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Statement From the Attorney General Correcting Disinformation on Louisiana Abortion Laws
No. The law does not prohibit contraceptives used to prevent pregnancy when they are sold, prescribed, or administered according to manufacturer instructions. The law prohibits abortion-inducing drugs which do not include contraceptives or emergency contraceptives according to the law. See La. R.S 14.87.7(E) and La. R.S. 40:1061(E).
Patient Alleges Negligence Against Medical Device Companies Over Defective Implant
Eboni Honore has filed a lawsuit against AngioDynamics Inc. and Navilyst Medical Inc., alleging severe complications due to a defective vascular access device known as Vortex LP. The case brings forward accusations including negligence fraudulent concealment breaches of warranties violations under Louisiana Product Liability Act (LPLA).
Resident Sues Major Corporations Over Health Impacts From BP Oil Spill
A Fairhope resident has filed a lawsuit against several major corporations alleging severe health impacts from exposure to toxic substances following the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in April 2010. Brennan James Griffin's complaint seeks compensatory damages exceeding $75,000 for injuries he claims were caused by negligent actions before and after the disaster.
Plaintiff Alleges Disability Discrimination Against Former Employer
Kevin Michael Trevino has filed a lawsuit against Waste Management of Louisiana alleging discrimination and retaliation following a medical procedure that left him temporarily disabled. The suit seeks compensatory damages along with other forms of relief for alleged violations under federal and state disability laws.
Plaintiffs Allege Major Chemical Corporation’s Herbicide Caused Cancer
A new lawsuit filed by Eugene A. Ledet Jr., along with his wife Beverly Elizabeth Ledet accuses Monsanto Company of negligence related to their herbicide product Roundup®. The plaintiffs claim long-term exposure led to Eugene developing non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma due to inadequate warnings about its risks.
Group of AGs support Kroger in challenge of FTC tribunal
A coalition of attorneys general are supporting a challenge of the constitutionality of the Federal Trade Commission’s administrative proceedings for the Kroger-Albertsons merger.
LSU museum director seeks to dismiss defamation allegation filed by Pennsylvania's Doug Mastriano
A military museum director at Louisiana State University is mounting a legal counter-offensive against an unsuccessful Pennsylvania U.S. Senate candidate, Doug Mastriano, arguing that the GOP state senator’s defamation lawsuit against him should be dismissed.
U.S. Attorney Brandon B. Brown Announces the Availability of Additional Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Funds for the Western District of Louisiana
United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown and the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Task Force announced the availability of approximately $148,319 in additional PSN grant funds for the Western District of Louisiana.
Google privacy settlement a $62M windfall for trial lawyers, left-wing groups: Court filings
Twenty GOP state attorneys general have filed a brief in the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in support of a group of objectors, seeking to undo approval of a settlement that would steer most of $62 million from Google to trial lawyers and the ACLU and other groups to advance left-wing social and political causes
Student who allegedly fathered child with teacher accuses her of sexual abuse
A former Loranger High School student says he was a victim of sexual abuse by a female teacher who allegedly gave birth to their child.
Attorney General Murrill’s Office secures conviction of hired hitman in East Carroll Parish
Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Office secured a conviction in East Carroll Parish on September 13, for a man charged with attempted second-degree murder.
Louisiana judge rejects restraining order on hiring of new Caddo Parish superintendent
Community members challenging the process to select a new superintendent for the Caddo Parish School District are awaiting a First Judicial District Court judge’s decision next week on whether to enjoin the school board’s actions.
Baton Rouge mayor-president offers transition plan for breakaway St. George
Baton Rouge’s mayor-president has proposed a transition plan to allocate local revenues to the new city of St. George in the wake of the city’s Transition District authorizing a lawsuit against the city-parish over the transfer of sales tax revenues.
Attorney General Liz Murrill warns Louisiana residents about price gouging ahead of Francine
And the amount charged by the merchant was not attributable to additional costs imposed by its suppliers.
Murrill says groups trying to create confusion about abortion laws
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is accusing the media, political organizations, candidates and pro-abortion organizations of creating “confusion and doubt” about the state’s anti-abortion laws.
Louisiana looks to further ensure non-citizens can't vote in state elections
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry recently signed an executive order aimed at helping to further ensure non-citizens can’t vote in all state elections.
Firefighters Sue Chemical Companies Over Toxic Foam Exposure
Twelve firefighters have filed a lawsuit against major chemical companies including 3M Company over severe health issues linked to toxic firefighting foam containing PFAS. Filed in the United States District Court for Eastern District of Louisiana on September 5th, they allege negligence leading to cancers and other diseases from prolonged exposure during their service years.
New academic year brings bevy of new students, faculty, and staff to LSU Law
New faces abounded at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center as the first classes of the new academic year got underway on Monday, Aug. 19.
Employee Whistleblower Sues Vacation Company Over Fraudulent Activities And Discrimination
Ariel McFadden has filed a lawsuit against Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited Inc., alleging whistleblower retaliation and racial discrimination during her tenure as Talent Acquisition Partner II at the company’s New Orleans branch.
Former Employee Sues Construction Company Alleging Age and National Origin Discrimination
Lanney Jones Sr., a former employee at Bernhard LLC., has filed a lawsuit claiming age and national origin discrimination during his tenure at the company. Filed on September 3rd in the Eastern District of Louisiana court, this case highlights allegations of workplace harassment leading up to an unjust termination.