The Berniard Law Firm, having already been involved with various clients with Chinese drywall in the Gulf Coast region, recently filed in federal court two claims against manufacturers and builders who were involved in the repair and manufacturing of their homes. Further, head attorney Jeffrey Berniard has been involved in…
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Town Hall meeting to discuss Chinese drywall matter
For residents of the Gulf Coast, and Louisiana in particular, groups involved with Chinese drywall litigation and legislation have established and set up a Town Hall Meeting for next week to discuss with homeowners and citizens the developments and actions being taken to combat the problems associated with the faulty…
Breaking News: Berniard Law Firm named to Dow Hahnville Steering Committee
Yesterday afternoon, a New Orleans judge appointed Berniard Law Firm attorney Jeffrey Berniard to the steering committee for the class action lawsuit against Dow Hahnville case. The committee, including attorneys Madro Bandaries, Rico Alvendia, Gregory DiLeo and Jennifer Eagan will be in charge of and handle all of the major…
Berniard Law Firm responds to Hahnville leak
In response to the recent chemical leak in Hahnville, Louisiana, by Dow Chemical, the Berniard Law Firm has filed a Class Action complaint on behalf of residents of Southeast Louisiana affected by the leak of dangerous chemicals that occurred on July 7th. Representing all individuals affected physically, be it through…
Happy 4th of July from the Berniard Law Firm
We hope each and every one of you is enjoying an enjoyable Independence Day. Enjoy your barbeque and relaxation on this very important national holiday!
Chinese drywall seminar coming to New Orleans in July
A seminar dealing with the Chinese drywall fiasco going on across the Gulf Coast will be held July 31, 2009, in New Orleans, LA. Feating a host of speakers dealing with a wide assortment of issues relating to the Chinese drywall issue, the conference is billed as “a practical, one-day…
MDL Panel to rule on Cox class action suit
As we posted about earlier, 21 cases have been filed against Cox et. al. as of this date. With there being so many plaintiffs, it can be difficult to decide which court will hear the case, let alone in what state the case will be tried in. This is the…
Cox Class Action alleges violations of Sherman Antitrust Act
As of May 26th, 2009, 21 cases have been filed against Cox et. al., alleging transgressions of the Sherman Antitrust Act and various state laws intended to prevent unlawful tying arrangements. The Berniard Law Firm, along with co-counsel, filed the first cause of action against Cox et. al. with the…
Cox Class Action proceeding on schedule
The Berniard Law Firm, along with a collection of other attorneys from the region, has continued its class action lawsuit against Cox for what we believe to be unfair practices relating to the set-top box used for premium services. Motions have been handled and research is full-swing as we try…
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