“St. Tammany Parish Defies Reputation with $129M Wrongful Death Verdict”

St. Tammany Parish in Louisiana, often perceived as a conservative and lawsuit-averse jurisdiction, has been thrust into the spotlight following a $129 million wrongful-death verdict. Despite its alleged “horrible reputation for bad verdicts,” as noted by plaintiffs attorney Frank Swarr, this case seems to have transcended the venue’s typical characteristics. The jury’s significant award challenges the notion of St. Tammany as an unfavorable place for plaintiffs to succeed in court. For further details on the case and insights from Attorney Swarr, you can read more here.