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GCCF to close eight offices across Gulf Coast
Weiss The Gulf Coast Claims Facility in charge of distributing $20 billion to Gulf Coast residents affected by the BP oil spill has announced it will close and consolidate eight offices.
'Legacy sites' resulting in million-dollar litigation in Louisiana
Cortez A 2006 Louisiana state law has resulted in oil companies paying millions of dollars in litigation for damages done to properties worth half that much have created "a tremendous burden" on the industry, oil executives claim.
Cyclist sues Entergy after accident involving repair truck
An Orleans Parish man is suing Entergy and one if its employees, alleging injuries sustained when the cyclist collided with an open car door belonging to the electric company.
Orleans Parish asbestos trial wraps up first week
Alvendia A two-and-a-half week asbestos trial has finished up the first week of deliberations in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Parties dispute expert witnesses in French Quarter bar suit
D'Amico Plaintiff and defendants have filed dueling motions in a lawsuit over noise emitting from a French Quarter bar.
BP rejects liability claims by plaintiffs over damaged ships in Gulf of Mexico oil spill
Haycraft BP filed a 65-page motion rejecting claims by Gulf Coast boat owners who say the oil company is liable for damages caused to their vessels by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Woman sues landlord and insurers over woodwork injury
Cates A New Orleans woman has filed a lawsuit against her landlord claiming he and his insurers are liable for injuries she sustained when a piece of "woodwork" in her apartment fell on her.
Class certification hearing set in New Orleans red light camera case
Rosenberg A suit against the City of New Orleans over its use of red-light cameras will undergo a special hearing for class certification May 16 in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Louisiana lawmakers propose new BP oil spill legislation
Connick Several proposed new laws in Louisiana's legislature would make it easier for Louisiana residents to sue BP, eliminating filing deadlines and retroactively nullifying settlement agreements.
BP files motion to dismiss Transocean's claims of insurance limitation
Haycraft BP has filed a motion to dismiss countersuits filed by Deepwater Horizon oilrig owner Transocean, which disputes how much BP is insured by Transocean's policies.
Carnival Cruise Lines files suit in BP MDL; Seeks $10 million claim with GCCF
The popular cruise line Carnival has jumped into the multidistrict litigation (MDL) surrounding the BP oil spill and Deepwater Horizon disaster.
Final scheduling order set in 'Who Dat' litigation
Bussert Following a final pre-trial conference in April, U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier has issued an order laying out a schedule and deadlines in litigation over the ownership of the phrase "Who Dat."
Barbier approves order allowing quicker disposal of samples taken in BP MDL
U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier amended a pre-trial order allowing quicker disposal of environmental samples taken during the Gulf of Mexico oil spill last year.
Barbier slams State of Louisiana's actions in BP MDL
Barbier U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier had some stern words for the State of Louisiana at the most recent BP oil spill MDL status conference regarding a recent filing by the state which came after a deadline set by a court management order (CMO).
Contract claims against BP to be expedited in BP MDL
Barbier U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier has approved a motion to expedite claims brought forth by independent contractors claiming BP has failed to pay their full wages during clean up of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Royal wedding provides comic relief in BP MDL hearing
The Royal Couple The rescheduling of the latest status conference in the BP oil spill multidistrict litigation to an earlier time prompted a few moments of laughter when the judge and counsel referenced the British Royal wedding.
Partial settlement reached in Chinese drywall litigation; Insurers agree to pay $8 million
Herman Insurance companies for suppliers that distributed Chinese drywall have agreed to pay $8 million to settle lawsuits filed over the damage done to homes by the material.
Transfer of power completed in Mardi Gras float company; Suit over ownership continues
The Times-Picayune reported that a scheduled meeting to transfer power of Blain Kern Artists (BKA), the company that owns Mardi Gras World, from father to son has been completed, even though a lawsuit disputing ownership is still pending.
Property tax fee class action hearing continued for second time in a month
A hearing that would determine the fate of a possible class action against the City of New Orleans has been continued for the second time in a month, this time without date.
'Final Destination 4' toilet trip suit against Universal Studios in court
Final Destination 4 scene A Jefferson Parish woman's personal injury suit against Universal Studios after she fell and hurt herself while exiting a portable toilet located on a Final Destination IV movie set is scheduled for trial next February.