David Beasley News
Man sues business partner over fishing boat
A man has sued a business partner over the purchase of a shrimp trawler.
Fired employee sues Shreveport over allleged ADA violation
A former Shreveport Fire Department employee has sued the city claiming her firing violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Man sues Chrysler alleging defects in $82,900 truck
The owner of a 2021 RAM 4500 truck has filed a federal lawsuit against Chrysler claiming the $82,900 vehicle was defective.
South Carolina man sues RV manufacturer, citing defects in $120,000 unit
A South Carolina man has sued a recreational vehicle maker and two other businesses in federal court for allegedly selling him a defective product.
Former economic development director sues Shreveport alleging racial discrimination, retaliation
Shreveport's former economic development director has sued the city for racial discrimination and retaliation.
Seaman sues marine transport company over injuries on vessel
A man has sued a marine transport company in federal court, saying he was injured while working on a vessel.
Couple sues Ford over allegedly defective pickup
A Vermilion Parish couple has sued Ford Motor Company in federal court over an allegedly defective pickup truck
Woman sues former employer for alleged discrimination based on gender, pregnancy
A woman has sued Cantium for alleged discrimination based on her gender and her pregnancy.
Disabled teen sues Lousiana High School Athletic Association over varsity wrestling denial
A Madisonville teen has sued the Louisiana High School Athletic Association in federal court for rejecting him for participation in varsity high school wrestling.
Man sues companies over exposure to Paraquat
A Louisiana man has sued two companies, claiming he was harmed by exposure to the weed killer Paraquat.
Judges in 19th Judicial Circuit settle class-action lawsuit over bail
A class-action lawsuit that claimed judges in Louisiana's 19th judicial circuit left “innocent people confided in the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison simply because they are too poor to pay for their freedom,” has been settled, WAFB reported.
Sports betting bill likely to be signed by Gov. Edwards
Legal sports betting will likely expand soon in Louisiana.
State: Insurers will pay Louisiana policy holders $7.7 billion in claims from 2020 hurricanes
Insurance companies have already paid out or agreed to pay $7.7 billion to Louisiana policy holders after 2020’s record hurricane season, the state’s insurance commissioner said.
Louisiana Supreme Court sides with energy company in tax assessment case
A recent Louisiana Supreme Court ruling on a tax assessment for oil and gas wells could affect many other tax cases in the state, said an attorney for the energy company that brought the suit.
Federal appeals court won't reconsider decision on Terrebonne Parish judicial voting
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals will not reconsider its ruling upholding at-large judicial elections in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana.
ACLU sues Louisiana for records on 'secretive state panel' on COVID-19 prisoner release
The American Civil Liberties Union has sued the state of Louisiana for records on a “secretive state panel” that decided which prisoners should be released from state prisons during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Louisiana Democrats blame Secretary of State for missing mail-in ballots
NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana Democrats, including state. Rep. Mandie Landry (D-New Orleans), say they plan to sue Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin for failing to get mail-in-ballots to voters in time for the July 11 elections.
Reform advocates urge governor to sign bill aimed at lowering auto insurance rates
Tort reform advocates in Louisiana are hailing a bill that has passed the legislature and are calling on the governor to sign it into law.
Federal judge won't send nurse's personal injury suit back to state court
NEW ORLEANS – A federal judge refused a nurse’s request to transfer her personal injury lawsuit against a patient to a Louisiana civil court.
Judge tosses suit seeking back payments on $2.5 million note
A federal judge said a plaintiff has to wait until March 2022 to make a claim on missed payments for a $2.5 mllion loan unless a default event occurs.