Cases of Interest

Mental health patient may pursue tort claims against the Department of State Hospitals despite failing to include the required filing fee because he did not receive notice of his claim deficiency.

The Fifth Circuit improperly finds police immunity on summary judgment by failing to consider evidence in favor of plaintiff’s excessive force claim.

Third District affirms trial court’s exclusion of plaintiff’s expert testimony for plaintiff’s failure to timely comply with expert witness disclosure requirements.

District Attorney could not pursue civil penalties absent express statutory authorization.

Insurance adjustor could be liable for negligent misrepresentation and intentional infliction of emotional distress.