Federal Court
Child sex abuse victims in New Orleans Archdiocese case accuse Jones Walker firm of excessive legal fees
A group of sexual abuse survivors who have filed claims against the Archdiocese of New Orleans blasted the archdiocese’s law firm for “vague, redundant, unnecessary and/or excessive” bankruptcy billing practices.
Federal Court
Louisiana family services agency hit with class action over 'overwhelmed' foster-care system
Legislation
Louisiana bill to help prisoners convicted by non-unanimous juries dies in committee
Attorneys & Judges
Lawyer in hot water over insurance claims deserved a hearing, Fifth Circuit rules
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - A lawyer who worked at a Houston law firm that has run afoul of the law will get a second chance to show he shouldn't have been suspended for nine months.
From WV Record
AGs urge federal court to review EPA’s new tailpipe emissions rules
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is leading a group of 25 states calling on a federal appeals court to review the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new rule on car tailpipes.
Two words are usually enough to keep uninvited visitors off private property: “No trespassing.” But game wardens ignore the signs that mark the perimeter of Tom Manuel’s timberland in East Felicia Parish, Louisiana.
LSU’s Hispanic Law Students Association highlighted during Hispanic Heritage month
LSU Law School is shining a spotlight on its Hispanic Law Students Association (HLSA) for their efforts in fostering inclusivity and connections among students. The association has organized a series of events to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15th to October 15th.
Louisiana law degrees ranked fifth best in nation for return on investment
A law degree in Louisiana offers graduate students the fifth best return on investment among the 50 states, based on criteria such as tuition costs, job prospects, cost of living and potential future earnings, a new study concludes.
Federal Court
Mubashir Maqbool sues The Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admission for alleged discriminatory grading practices
In the United States District Court, Mubashir Maqbool has filed a lawsuit against The Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admission.
Federal Court
Leonard McMichael sues Monsanto Company for damages due to alleged exposure to Roundup
In the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, plaintiff Leonard McMichael has filed a lawsuit against Monsanto Company.
Federal Court
Ernest Coppock sues Norfolk Southern Railway for injuries sustained during a work incident
Ernest Coppock and Dimetrius White, both individuals residing in Louisiana, have filed a lawsuit against Norfolk Southern Railway Company and Illinois Central Railroad Company.
Federal Court
George Edward Fitzgerald sues Lisa for conversion of stolen cryptocurrencies
George Edward Fitzgerald, II has filed a lawsuit against Defendant "1" also known as "Lisa" and John Does 1-20, unidentified individuals or entities, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Federal Court
Dana Williams sues St. Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No. 1 for pregnancy discrimination and ADA violation
In the United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, Dana Williams has filed a lawsuit against St. Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No. 1, doing business as St. Tammany Parish Health System.
Federal Court
Kim Montague sues Bryan Holliday for personal injury damages resulting from a car accident
Kim Montague has filed a lawsuit against the United States and Bryan Holliday in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana.
Federal Court
Darren Oubre sues United States for personal injuries caused by negligence
Darren Oubre has filed a lawsuit against the United States of America, specifically the Department of the Air Force, in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana.
Federal Court
AmSpec sues Camin Cargo Control for unfair competition and predatory tactics
In the United States District Court, Middle District of Louisiana, a lawsuit has been filed by AmSpec, LLC against Camin Cargo Control, Inc., Craig Rodrigue, Nicholas McClendon, Christian McClendon, Preston Carter, Dylan Frese, Ryan Roussel and Noah Lindstrom.
Federal Court
Meagan Billedeau sues Kia America for selling a defective vehicle
In the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, plaintiffs Meagan Billedeau and Melanie Daigle have filed a lawsuit against Kia America, Inc.
New Orleans council freezes legal budget pending review of civil litigation issues
The New Orleans City Council has moved to temporarily escrow the city Law Department’s operating budget, suggesting that the number of civil actions filed by the department may be excessive and that the council is not being consulted about legal filings.
Louisiana Board of Pardons at center of legal battle over clemency for death-row inmates
An East Baton Rouge court last week disqualified a New Orleans law firm from representing the Louisiana Board of Pardons as a result of conflict-of-interest allegations in an ongoing legal dispute over an effort to grant clemency to death-row inmates.
