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Fifth Circuit grants Native Americans religious freedom to obtain permits for eagle feathers
NEW ORLEANS – In a ruling that relies heavily on the Supreme Court’s recent decision in favor of Hobby Lobby’s religious freedom, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed and remanded a district court’s decision to prohibit certain Native Americans from acquiring eagle feathers for religious ceremonies.
Fifth Circuit reaches split decision in Texas Optometrists v. Wal-Mart; $1.3 million civil penalty evaporates
U.S. 5th Circuit Court of AppealsNEW ORLEANS – The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has partly affirmed and partly reversed a district court’s decision regarding Wal-Mart's regulation of its optometry doctors’ hours.The dispute was centered on the Texas Optometry Act (TOA), which prohibits any company from “controlling the practice of an optometrist by attempting to influence the hours” in which they
Fifth Circuit upholds decision denying attorneys’ demand for timely access to court records for advertising purposes
U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals
Winn Dixie sued by customer in slip and fall suit
COVINGTON – A local woman is suing a Slidell grocery store after allegedly slipping and falling in a clear substance.
OSHA citations over practices at company that led to employee death upheld on appeal
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against Texas-based Austin Industrial Specialty Services’ in its appeal of Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) citations over circumstances that led to the death of a worker. The citations, issued in response to an investigation that came about after an Austin employee died due to chemical exposure, were centered on
Appeals court reverses lower court finding against religious discrimination, upholds dismissal of retaliatory firing claims
U.S. 5th Circuit Court of AppealsNEW ORLEANS – The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has partly reversed and partly affirmed a district court’s decision in a suit dealing with Title VII religious discrimination and retaliation claims.The plaintiff, Lois M. Davis, filed suit against her former employee, Fort Bend County, Texas claiming that her termination constituted religious discrimination and retaliatio
St. Tammany Parish sues to prevent fracking; Cites concerns over aquifer
A billboard along I-10 in Slidell campaigning against fracking in St. Tammany Parish.
Man sues Copeland’s restaurant claiming dim lighting caused slip and fall
COVINGTON – A man is suing a Slidell Copeland’s restaurant after allegedly slipping and falling on his way to the restroom.
Indicted doctor sued in civil court after prescribed pain medication leads to death
COVINGTON – A deceased woman’s son is suing Dr. Joseph Mogan, the Omni Pain Management doctor who prescribed her the “massive amount” of pain medication that allegedly led to her cardiac arrest.
Mortgage lendor accused of mortgage fraud by Louisiana Attorney General
CaldwellCOVINGTON – Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell has brought suit against a California-based company, accusing it of falsely promising mortgage relief to financially distressed Louisiana homeowners.Caldwell filed suit against Home Preservation Services in the 22nd Judicial District Court on July 30.According to the suit, defendant Home Preservation Services is a California-based company
Fifth Circuit Court decides that private property classifications issued by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are not 'final'
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has affirmed a district court’s dismissal of a suit brought against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, agreeing with the lower court’s determination that courts lack the subject-matter jurisdiction to hear cases regarding property classifications.
Woman sues for mental and physical injuries allegedly suffered after man shot up downtown Covington law firm
(Correction: The title of an earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the plaintiff was suing her employer. The Louisiana Record regrets the error.)COVINGTON – An office manager present during a shooting that occurred at a Covington law firm last summer has filed suit in civil court.Robin Domingue and her husband Elden Domingue Jr. filed suit against St. Tammany Parish, St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s
Health club and spa sued over alleged sauna slip and fall
COVINGTON – A man is suing a Covington health club and spa after allegedly falling while exiting the sauna.
Pregnant woman alleges nerve damage after blood draw at LabCorp
COVINGTON – A woman who was pregnant while receiving treatment is suing Laboratory Corporation of America for complications that allegedly arose while having her blood drawn.
City of Slidell accused of denying retired city employee access to health care plan
COVINGTON – A man is suing the City of Slidell after receiving a notice that he can no longer participate in its health care plan, which paid 100 percent of the cost of healthcare coverage for himself and his family.
Patient sues psychiatrist for alleged sexual abuse during appointment
COVINGTON – A Slidell woman is suing her psychiatrist, claiming that he blocked her in his office and “groped” her.
Appeals court partly reverses lower court decision in prisoner death case
U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals
City of Slidell sued by property owner over rezoning ordinance
COVINNTON - A property owner with plans to open a gas station on Highway 190 in Slidell is suing the City after its council adopted an ordinance rezoning neighboring land, allegedly solely to allow RaceTrac petroleum to open a store.
Appeals Court affirms shipping company’s liability in '08 oil spill recovery payment dispute
U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals
Woman sues hospital, claims treatment led to significant brain injuries
COVINGTON – A woman claims that the severely adverse reactions she had to her deep vein thrombosis treatment went unnoticed by hospital physicians, and eventually led to multiple, permanently damaging brain hemorrhages.Theresa Rowe and Kurt Rowe, her husband, filed suit against Lakeview Medical Center, doing business as Lakeview Regional Medical Center, Dr. John Simon, Dr. Barry Kusnick, Dr. Anastasia