Discon Law Firm

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Discon Law Firm obtains 3.3 Million Dollar settlement for construction worker who fell 100 ft. read more... Discon Law Firm obtains 1.8 Million Dollar verdict, including interest, for seaman. read more... Discon Law Firm wins judgment in excess of 92 Million Dollars. read more... Discon Law Firm wins judgment over $3,000,000 against asbestos manufacturer. read more... DISCON LAW FIRM 424 N. Causeway Suite A Mandeville, LA 70448 Toll Free: 1-800-690-6435 Fax: 985-674-9749 Results Released January 29, 2004 Discon Law Firm Wins Judgment In Excess Of 92 Million Dollars Thomas Discon of Discon Law Firm was appointed by the 22nd Judicial District Court for Washington Parish as class counsel for the Class Action tort case entitled "In Re: Chemical Release At Bogalusa". The case arose out of a tank car explosion in Bogalusa, Louisiana on October 23, 1995. 100,000 lbs. of a toxic gas known as Nitrogen Tetroxide was released into the surrounding community due to the reckless conduct of Gaylord Chemical Company. The case was tried from September 2, 2003 until December 10, 2003. The jury of ten ladies and two men deliberated the case and returned a verdict in favor of the class and against Gaylord Chemical Company and its insurers for 92,000,000 Dollars (92 million). Discon Law Firm Obtains 3.3 Million Dollar Settlement For Consrtuction Worker 3.3 Million Dollar settlement for construction worker who fell 100 ft. from a riverside grain loading/offloading facility due to the improper welding and fabrication of a spout used to control the flow of grain. The plaintiff was securing the spout's flange in place with bolts when the spout broke apart from its flange since it was only tack welded to it. Plaintiff and the spout fell approximately 100 ft. into the river. Plaintiff sustained brain damage and his leg was amputated at the knee. The fabricating company of the spout had no insurance and a case had to be made against the owner of the grain facility who was insured, yet not liable jointly and in solido with the other defendant under Mississippi law. The owner was only liable for its individual percentage of fault. The plaintiff's employer was immune from liability under the applicable worker's compensation law. Any fault attributable to the employer would not have been collectible by plaintiff due to the employer's worker's compensation immunity. Released May 12, 2003 Discon Law Firm Wins Judgment Over $3,000,000 Against Asbestos Manufacturer In Hennegan v Cooper/T. Smith, 837 So. 2d 96 (La. App. 4 Cir.), 2002, James Hennegan, a seaman diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma brought action under Jones Act and general maritime law against barge owner and alleged manufacturers of asbestos-containing products. Following seaman's death, seaman's wife asserted supplemental claim for wrongful death and a survival action on behalf of estate. Following bench trial, the Civil District Court, Orleans Parish, No. 97-13547, Robin M. Giarrusso, J., entered judgment against manufacturer, Garlock Incorporated, awarding $2,500,000 in general damages plus legal interest and special damages of $596,770. Manufacturer appealed. The Court of Appeal, William H. Byrnes, III, C.J.

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