Sandra Lane News
Federal judge will not dismiss lawsuit to recover payment for fuel supplies
A federal judge declined to completely throw out a contract dispute between a fuel supplier and the owner of a fleet of boats.
Federal judge denies motions for summary judgment in dispute over payment for maritime fuel
NEW ORLEANS – In a breach of maritime contract suit concerning non-payment for fuel and lubricants by an offshore services company, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana recently the plaintiff and defendant’s motions for summary judgment and also denied defendant’s request for a jury trial.
Federal judge says National Marine Fisheries Service overstepped its authority in creating aquaculture zone
NEW ORLEANS – A federal judge in Louisiana recently granted a motion for summary judgment filed by several fishing and wildlife associations and environmental groups to prevent the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) from establishing an aquaculture zone in federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico.
Judge rejects class action lawsuit against mayor's court of Gretna
A federal judge threw out a class action lawsuit over traffic tickets handled by the municipal court in Gretna.
Federal judge vacates decision of lower court and orders new trial for contractor
NEW ORLEANS – U.S. District Judge Susie Morgan has vacated the judgment of a lower court and ordered a new trial for Team Contractors, the plaintiff in the case.
Federal judge dismisses lawsuit seeking damages for customer barred from cafe
Employees were angered when customer appeared on TV protesting removal of confederate monuments
Lawsuit claims woman's medical implant leaked battery acid
NEW ORLEANS - A woman claims a high-tech medical device implanted in her left buttock leaked battery acid, causing discomfort including redness, pain and swelling in the area of the implant.
Alleged attack of Hispanic worker prompts EEOC to file lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS – While working at a dry cleaners in Metarie, a worker was continually harassed and was the object of insulting comments concerning her race and national origin, according to a complaint filed by the EEOC in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Appeals court judge says threats to sue or file a complaint not criminal actions
An appeals court judge upholds a lower court ruling that Louisiana statute is “unconstitutionally overbroad.”
Ken Carter remembered as a 'larger-than-life New Orleanian'
NEW ORLEANS – Gov. John Bel Edwards was among state and local leaders honoring Ken Carter, a local attorney and businessman who was one of the city’s first African-American tax assessors, who died Aug. 3 at the age of 74.
5th Circuit Court upholds denial of damages to family of deceased oilfield worker
Family missed the filing deadline of one year, saying they didn’t discover the possible cause of death for four years.
1st Circuit Court of Appeal affirms majority of decision on zoning violation
Peremptory exception is denied, unfair trade practice is reversed
Appeals court upholds damages awarded in Iberia Parish chemical plant explosion
LAKE CHARLES – Louisiana's 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal recently upheld a ruling by the 16th Judicial District Court in Iberia Parish concerning damages related to a chemical fire in Iberia Parish on June 14, 2011.
Appeals court remands Shreveport firefighter's dismissal back to district court
SHREVEPORT – The Louisiana 2nd Circuit Court of Appeal recently reversed the decision of the First Judicial District Court for Caddo Parish concerning the dismissal of a Shreveport firefighter who lost his job after being accused of knowledge of improper conduct but failing to report it.
Appeals court affirms dismissal of prison trusty's injury suit against Claiborne Parish Police Jury
SHREVEPORT – A three-judge Louisiana appeals court panel recently turned down the appeal of a prison trusty, Lindsey French, who had been seriously injured while mowing grass along Louisiana highways.
FDA asks court to stop sales by Louisiana snack food company
NEW ORLEANS – In an attempt to stop the selling of packaged sandwiches, fruit cups and snack cups that tested positive for a major pathogen, a complaint for permanent injunction was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on June 22 by three agencies of the U.S. government.
Superdome security guard accuses Louisiana state troopers, state police of false arrest
NEW ORLEANS – A Superdome security guard who was stopped on the way home from work and arrested by two Louisiana state troopers for intoxication, has filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, charging false arrest and seeking damages.
Appeals court affirms no defamation by Shreveport city officials in case tied to water billing
SHREVEPORT – The Louisiana 2nd Circuit Court of Appeal recently dashed the hopes of two men with former ties to Shreveport city government in obtaining damages from two city officials for what they alleged to be defamation of character.
Judge blames dismissal of Medtronic, Covidien product defect case on lack of argument, opens door for changes
NEW ORLEANS – Judge Sarah Vance of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana said in a June 20 opinion that her decision to dismiss a defective medical products lawsuit was based more on the plaintiff's attorneys' failure to construct a convincing argument and a lack of detail than on the merits of the plaintiff's claims.
Johnson & Johnson files motion to move class-action opioid lawsuit to higher court
NEW ORLEANS – Johnson & Johnson and Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc. filed a motion June 4 to move a class-action lawsuit against them and 21 additional pharmaceutical companies to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana from the Civil District Court of the Parish of Orleans.