Additional insured status may not be enough to trigger coverage for project owners under a Construction All Risk Policy. Authors: Michael S. Blackwell and Hannah Marler The general contractor, The McDonnel Group, LLC (“McDonnel”) initially filed suit against its insurers, Starr Surplus Lines Insurance Company and Lexington Insurance Company (“Defendants”) in relation to six loss incidents that occurred at the [...]

Riess LeMieux is pleased to announce that Liz Lambert was recognized as a member of the 2023 New Orleans CityBusiness Leadership in Law class and recognized in a special publication and at a reception at the New Orleans Museum of Art to celebrate the honorees. Liz is a partner and represents contractors, owners, insurers, self-insureds and subcontractors in personal injury [...]

The Louisiana Fourth Circuit Upholds Statutory Employer Clause in Contract and Clarifies its Holding in Prejean v. Maintenance Enterprises, Inc. Authors: Christopher K. LeMieux and Spencer A. Johnson In Abdul v. Touro Infirmary & Hebrew Benv. Assn., 23-494 (La. App. 4 Cir. 10/5/23), ___ So. 3d ___, 2023 WL 6475450, the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal considered the validity [...]

L&A Contracting Company v. State of Louisiana, et.al. 2023 WL 5281846 Recent First Circuit Decisions Holds Payment Bond Surety Liable Despite Release of Lien Bond Filing Authors: Michael S. Blackwell and Robyn A. Brown The Louisiana First Circuit’s recent ruling on public works project involving the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (“DOTD”) found that even when a release of [...]

Planet Construction J2911, LLC v. Gemini Insurance Co., 2023 WL 4697602 (W.D. La. 7/21/23) Authors: Robert W. Tschirn and Michael Levatino The United States District Court for The Western District of Louisiana recently found that a commercial general liability policy did not provide coverage for the subcontractor’s defective work; however, the policy did provide coverage for the resulting damage arising [...]

August 17th, 2023 - Riess LeMieux is pleased to announce that Michael R.C. Riess, Christopher K. LeMieux, Jonathan S. Forester, and Michael S. Blackwell have been named to the 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. M. Robert C. Riess has been named 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch. The Best Lawyers in America [...]

August 16, 2023 - Riess LeMieux is pleased to welcome Michelle Riviere to the firm as an associate in New Orleans. Michelle’s primary areas of practice are construction litigation, commercial litigation, and insurance coverage and defense. Prior to joining Riess LeMieux, Michelle served as a judicial clerk to the Honorable Marilyn C. Castle at the 15th Judicial District Court of [...]

Riess LeMieux is pleased to welcome Jace Weber to the firm as an associate in New Orleans. Jace practices primarily in the areas of construction law and has extensive transactional experience.   Prior to joining the firm, he served as Corporate Counsel for a prominent nationwide specialty contractor. In this role, he communicated key contractual risks associated with construction and engineering [...]