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Lawsuit accuses two oil field service companies of racial, sexual harassment
NEW ORLEANS – Two oil field service companies operating as a single employer allegedly violated federal law by failing to prevent widespread sexual and racial harassment in the workforce.
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Seafood restaurant company faces sexual harassment lawsuit
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Paraplegic UNO student accuses school officials of disability discrimination
A paraplegic University of New Orleans student says he isn’t being provided proper accommodations for his disability.
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Tulane employee files racial, age discrimination suit
A white Tulane University employee says he was a victim of racial and age discrimination.
With enough pushback, Louisiana regulatory bodies might see that occupational freedom, not overregulation, is in the people’s best interest.
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.
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Inmate Sues Louisiana Department of Public Safety Over Lost Property
Rickey Barnes has sued the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections over allegations that prison officials destroyed his legal documents during intake processing at Raymond Laborde Correctional Center. Despite multiple appeals for administrative relief being denied and subsequent judicial reviews affirming those decisions against him.
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Homeowners' Association Sues Local Landowner Over Building Restrictions Violation
A recent court ruling favored The Lake at The Bluffs Property Owners Association against Gary Hill regarding unapproved constructions within their subdivision in West Feliciana Parish,Louisiana.The case underscores strict enforcement of community covenants aimed at maintaining uniform building standards.
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Property Owner Accuses Neighbor Of Breaching Servitude Agreement
Carrere Holdings has won a partial summary judgment against Charlotte Anne Williamson over a disputed servitude agreement between two adjacent properties in New Orleans dating back to March 2000.
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Colgate-Palmolive Accused Of Asbestos Contamination In Mesothelioma Case
A Louisiana appellate court has reversed an earlier decision granting a new trial in a mesothelioma case against Colgate-Palmolive Company over allegations its talcum powder contained asbestos leading to cancer diagnosis.
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Plaintiff alleges negligence against Port Company following Automobile Accident
A recent court filing reveals an ongoing legal battle involving an automobile accident at the Port of New Orleans between Daneric Anderson and employees of Ports America Louisiana LLC including Kenneth Briggs.
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Plaintiffs Allege Racial Discrimination Against Industrial Contractor
Jayden Allen and Rashid Fefee have filed a lawsuit against Performance Contractors Inc., alleging racial discrimination and retaliation after reporting racist slurs used by supervisors and coworkers at their workplace in Geismar Louisiana.
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Local Business Owner Accused of Violating Disability Access Laws
Jason Lenz has filed a lawsuit against Patricia Linn Carter Scherer in federal court alleging violations of disability access laws at her ice cream shop in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. The suit seeks injunctive relief for accessibility modifications along with compensatory damages and legal fees.
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Local Restaurant Sued Over Alleged ADA Violations
Jason Lenz has filed a lawsuit against Pine Street Moguls LLC alleging violations of accessibility laws under ADA and LCHR after facing significant barriers during his visit to their restaurant in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. The suit seeks injunctive relief and damages.
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Plaintiff Alleges Agrochemical Giant's Herbicide Caused Sister's Death
Elaine Van Hoven has filed a lawsuit against Monsanto Company alleging that their herbicide Roundup caused her sister Carmel Simpson's death from Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Filed on September 17, 2024, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, the suit seeks compensatory and punitive damages while accusing Monsanto of negligence and fraudulent misrepresentation regarding Roundup's safety.
LSU museum director seeks to dismiss defamation allegation filed by Pennsylvania's Doug Mastriano
A military museum director at Louisiana State University is mounting a legal counter-offensive against an unsuccessful Pennsylvania U.S. Senate candidate, Doug Mastriano, arguing that the GOP state senator’s defamation lawsuit against him should be dismissed.
'Nuclear verdicts' in Louisiana last year totaled $437 million, new study finds
Louisiana jury awards exceeding $10 million over the years 2009 to 2023 amounted to a total payout of $9.97 billion, making the Bayou State sixth in the nation in terms of the combined value of these so-called “nuclear verdicts.”
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 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.
Louisiana Attorney General files to block Governor's pardon actions
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry has taken legal action against Governor John Bel Edwards, accusing him of disregarding the regulations set by the Board of Pardons. In a lawsuit filed on September 20th, Landry argued that the Governor's actions did not adhere to the proper eligibility and notice rules, timeliness requirements, and necessary steps of the process. The lawsuit specifically targeted the scheduling of Clemency hearings for 20 violent offenders who had previously been convicted and sentenced to the death penalty. These hearings were set to take place in...
AGs ask American Academy of Pediatrics to disclose gender dysphoria guidance, methodology
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has joined a 20-state coalition to put the American Academy of Pediatrics on notice for possible violations of state consumer protection statutes over its evidence free standards on gender dysphoria care for minors.
Google privacy settlement a $62M windfall for trial lawyers, left-wing groups: Court filings
Twenty GOP state attorneys general have filed a brief in the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in support of a group of objectors, seeking to undo approval of a settlement that would steer most of $62 million from Google to trial lawyers and the ACLU and other groups to advance left-wing social and political causes
Baton Rouge mayor-president offers transition plan for breakaway St. George
Baton Rouge’s mayor-president has proposed a transition plan to allocate local revenues to the new city of St. George in the wake of the city’s Transition District authorizing a lawsuit against the city-parish over the transfer of sales tax revenues.
Murrill says groups trying to create confusion about abortion laws
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is accusing the media, political organizations, candidates and pro-abortion organizations of creating “confusion and doubt” about the state’s anti-abortion laws.
Louisiana looks to further ensure non-citizens can't vote in state elections
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry recently signed an executive order aimed at helping to further ensure non-citizens can’t vote in all state elections.
Longtime Baton Rouge attorney and LSU grad Mary Olive Pierson remembered as trailblazer
Longtime Baton Rouge attorney Mary Olive Pierson, a trailblazing member of the local legal community and most recently known for her work in fighting the incorporation of St. George, died earlier this month after a career that spanned 54 years.
State Supreme Court rules second candidate ineligible for run for seat on high court
The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled one candidate for a seat on the court is ineligible to run while also refusing to hear the appeal of another candidate already ruled ineligible.
Louisiana Bankers Association CEO on Credit Card Competition Act: If passed, 'would expose customers and their credit card data to weaker cyber-security protections'
The Louisiana Bankers Association's (LBA) said it seconds prior criticism of Senate Bill 1838, known as the “Credit Card Competition Act,” which would require banks to offer merchants at least two network options, one of which cannot be Visa or MasterCard, for processing credit card transactions, thereby increasing security and fraud risks, according to the organization's leadership.
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.
Inmate Sues Louisiana Department of Public Safety Over Lost Property
Rickey Barnes has sued the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections over allegations that prison officials destroyed his legal documents during intake processing at Raymond Laborde Correctional Center. Despite multiple appeals for administrative relief being denied and subsequent judicial reviews affirming those decisions against him.
Seafood restaurant company faces sexual harassment lawsuit
A male employee at a seafood restaurant repeatedly sexually harassed a female employee and refused to rehire her after she quit, according to a federal lawsuit.
Proposal to convene state constitutional convention passes Louisiana House
Louisiana’s House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a measure to convene a constitutional convention in August to overhaul the state’s governing principles and give lawmakers the tools to make major reforms.
Louisiana Supreme Court suspends attorney over law firm's alleged mishandling of hurricane legal claims
The managing partner of the Louisiana office of a law firm accused of mishandling hundreds of Hurricane Ida property insurance claims has been suspended from practicing law in the state for 90 days by the Louisiana Supreme Court.