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Hammond developers who sought to develop former bombing range lose appeal in legal malpractice lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS – A Tangipahoa Parish property development group lost an appeal in the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals concerning a legal malpractice lawsuit against a New Orleans-based law firm.
Man's sexual harassment suit against Louisiana hair salon dimissed for being "frivolous"
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court's awards of summary judgement and of costs and fees on behalf of a hair salon in a sexual harassment suit brought by a former employee.
Fifth Circuit says plaintiffs' claims barred in suit linking Katrina to global warming
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has issued its final ruling in a global warming suit that for numerous years has sought to connect Hurricane Katrina to global warming.
NRA loses concealed carry appeal in 5th Circuit Court of Appeals
NEW ORLEANS – The National Rifle Association and three individuals lost an appeal in a case centering on the right of 18-20-year-olds to procure a concealed handgun license.
Woman sues Chase Bank after tripping and falling
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing Chase Bank after falling in front of one of its local banks.
Suit claiming Hurricane Katrina related to global warming goes before Appeals Court
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit is set to issue its second opinion in a drawn out climate change case that pits landowners against energy companies.
Contractor sues Morris Kirschman & Co. for non-payment
NEW ORLEANS – An owner of a local rental property complex is being sued for alleged non-payment following a contractor’s completion of work on two Banks Street apartments.
Woman claims loss of use of arm after falling at work
NEW ORLEANS – Plaintiff Jessica Rosales is suing LA Pointe 2 LLC and its insurer in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Drug manufacturers win pre-emption appeal
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has upheld a lower court’s dismissal of a case brought by a Louisiana couple against the makers of the heartburn drug Reglan
Teacher who sued Avoyelles Parish school district for age discrimination loses appeal
NEW ORLEANS – A teacher has lost her appeal in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in a case where she claimed age discrimination.
Post-Katrina levee case against Corps of Engineers dismissed on appeal
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth District has reversed the ruling of a lower court in a case that pits landowners against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
City of New Orleans sued over rejected library project bid
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish company is suing the City of New Orleans after its bid for the contract was rejected.
Texas family sues New Orleans hospitals after husband's paralysis
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New Orleans Assessor sued by property owner and VA over steep property tax increase
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans property group, the Department of Veterans Affairs and an outpatient clinic are suing the City of New Orleans claiming that their property taxes increased without notice.
Bywater supermarket sued after man trips over crates
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Driver of NAPA Auto Parts vehicle accused of repeatedly running over man
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