Covington
Recent News About Covington
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Mother claims her child suffered electrocution when plugging in an Apple iPhone
GRETNA – A woman is suing Apple, alleging her minor child was shocked when plugging an iPhone in. -
Judge dismisses protective coating company Rhino Shield's amended complaint against insurers
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has again granted a motion to dismiss an insurance malpractice lawsuit filed by protective coatings company Rhino Shield Gulf South (Rhino Shield GS). -
Federal court grants summary judgment for insurer in swimming pool construction case
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana couple who sued a construction company and its insurer over alleged damages caused by a swimming pool installation has suffered a setback in court. -
New Orleans attorneys suspended in separate state Supreme Court orders
NEW ORLEANS — Baton Rouge attorneys Victor Roy Loraso III, who was sentenced on child pornography charges earlier this month, and Shannon Jay Thomas have been voluntarily suspended following separate and recent Louisiana Supreme Court orders. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: Two Former St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Deputies Plead Guilty for their Roles in Kickback and Bribery Scheme Involving Contract for Privatization of Work Release Program in St. Tammany Parish
U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser announced that DAVID HANSON, age 61, from Abita Springs, Louisiana, and CLIFFORD “SKIP” KEEN. -
Lawsuit claims property owner was negligent in case of fall
NEW ORLEANS – A man is suing the owner of an apartment he was renting after allegedly sustaining an injury falling down a flight of stairs. -
Permanent disbarment recommend for Covington attorney after 2015 stalking, harassment arrest
NEW ORLEANS — Disbarred Covington attorney Raymond Charles Burkart III faces possible permanent disbarment following a recent recommendation by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) over allegations that included harassing his ex-girlfriend in 2015. -
Covington attorney suspended over allegedly executing false quitclaim deeds
NEW ORLEANS – Covington attorney William M. Magee was suspended following a split Jan. 30 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding over allegations he created, improperly executed and notarized false quitclaim deeds. -
Fowler Rodriguez LLC files legal action seeking over $298,000
NEW ORLEANS – An LLC is seeking over $298,000. -
Hearing panel recommends disbarred Covington attorney not be readmitted
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) – A Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee recently recommended that disbarred Covington attorney David H. Bernstein not be readmitted to the practice of law. -
Judge issues stay pending arbitration in dispute over damaged New Orleans hotel
NEW ORLEANS – A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana recently agreed to stay – but not dismiss – a third-party demand for indemnification by a Louisiana-based architectural firm against a New York engineering firm in a lawsuit over water damage to a hotel being renovated in New Orleans' historic central business district. -
Covington attorney disbarred over unearned fees, other allegations
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Ineligible Covington attorney Raymond Charles Burkart III has been disbarred following a June 5 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding over multiple allegations in a consolidated matter. -
Woman seeks damages for an incident at Sam's Club
GRETNA – A woman is seeking damages for a incident at a Sam's Club. -
Biomedical company awarded $4,000 in legal fees, not the $8,728 it sought
NEW ORLEANS – A judge in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana recently determined a Covington-based biomedical company is entitled to $4,000 in attorneys' fees in a dispute over specially formulated medical foods. -
Client claims Becnel Law Firm mishandled on-the-job accident case
GRETNA – A Becnel Law Firm LLC client claims the firm was negligent in representing him. -
New Orleans association claims Realtor misrepresented properties
GRETNA – A Realtor's association claims that a Realtor misrepresented properties. -
LADB recommends disbarment for Covington attorney over multiple allegations
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Covington attorney Raymond Charles Burkart III faces possible disbarment following a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) recommendation to the state Supreme Court regarding multiple allegations in a consolidated matter. -
Winn-Dixie, Abita Beer accused of negligence in slip-and-fall case
GRETNA – A woman claims that she slipped and fell at a beer sampling stand in a Winn Dixie Stores Inc. supermarket as a result of negligence. -
Covington attorney disbarred for using trust account as slush fund
A Covington attorney who practiced law for nearly half a century leaves the profession in disgrace following his disbarment. -
LADB dismisses charges against prosecutor in wrongful murder conviction
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — The Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) has dismissed charges against Covington attorney and Jefferson Parish prosecutor Ken John Dohre in the wrongful conviction of an Avondale man who spent 15 in prison before he was exonerated.