The session’s major lawsuit and auto insurance reform effort passed out of House and Senate Committees last night after lengthy debates. The legislation lowers the jury trial threshold from 50,000 to 5,000 dollars, and House bill sponsor, Chalmette Representative Ray Garofalo says auto insurers have promised rate reductions if it passes.
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Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon said if the legislation is approved it will result in a 25-percent savings in auto insurance rates for Louisiana’s three-million drivers. Lawyer and former Congressman Don Cazayoux spoke in opposition. He says the changes will pressure victims into settling for less than they deserve by requiring lengthy jury trials…
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Louisiana’s casinos and video parlors will wait until Monday to reopen, instead of Friday. The extra couple of days gives the gambling halls a chance to get their plans for preventing the spread of COVID-19 approved by State Police and the Gaming Control Board. The maximum occupancy is 25-percent at these establishments and only 25-percent of gaming positions can be in operation. Gaming Control Board Chairman Ronnie Jones says casino operators are not sure if a lot of their players are ready to return…
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