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Court grants default judgment of over $625,000 in injury case against ACH Lawn and Landscaping
NEW ORLEANS -- The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has issued an Order & Reasons in a case against a landscaping company.
Court declines to issue summary judgment in civil suit against Gretna Police officers
NEW ORLEANS – The United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana has partially granted and partially denied a Motion for Summary Judgment in a case of excessive force by law enforcement officers
Court denies Motion for Summary Judgment in asbestos claim against Ford Motor Co.
NEW ORLEANS -- A Louisiana court has declined a Motion for Summary Judgment in a case that accuses the Ford Motor Co. of being complicit in exposing a former employee to asbestos.
Court dismisses federal discrimination claims in suit against Tangipahoa Parish School Board
NEW ORLEANS -- The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has partially granted motions to dismiss an employment discrimination lawsuit against members of the Tangipahoa Parish School Board.
Court denies several motions regarding testimony in suit over MRI equipment at Metairie medical center
The court granted several motions for summary judgment and denied some in a case involving Philips Healthcare
Appeals court dismisses case centering on $60 million marine accident
NEW ORLEANS -- The U.S. Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit has dismissed an appeal involving a $60 million marine accident.
Textron files lawsuit against subcontractor over Navy vessel building project
The company claims that Meritor failed to deliver according to the terms and standards agreed upon in the subcontract.
Louisiana property manager accused of sex discrimination in renting practices
Jerry Wayne Kelly Jr. is accused of renting only to single, white, females, whom he sexually harasses.
Garbage removal companies sued for creating 'noxious' odors
NEW ORLEANS - A Parish of Jefferson resident has filed a complaint on behalf of a proposed class of residents, seeking more than $5 million in damages, over an alleged garbage smell caused by waste companies.
Golden Eagle Line Shipping in dispute with Norvic Shipping over claims of damaged vessel
NEW ORLEANS – The lawsuit, filed by Golden Eagle Line Shipping, claims damages of more than a half-million dollars.
Teacher who was fired claims Americans with Disabilities Act violation
ALEXANDRIA – A former teacher has filed a lawsuit against the Caddo Parish School Board, claiming she was fired because of her disabled son and alleging a violation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Ruby Slipper Cafe owner accuses former adviser of fraud, breach of contract
NEW ORLEANS — The owners of the Ruby Slipper Cafe in New Orleans have sued a former executive adviser claiming fraud and breach of contract.
Redistricting takes center stage for politicians, grassroots groups
A grassroots group has banded together to tackle the issue of gerrymandering in Louisiana.
Lawsuit abuse blamed for rising auto insurance rates
Louisiana residents will be seeing an increase in car insurance rates this year. Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Jim Donelon has said that lawsuit abuse is a major cause of the high rates in the state, according to a column in The Advocate. The executive vice president of the Professional Insurance Agents of Louisiana agrees.
Federal judge dismisses employment discrimination case against NAMI New Orleans
A New Orleans-based nonprofit organization has had a small victory over claims of discrimination filed by a former employee.
Department of Environmental Quality: Ruling in air quality-case may be detrimental to state economy
A dispute over air-quality designations has direct ties to economic prosperity in Louisiana, according to a Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) administrator.
Louisiana oil and gas industry suffering from litigation-friendly reputation, association says
A gas and oil industry spokesperson claims that Louisiana's reputation and its legal climate have affected the growth of the industry, and legal reformers have said they are not surprised by the state's low ranking in a recent legal survey.
2nd lawsuit filed against former New Orleans officer accused of abusing boys
A second lawsuit has been filed against a former New Orleans police officer accused of molesting young boys.
New Orleans radio host debates link between lawsuits and car insurance rates
WWL radio host Scoot discussed the use of advertising by injury lawyers on a recent afternoon radio show and whether lawsuits filed after car accidents result in higher insurance rates in Louisiana.
Environmental groups' suit over extended red snapper season lacks facts, policy expert says
A lawsuit filed by two environmental groups over the extension of the red snapper season lacks factual evidence, one expert says.