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New Orleans man granted leave to add C&M Construction Group to his case after flooding in his home despite missed deadline
A man was granted leave to include a construction company in his lawsuit after faulty street repairs caused his home to be flooded.
Dillard's isn't entitled to indemnity from construction company following customer's fall on newly painted ramp
On Oct. 31, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana granted summary judgment for a construction company in its dispute with a popular department store franchise after a customer fell on the property.
Appeals court dismisses complaint for jurisdiction after man gets mesothelioma from asbestos exposure
On August 15, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit pointed to a lack of jurisdiction when it dismissed a case in which a man sued after contracting mesothelioma from exposure to asbestos.
Appeals court: Fishermen aren't entitled to Deepwater Horizon settlement after failure to comply with order
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has affirmed that several menhaden fishermen were not entitled to a settlement agreement involving Deepwater Horizon litigation.
Officer can sue Black Lives Matter activist for negligence after being injured during protest, appeals court says
A police officer can sue a Black Lives Matter activist for injuries after the officer was struck with a rock during a protest, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled Aug. 8.
RESET Louisiana's Future pushes gubernatorial candidates to focus on issues over rhetoric
Three government watchdog groups have launched an organization calling for election-year candidates – particularly those running for governor – to focus on education, state finances, criminal justice/public safety and transportation/infrastructure.
Plaintiff fails to prove he was entitled to larger benefits payout from Sun Life Assurance Co.
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit affirmed summary judgment for Sun Life Assurance Co. in a case in which it was accused of miscalculating benefits on a work-related injury claim for more than a decade.
Appeals court rules on Nabors Offshore Corp. bankruptcy case after filing puts stop to Whistler Energy drilling project
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit has ironed out a case between parties whose contract was terminated after one of the companies filed bankruptcy.
Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch pushes for end to Edwards' 'war on our oil and gas industry'
The backlash against Gov. John Bel Edwards for putting the state economy in a bad position thanks to his push toward parishes filing lawsuits against gas and oil companies continues to mount, including ciriticism from Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch.
Appeals court upholds ruling that fees are reimbursable in lawsuit over no-money-down bankruptcy filings
NEW ORLEANS – A bankruptcy court made the right decision when it said that “no-look fees” were not reimbursable, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit determined on May 13.
Court awards injured seaman more than $170,000 in negligence suit
NEW ORLEANS – After suffering injuries from an alleged accident, a seaman was awarded nearly $200,000 on May 10 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana through litigation against his former employer, marine transport company Kirby Offshore Marine, LLC.
Court denies motion to dismiss in trademark infringement lawsuit involving RooR trademarks
NEW ORLEANS – An ongoing trademark lawsuit resulted in a group of defendants' motion to dismiss getting denied on May 10 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Appeals court orders McDonnel Group back to arbitration in dispute with insurer
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed that an arbitration amendment is irrelevant, ordering a company suing its insurance provider to take the arbitration route on May 13.
Federal court upholds denial of motion for reconsideration in wage case against Flight Services and Systems
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana affirmed a ruling earlier this month from a magistrate judge who denied the plaintiffs' motion for reconsideration in a wage and overtime pay case.
Fifth Circuit affirms deceased man's ex-wife entitled to $500K from 401(k) after widow sues
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ironed out a case between a deceased man’s widow and ex-wife, siding with the ex-wife and ruling that she’s owed $500,000 from the decedent’s 401(k) balance.
Appeals court backs ruling on provisional status for Tangipahoa Parish schools
The Tangipahoa Parish School Board lost its appeal of a lower court's ruling that granted provisional unitary status for the Louisiana school district.
Court partially grants motion to quash subpoena in alleged string of staged car accidents
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana granted in part and denied in part a motion to quash a subpoena for a group of women accused of staging accidents.
District judge denies Liberty Mutual's motion to lift a stay
NEW ORLEANS – Insurance company Liberty Mutual was not able to convince the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana to lift a stay in its lawsuit against Integrated Pro Services LLC.
Judge grants summary judgment to musical duo Macklemore and Ryan Lewis in copyright suit
NEW ORLEANS – International music duo Macklemore and Ryan Lewis prevailed in a summary judgment motion after a New Orleans musician accused Lewis of stealing his music.
Judge denies Team Contractor's motion to strike jury in dispute with project subcontractors
NEW ORLEANS – On April 9, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana denied a contracting company’s motion to strike a jury in its breach of contract case against a property company, finding that it agreed to a jury trial.