Archive | June, 2016

The Monson Law Firm would like to congratulate Blake and Kristin Lusk on the birth of their son Michael Augustus Lusk, Born June 23, 2016
8.4 lbs, 20.5 inches long. Congrats to William Lusk on becoming a big brother! Click here to view pictures!

The Monson Law Firm would like to congratulate the winner of our Star Wars Chewbacca mask from the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Louisiana’s 2016 “The Force Awakens Convention”, William Kennedy with Kennedy, Lewis, Renton and Associates! Click here to view pictures!

The Force was strong with The Monson Law Firm at the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of Louisiana’s 2016 Conference. We had a great time dressing to “The Force Awakens” Star Wars theme during the annual trade show! Pictured are “Jedi” Matthew Monson, Blaise D’Antoni and Bonnie Steen with Burns and Wilcox and “Princess Leia” Kathy Monson. Click here to view pictures!

The 14th Judicial District Court recently granted a Motion for Summary Judgment filed by The Monson Law Firm attorney Sarah Barro, ruling that Atain Specialty Insurance Company’s policy did not provide insurance coverage for the plaintiffs’ claims. In the case of “Harbor Docking and Towing Company, LLC, et al. v. Rolls-Royce Marine North America, Inc., et al.,” plaintiffs contracted with Castleman Maritime to design two twin tug boats, the Pat and the Carl. Plaintiffs ultimately filed a lawsuit against Castleman Maritime and its CGL insurer, Atain, asserting claims for faulty design. The District Court held that the Malpractice and Professional Services Exclusion in the Atain policy applied to exclude coverage for plaintiffs’ claims, as plaintiffs’ claims stemmed from the rendering of professional services (i.e. the design of two tug boats). Click here to view pictures!

The Monson Law Firm was represented at the Florida Insurance Fraud Education Committee’s 24th Annual Conference this week. FIFEC’s mission is to provide education and training for the insurance fraud investigation community so together we can combat insurance fraud. Pictured are Darryn Melerine with MD Claims Group and Matthew Monson Esq. Click here to view pictures!

The Monson Law Firm attended the Baton Rouge Chapter of Professional Insurance Agents June lunch meeting at Oak Lodge. Natalie Cooper, Director of Industry Affairs for PIA of Louisiana, gave an update on the current laws and legislation  affecting the insurance industry. Pictured are Natalie Cooper and Ann’Lee Earles. Click here to view pictures!

The Monson Law Firm attended the North Shore Chapter of Professional Insurance Agent’s June lunch meeting at Keith Young’s in Madisonville. Pictured are Stephen Pisa with Howell and Associates, Ann’Lee Earles, CPIA and Jason Howell with Howell and Associates. Click here to view pictures!

The Monson Law Firm is excited to be sponsoring the Louisiana Comp Blog News Bulletin for Mondays in the month of June! Click the following link to view today’s news:  http://compblog.com/workers-compensation-news-bulletins/

The Monson Law Firm attended The Insurance Professionals of Greater New Orleans’ Annual Installation dinner at the Metairie Country Club last night. We would like to congratulate Brittany Davis Stoudt with Emergency Restoration, Inc. for being selected as this years TIPOGNO President. Also, congratulations to our Marketing Director, Ann’Lee Earles, who was selected as the Historian/Publicity Committee Chairperson for TIPOGNO. Pictured are Michael Orlando with Emergency Restoration, Inc., Matthew Monson, Esq., Ann’Lee Earles, CPIA and President, Brittany Davis Stoudt. Click here to view pictures!

The Monson Law Firm attended the Honorable Order of the Blue Goose of Louisiana’s Annual meeting at the Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans. We would like to congratulate all the new members and officers who were installed last week! Pictured are Thomas Wright with Texas Security General Insurance Agency, Ann’Lee Earles with The Monson Law Firm, Mark Arson with ERS (Electronic Restoration Services) and Don Horaist with Unified Investigation Services. Click here to view pictures!

The Monson Law Firm would like to recognize and honor a dear friend of the insurance industry, Michael Casey Lane. Mike passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016 at the age of 71. Mike was the founder of Lane and Associates, Inc. and served as president for almost 30 years. He was involved with many insurance organizations, including serving as President of the Louisiana Surplus Lines Association, the New Orleans Chapter of the Professional Insurance Agents and the Deep South Chapter of the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter Society. In 2014, he was inducted into the Young Insurance Professionals of Louisiana Hall of Fame. Mike served his country as a Captain in the United States Army Chemical Corps. He was assigned to the 101st Airborne division where he was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service during the Vietnam War. He also received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device and Army Commendation Medal. He was an Expert Flamethrower and Sharpshooter with a Rifle. Thank you Mike for your service to our country and the insurance industry you will be deeply missed. Please join us by keeping the Lane family in your prayers.  Click here to view obituary