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Maritime Law - Intoxicated Driving - Wrongful Death
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Case Details
Settlement for wrongful death in a head-on collision involving an intoxicated driver who had been over-served by a casino. Both drivers died in the incident.
Additional Notes
Firm successfully argued that maritime law applied, allowing for punitive damages despite Louisiana's dram shop immunity statute. Pretrial rulings were critical to the case resolution.