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Judge allows credit reporting claim against mortgage loan servicer to continue
NEW ORLEANS – A federal judge dismissed one claim in a lawsuit against a mortgage loan servicer but let stand claims that allege the company repeatedly reported incorrect information to credit reporting agencies.
Federal judge allows Big Freedia lawsuit to continue
NEW ORLEANS —A federal judge denied a motion to dismiss a complaint filed by a recording artist against his former choreographer.
Judge grants partial summary judgment in building fire damages claim
NEW ORLEANS – A federal judge granted a motion for partial summary judgment to the defendant in a case that alleged fire damages to buildings and property in New Orleans.
Federal judge limits scope of deposition in ADA lawsuit against Saints
NEW ORLEANS – A federal judge partially granted a motion to quash a deposition in a case alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Federal judge dismisses five defendants from complaint against law firm, attorneys, citing lack of jurisdiction
NEW ORLEANS – A federal judge granted a motion to dismiss five defendants from a lawsuit that alleged breach of duty against a law firm and six attorneys in a case involving a woman's estate in Mississippi.
State's tort laws encourage litigation, Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Louisiana says
BATON ROUGE – Jeff Albright, CEO of Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of Louisiana, believes auto insurance premiums in Louisiana are so high because there are double the amount of claims in Louisiana than any other state.
Appeals court upholds claimant's $2 million award from BP
NEW ORLEANS — The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that an award of $2 million by BP to a claimant involving Deepwater Horizon litigation was proper.
Court denies NFL team's request over Deepwater Horizon claim
NEW ORLEANS — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers sought to have the courtroom sealed for a hearing involving damages from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, which the court denied.
Appeals court partially reverses ruling in Camellia Grill sale
NEW ORLEANS — The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit partially reversed a ruling involving the sale of a restaurant and its license-associated intellectual property.
Gubernatorial candidate Rispone takes swing at trial attorneys
BATON ROUGE — Gubernatorial candidate Eddie Rispone purchased a billboard as his first major ad buy for the 2019 election.
Litigious Louisiana municipalities the focus of Federalist Society event
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) – The New Orleans Lawyers Chapter of The Federalist Society held an event at Galatoire's in New Orleans to discuss class action litigation on March 8.
Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch admonishes 'billboard attorneys'
BATON ROUGE – Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch (LLAW) believes meritless lawsuits in the state are hurting businesses and taxpayers.
Graves says lawsuits against oil, gas not right approach
BATON ROUGE — Rep. Garret Graves (LA-6) believes lawsuits against oil and gas companies are not the right approach when it comes to fixing the state's coastline.
Pelican Institute says tax-and-spend policies harm Louisiana
BATON ROUGE — The Pelican Institute for Public Policy says while Louisiana businesses have been a center of interest for trial attorneys across the country, the real victims are citizens of the state.
LOGA president applauds decision to dismiss climate change lawsuits
The president of the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association (LOGA) applauds a California federal judge's decision to toss climate change lawsuits against Big Oil.
Pelican Institute says Supreme Court's union ruling affirms importance of workplace freedom
The U.S. Supreme Court's decision Wednesday in Janus v. AFSCME serves as an affirmation of how important workplace freedom is, the head of the Pelican Institute for Public Policy says.
LMOGA president lauds dismissal of climate change lawsuits
BATON ROUGE — The president of the Louisiana Midcontinent Oil and Gas Association (LMOGA) praised a California federal judge's decision to throw out lawsuits filed against big oil for allegations of climate change.
Director of Louisiana lawsuit watchdog group calls climate change lawsuits against big oil misguided
BATON ROUGE — The executive director of Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch said the decision this week by a federal judge in California to throw out climate change lawsuits against big oil companies was not a surprise.
St. Martin Parish sues drug companies for alleged roles in contributing to opioid epidemic
BATON ROUGE – St. Martin Parish is suing several drug companies and drug distributors that it claims played a part in the opioid epidemic.
Oil worker files negligence claim against Exxon Mobil
A man has filed a lawsuit claiming he was injured while walking on an Exxon Mobil platform off the coast of Louisiana.