Katrina Litigation, Weiss v. Allstate
Herman, Herman, Katz & Cotlar acted as local counsel for Public Justice in representing the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights (FTCR) to prevent the sealing of Allstate's adjusting/claims manuals after Hurricane Katrina. Judge Sarah Vance of the Eastern District of Louisiana sided with FTCR in overruling Allstate's request to seal its claims manuals. Public Justice (formerly TLPJ) is a national, non-profit public interest law firm; Steve Herman serves as the Louisiana State Network Coordinator. See http://www.publicjustice.net/pr/weissvallstate_082007.htm

HHKC Partner Soren Gisleson chairs the Insurance Law Section of the Louisiana Association for Justice. As the Insurance Chair, Mr. Gisleson monitors, advises and engages in the most pressing insurance issues in Louisiana post Katrina.