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Former employee sues construction company for FLSA violations
BATON ROUGE — A man is suing his former employer alleging it violated the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Patron sues Home Depot for injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana man is suing The Home Depot after he was injured while visiting a store.
Woman sues former employer for discrimination
NEW ORLEANS — A St. Bernard Parish woman claims she was terminated from her employment with Progressive Services after she was sexually harassed by her supervisor.
Man sues JanTran for work injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A man is suing JanTran alleging he was injured while he was working on a transportation vessel.
Man says Grass Gator Lawn Care Company violated FLSA
NEW ORLEANS — A man is suing Grass Gator Lawn Care Company alleging employees weren't properly paid overtime pay in a class action lawsuit in federal court.
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.