Bonds in Construction.” Jon and Michael will provide basic knowledge of the types of insurance that are involved in construction, how they interact with suretyship bonds and [...]

Authors: Liz Lambert and Robyn Brown Case Summary: Fifth Circuit allows General Contractor to use Subcontractor’s license for bidding project. H & O Investments, LLC v. Par. of Jefferson Through Sheng, 21-188 (La. App. 5 Cir. 11/24/21), 2021 WL 5831342 In H&O, Jefferson Parish advertised for bids on a contract to provide grass cutting services pursuant to Louisiana’s Public Bid [...]