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2 New Orleans law firms charged with insurance fraud, staging of vehicle accidents
Two New Orleans law firms and eight individuals have been charged for their involvement in a wide-ranging conspiracy to stage vehicle accidents and commit insurance fraud in a new federal indictment unsealed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Former Employee Alleges Poultry Company Engaged in Sex Discrimination and Retaliation
Barbara Brown has filed a lawsuit against her former employer DG Foods, accusing them of sex-based discrimination and retaliation after rejecting inappropriate advances from management.
Plaintiff alleges Fruit Puree Companies' Negligence Led to Child's Lead Poisoning
In a startling legal battle filed on December 12th in Louisiana's Eastern District Court, Eidy Alvarado accuses several companies including Wanabana LLC of causing her child's severe lead poisoning through contaminated fruit puree products.
Louisiana Farmer Alleges Racial Discrimination by U.S Department of Agriculture
A Louisiana farmer has filed a lawsuit against the U.S Department of Agriculture alleging systemic racial discrimination in lending practices that have hindered his farming operations since 1984.
Migrant Workers Accuse Louisiana Corporation of Labor Law Violations
A group of migrant workers has taken legal action against Bayou Sugar Growers Inc., alleging labor law violations under false pretenses within the H-2A visa program.
Ship Captain Sues Former Attorneys Over Alleged Exploitation in Settlement Case
A U.S. Coast Guard ship captain has taken legal action against his former attorneys over allegations they exploited him during a vulnerable time by coercing him into an undervalued settlement deal while taking excessive fees from it.
Woman files sexual discrimination, retaliation case against poultry processor
A former employee has filed a sex discrimination and retaliation lawsuit against poultry processing facility.
Agents with Attorney General Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrest West Monroe man for Pornography Involving Juveniles
Agents with Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrested a man from West Monroe on December 12, 2024.
Property Owners Challenge St. Tammany Parish Over Housing Ordinance Targeting Sex Offenders
In a recent court filing, two property owners in St. Tammany Parish have sued local authorities over an ordinance requiring permits for housing registered sex offenders, claiming it violates their constitutional rights.
Former Employee Alleges Disability Discrimination Against Thionville Laboratories
A former chemist at Thionville Laboratories is suing the company for alleged discrimination related to his disability following serious health issues that required hospitalization.
Estate Representative Alleges Major Corporations' Negligence Led to Fatal Exposure in Oil Spill Aftermath
Andrea Annette Helton Lay has filed a lawsuit against several major corporations in connection with her husband's death due to toxic exposure following the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.
Plaintiff Alleges Oil Corporations' Negligence Led to Health Issues Following Deepwater Horizon Disaster
Danielle Jackson has filed a lawsuit against major oil corporations including BP Exploration & Production for their role in the catastrophic Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.
Former Client Alleges Misconduct Against Prominent Attorney Over Settlement Funds
A former client has filed a lawsuit against a well-known attorney alleging fraudulent practices involving settlement funds meant for medical expenses after an injury at sea.
Black woman with cancer files age, race, disability discrimination lawsuit
A Black woman has filed a racial, age and disability discrimination lawsuit against United Healthcare Services.
Attorney General Murrill Sends Warnings to Phone Companies that Have Allowed Robocalls to Bombard Louisiana residents
Attorney General Liz Murrill is warning four voice service providers that they have been transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic on their networks on behalf of one or more of their customers.
Civil justice system doesn't work for all Louisianans
Holiday preparations are in full swing, and no one wants to be on the “bad” list this time of year.
Attorney: New Louisiana law unconstitutionally muzzles newsgathering, police coverage
Reporters are now more hesitant to cover crime stories in certain situations after the enactment of a Louisiana law allowing police officers to bar the public from getting within 25 feet of them, attorneys for news organizations argued in federal court last week.
Navigating Civil Legal Resources: A Guide for Louisiana Courts
Louisiana Access to Justice Commission hosted a crucial training session titled Navigating Civil Legal Resources: A Guide for Louisiana Courts.
Murrill, other AGs send warnings to robocall companies
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill and the rest of a bipartisan task force warning four voice service providers that have been transmitting suspected illegal robocall traffic on their networks on behalf of one or more customers.
Two Marrero men arrested by Attorney General Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation agents for Pornography Involving Juveniles
Agents with Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrested two men from Marrero on December 11, 2024.