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Knight Refrigerated wins partial summary judgment in crash case, direct liability claim dismissed
A trucking company cannot be pursued directly for negligent involvement in a crash when it is already accused as the employer of the driver of allegedly causing the collision, a federal court has ruled.
Mayweather shoe suit dismissed, plaintiff failed to properly serve former boxing champion, company
A lawsuit against former world champion boxer, Floyd Mayweather, was dismissed by a federal judge in Louisiana following a finding that the plaintiff failed to properly serve summons against the sportsman and his company.
Elderly retired doctor, wife sue airline, sheriff, deputies after couple kicked off plane
An elderly retired doctor and his wife are suing an airline, some of its employees, a sheriff and his deputies, saying he was illegally arrested and subjected to excessive force after being removed from an airplane at New Orleans International Airport.
Auto insurance reform failed in Senate, where 'everything good is killed,' Pelican Institute says
NEW ORLEANS – Supporters of auto insurance reform in Louisiana have indicated they hope there will be another attempt to pass reform measures in the next legislative session.
Auto insurance reform will be key issue in governor's race, sponsor of failed bill says
Auto insurance reform will be part of the mix in the gubernatorial election in Louisiana, according to the representative who attempted but failed to pass a key bill this past session.
Advocates vow to continue pushing auto insurance reforms despite setback in legislature
BATON ROUGE – Though an attempt to introduce reforms to the way auto-insurance disputes are litigated in Louisiana recently failed in the state Senate, supporters who claim the measure will lower rates for motorists are suggesting they will try again.
Appeals court reverses ruling for drilling company in dispute with oyster harvester
NEW ORLEANS – An appeals court has ruled in favor of an oyster harvester in his case against the owner of an oil drilling company.
ATG LegalServe partners with File & ServeXpress for 'one-stop' service
As the era of legal e-filing came close to replacing the hand delivering of documents, one process-serving business knew it had to find the right partner.
California reclaims top spot on 'Judicial Hellhole' list; ATRA bemoans state's adoption of 'innovator liability'
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) - California tops the list of jurisdictions regarded as "Judicial Hellholes" by a national civil justice reform group.
State asking full appeals panel to review suit over exotic dancer law
The state of Louisiana recently indicated it wants to continue to fight in support of a law that bars exotic dancers younger than 21 from performing naked, a posting on nola.com said.
Lafayette Parish schools deny allegations that lottery process for admission to magnet academies is rigged
The Lafayette Parish School System is seeking dismissal of a lawsuit that alleges administrators conspired to rig the school system's lottery process for admission to magnet academies.
Sports broadcaster seeks $340,000 for illegal showing of boxing match
NEW ORLEANS -- A company that provides broadcasts of sporting events to businesses is demanding $340,000 from a sports bar and an individual over the alleged illegal showing of a boxing match.
Jefferson Parish critic says settlement won't stop him from challenging council actions
GRETNA – A frequent critic of the Jefferson Parish Council who was awarded $20,000 stemming from a federal lawsuit that he had filed nearly five years after being ejected from a public meeting, recently said he will continue to criticize the local government.
Court dismisses food services manager's discrimination claim
NEW ORLEANS -- A federal court has dismissed a claim of discrimination filed by a food service manager against her former employer, a parish juvenile detention center.
Appeals court rules 'public intimidation' law is too broad, unconstitutional
NEW ORLEANS - Louisiana's attorney general is unlikely to pursue legal action that led to the striking down of a decades-old "public intimidation" law, according to the the attorney representing the plaintiffs in two cases.
'Lawsuit abuse climate' driving jobs out of state, harming state's future, think tank CEO says
Louisiana continues to be a challenging state when it comes to solving problems with the judicial landscape, according to the the chief executive of a New Orleans-based free market think tank.
ConocoPhillips petitions to move pollution damage case to federal court
MONROE – An oil company recently asked a federal court to assume jurisdiction in a case centering on claims that land was contaminated by the activities the company and several other companies named as defendants.
Disabled man sues Superdome, claims violations of American with Disabilities Act
NEW ORLEANS - A 30-year season ticket holder of the New Orleans Saints, who is disabled, claims he was discriminated against by the owners because they did not offer an unobstructed view of the field.
Crafting long-term strategic plan is key goal for newly installed president of Louisiana State Bar Association
Working to craft a new long-term strategic plan to keep the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA) effective and viable in the coming years is one of the key goals of the organization's newly installed president, Barry H. Grodsky.
New Orleans housing agency rapped by judge over delays in development
A federal judge has laid most of the blame for a long-delayed development of affordable units on New Orleans' housing agency in a June 8 ruling filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.