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Plaintiffs granted default in 'Who Dat' litigation after correcting mistake
Barbier A federal Clerk of Court has granted Who Dat? Inc.'s motion for entry of default against three defendants that have failed to respond to their lawsuit over ownership of the term "Who Dat."
Defense motion for summary judgment in liability suit against Loyola denied
Charbonnet Orleans Parish Judge Herbert Cade has denied a motion by Loyola University of New Orleans in a premises liability suit filed against the school by a former food attendant.
Judge approves contents for informational Web site on BP MDL
Barbier U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier issued an order today approving the contents of a Web site set up by plaintiffs to answer commonly asked questions regarding the BP oil spill multidistrict litigation (MDL).
Board of Ethics hearing for former City Council candidate continued
Cyndi Nguyen A hearing on a motion filed by the Louisiana Board of Ethics (LBE) has been continued without date in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
All 64 Louisiana Parishes to receive BP aid for tourism
The first $5 million of tourism aid from BP will be split between all 64 Louisiana Parishes, Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne announced last week.
Clerk denies plaintiff's request for default judgment in 'Who Dat' case
A federal Clerk of Court has denied a plaintiffs' motion for default judgments against three defendants they claim have failed to respond to their lawsuit over ownership of the term "Who Dat."
Tulane Medical Hospital faces class action over failure to sterilize endoscope
Samuels The Tulane University Medical Center and Clinic is facing a class action lawsuit in Orleans Parish Civil District Court after sending a letter to patients saying they may have been exposed to HIV and hepatitis through an non-sterilized endoscope.
Louisiana AG sues BP and others over oil spill
Caldwell Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell has filed a federal lawsuit seeking $1 million from BP and partner companies for every day that oil was spilling into the Gulf of Mexico.
Pre-trial order on privileged info debated in BP MDL
Langan Plaintiff and defense counsel have submitted letters arguing the intent and applicability of a pre-trial order (PTO) governing privileged information in the BP oil spill multi-district litigation.
Supreme Court overturns lower court decision in favor of teen who rode oil pump
The Louisiana Supreme Court has overturned a lower court ruling in favor of a teenage boy who was injured while riding an oil pump, exonerating the pump manufacture of any blame.
BP files motion to further inspect failed BOP
BP has filed a motion to conduct furthur forensic investigation of the failed blowout preventer (BOP) that led to the Deepwater Horizon oilrig explosion and oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Barbier order clarifies filing options for government entities
Barbier U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier issued a pre-trial order Wednesday rewording language defining the pleading bundle for government entities in the BP oil spill multidistrict litigation (MDL).
Orleans Parish Civil Court closed tomorrow for Mardi Gras
The Orleans Parish Civil Court will be closed in observance of Mardi Gras.
Louisiana civil codes 'exacerbate' New Orleans' dysfunction, according to report
Landrieu A specialist hired by New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu said Louisiana's civil laws make bureaucratic dysfunction worse and has led to a "shocking" situation in City Hall.
Louisiana legislature to examine GCCF
Leger III Louisiana state House and Senate leadership announced that a special committee has been assigned to oversee the Gulf Coast Claims Facility (GCCF) and its claims process.
Jindal to spend $12 million on oyster restoration, bill BP later
Jindal Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal announced Tuesday that his state will spend an estimated $12 million restoring oyster beds and wetlands damaged by the BP oil spill, and then bill the oil company later for the cost.
Doctor suing Straight Flush plumbing company over uncompleted work
Dileo A New Orleans doctor is suing a plumbing company in Orleans Parish Civil District Court after he allegedly advanced the plumbers money for work that was not completed.
GCCF report shows few have accepted final claims
Feinberg Program statistics for the Gulf Coast Claims Facility (GCCF) show that less than 10 percent of individuals and businesses offered a final payment have accepted, leaving close to a total of $70 million on the table.
Barbier denies Becnel's pro-GCCF motion
Becnel U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier denied a motion for reconsideration filed by Louisiana attorney Danny Becnel which challenged the court's authority over Ken Feinberg and the Gulf Coast Claims Facility (GCCF).
Feinberg says 100,000 claims lack proof
Feinberg Gulf Coast Claims Administrator Kenneth Feinberg told a group of foreign journalists yesterday that close to 100,000 claims submitted as a result of the BP oil spill "lack proof."