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New Orleans man sues after falling 30 feet from scaffolding
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans man has filed suit against a property owner and a building supplies rental service for injuries he claimed occurred while renovating a property.
Brothers sued for allegedly not paying on sand contract
NEW ORLEANS – A Utah-based company has filed suit through their New Orleans office against two brothers they claim breached a construction materials contract with them.
Asbestos case filed against 71 defendants
NEW ORLEANS – An East Baton Rouge Parish man has filed suit against 71 defendants who he claims are at fault for his exposure to asbestos.
Battle over legacy lawsuit reform continues this week; Contrasting bills to be introduced for debate in Senate
BATON ROUGE – A battle pitting oil producers against landowners in the reform of high dollar environmental lawsuits linked to a stifling of energy exploration will continue in the Senate this week.
Fairgrounds race track sued by man in slip and fall
Demarest NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans man is suing the local horse racing track for injuries he claims to have received on their premises.
Landowner-backed legacy lawsuit reform clears Senate committee
Sen. Bret Allain, R-Franklin NEW ORLEANS – Sen. Bret Allain, R-Franklin, passed a bill through the Senate Natural Resources Committee that opponents are saying would benefit the landowner's side of the legacy lawsuit issue.
Legacy lawsuit reform passes House
BATON ROUGE – A bill supported by the energy industry to reform "legacy lawsuits" has passed the Louisiana House in a 81-19 vote.
Settlement of $14.8 million presented in Katrina trailer formaldehyde class action
NEW ORLEANS – Attorneys representing claimants in a class action lawsuit filed against 21 travel trailer manufacturers claim they have to come to a $14.8 million agreement.
Department of Natural Resources claims more staff needed if HB618 passes
BATON ROUGE – The Department of Natural Resources claims it will need additional staff to process cases if "legacy lawsuit" bill HB618 passes.
Faircloth claims he is drafting compromise bill in legacy lawsuit issue
Attorney Jimmy Faircloth The main opponent to the energy industry's proposed "legacy lawsuit" reforms claims he is drafting legislation that will meet the desires of the energy industry while providing protection to others.
Grambling State University sued by head football coach Doug Williams
Williams GRAMBLING – The head football coach at Grambling State University is suing over his contract with the school.
Chief Justice of Louisiana Supreme Court to step down
Chief Justice Catherine "Kitty" Kimball NEW ORLEANS – The Chief Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court has announced she will be stepping down.
Another joint public hearing expected Monday on legacy lawsuit reform
Dismukes BATON ROUGE – A joint public hearing of the natural resources committees from the House and Senate is expected to take place on April 23 for the second Monday in a row.
Abramson says opponent threatened his career over legacy lawsuit reform
Abramson BATON ROUGE – Weeks before a House committee voted on a civil litigation reform measure, state Rep. Neil Abramson said he was lured to a remote part of the capitol and had his career threatened by an individual whose identity he is not revealing.
Talbot firm continues to press for professor's deposition on economic impact study
Dismukes An LSU researcher who wrote a study on the economic impact of legacy lawsuits is again being challenged by the plaintiff's firm who has been trying to compel him to testify on the study.
Fertilizer manufacturer sues pipeline installer for improper installation of pipelines
DONALDSONVILLE – A Donaldsonville fertilizer producer is suing a Texas-based contractor who it claims improperly constructed and installed pipelines at their plant.
Nursing school instructor sued for allegedly touching student with dirty hands
DONALDSONVILLE – A former nursing school student is suing her former teacher claiming unsanitary conditions led to her fear of infection.
Jefferson Parish teacher school fired for corporal punishment sues
Impastato GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is suing the school system where he was formerly employed for alleged wrongful termination.
Gretna U-Haul sued by woman who allegedly tripped over wire
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a moving truck renter for injuries she claims she received on their property.
Reform of 'legacy lawsuits' makes it through House Civil Law Committee
BATON ROUGE – A bill that would reform handling of "legacy lawsuits" has made its way through the House Civil Law Committee.