Louisiana legal system concerns highlighted during Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week
Tort reform advocates highlighted their concerns about Louisiana’s legal climate during Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week beginning on Oct. 2, with grassroots groups trying to drum up support for legal reforms in the governor’s race and among voters around the state.
Deposition: State agency delegated authority over coastal erosion lawsuits to private attorney
A top Louisiana environmental official farmed out responsibility for enforcing state permitting regulations that underlie ongoing coastal erosion lawsuits to a private attorney, according to a deposition made public through a public-records request.
Louisiana firm says lawyers tried to poach clients on way out the door
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) — A law firm alleges two of its former attorneys downloaded client data and attempted to solicit them prior to their resignation.
Louisiana remains least affordable state for car insurance rates, new report finds
Louisiana drivers spend a greater percentage of their incomes on auto insurance than residents of any other state, paying an average annual premium of $3,618, according to a new study from the personal finances website Bankrate.
Louisiana environmental groups sue over EPA decision giving state agency authority over carbon-capture projects
Louisiana environmental groups on Tuesday filed a legal challenge to the federal Environmental Protection Agency’s decision making the state the primary regulator of carbon-capture projects planned by the oil and gas industry.
McNeese State University is top Louisiana school in campus free-speech study
McNeese State University in Lake Charles was the only university in Louisiana to receive the highest rating possible from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression for efforts to protect students’ free speech.
Louisiana business groups object to Biden's pause on LNG export permits
The Biden administration late last month announced a temporary pause on pending liquefied natural gas export permits, prompting business groups in Louisiana to call the decision a threat to the state’s LNG production and energy jobs.
Louisiana ranks ninth for compensation paid by states for wrongful convictions, study finds
Louisiana ranks ninth among the 50 states in terms of how much compensation has been paid out to people wrongly convicted of criminal offenses since 1989, according to a new study by a legal funding company.
Lawyer in hot water over insurance claims deserved a hearing, Fifth Circuit rules
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - A lawyer who worked at a Houston law firm that has run afoul of the law will get a second chance to show he shouldn't have been suspended for nine months.
Special election in litigated Caddo Parish sheriff's race goes to Democrat
A Democrat was elected Caddo Parish sheriff by six percentage points last weekend in a contest that was closely watched because an appeals court ordered a new election after finding multiple questionable votes were cast in a razor-thin election last fall.
Louisiana bill to help prisoners convicted by non-unanimous juries dies in committee
A Louisiana State Senate panel voted earlier this month to table a bill that would have provided a way for inmates convicted by non-unanimous juries to challenge their sentences after such jury verdicts were designated unconstitutional.
Louisiana Supreme Court finds $10M in asbestos case too much
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - The Louisiana Supreme Court cut a $10.5 million jury verdict in an asbestos lawsuit in half, saying an analysis of whether a jury abused its discretion must include an examination of awards in similar cases.
Daughter files suit against Continental Insurance over father's mesothelioma, death
NEW ORLEANS - Cynthia Marsh, as administrator for the estate of Harry F. Marsh, filed a federal lawsuit on Nov. 25 in the Eastern District of Louisiana against the Continental Insurance Company, individually and as successor in interest to the Marine Office of America Corporation.
Keith Bryant sues State of Louisiana for over-detention and violation of due process rights
Keith Bryant has filed a lawsuit against the State of Louisiana, Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Secretary James W. LeBlanc, Angela Griffin, and other unknown defendants in the Court of Appeal through the Fourth Circuit.
Leonard McMichael sues Monsanto Company for damages due to alleged exposure to Roundup
In the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, plaintiff Leonard McMichael has filed a lawsuit against Monsanto Company.
New Orleans legal climate results in tort tax of over $3,000 per person annually, study finds
Louisiana loses almost 50,000 jobs annually and struggles with a “tort tax” of $1,200 per resident as a result of excessive civil court costs, according to data released this week by Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch.
Louisiana judge faces disciplinary hearing amid efforts to boost judicial transparency
A recent announcement that a Louisiana district court judge will face a November hearing on unethical conduct during a 2018 election campaign is evidence that the state is making some progress on increasing judicial transparency.