Case Studies

Callie D. Jones
Baton Rouge, LA
Callie Jones bought a new home a few years back that had been built by one of Baton Rouge’s largest builders. After hurricane Gustav left Callie without electricity for a week in 2008, Ms. Jones decided that she needed to install a natural gas standby generator. However, her permit for the generator was denied. >>
Lars Svendsen
Baton Rouge, LA
In the spring of 2004, Lars Svendsen, a Midwestern­-based businessman, was winding down a lucrative career. Most recently, he had sold a publishing company for a tidy profit and was looking forward to his retirement. Out of the blue, an old friend reached out to him and asked for Lars’ guidance with a new business venture arranging high school reunions, he agreed to do so—since this only consulting. >>
Peggy Rowe
Lake Charles, LA
After she was rear­ended by a commercial truck, Peggy Rowe suffered debilitating injuries for which her doctor recommended surgery. However, her insurance company deemed the operation unnecessary and consequently denied coverage. Because Ms. Rowe could not afford the procedure on her own, she was unable to pursue treatment. >>