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Judge rules widow must indemnify CertainTeed in asbestos wrongful death lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS – A federal judge won’t dismiss an indemnity action as part of a larger wrongful death lawsuit involving CertainTeed Corp.
Judge won't end contractual dispute over mislabeled claim
Ashe grants CSU 15 days to amend claim to correct label, add factual allegations
Brothers' dispute over Idaho business is sent back to Louisiana state court
NEW ORLEANS — A federal judge has weighed in on a dispute between two Louisiana brothers who own an Idaho real estate business.
Judge denies Jung Hotel's motion to amend lawsuit against insurance companies
NEW ORLEANS — A federal judge pushed back on a company’s attempt to further intervene in a lawsuit regarding insurance coverage.
Federal judge rules Louisiana isn't proper venue for royalties lawsuit filed by The Dixie Cups heir
NEW ORLEANS — A federal judge agreed to dismiss a royalties lawsuit involving the estate of a deceased singer.
Judge dismisses excessive force suit against Houma City marshals
NEW ORLEANS — A federal judge has dismissed the Houma City Marshal’s Office from a lawsuit involving courthouse confrontations and allegations of excessive force.
Federal judge partially dismisses lawsuit dating back to 2002 property transfer
NEW ORLEANS — A federal judge has dismissed the majority of a lawsuit involving a disputed property transfer.
Plaintiff lacks evidence to bring faulty airbag claim against Toyota Motor Corp. to trial
NEW ORLEANS — A federal judge has ruled Toyota does not have to face a lawsuit regarding an allegedly faulty airbag in a 2009 Corolla.
Jury trial ordered in environmental remediation of property dispute between KFC Corp. and Iron Horse of Metairie
Judge says parties never had settlement agreement in place
Federal judge rules medical school is allowed to exercise academic judgment in dismissing students for poor performance
NEW ORLEANS — A federal judge has rejected part of a medical student’s attempt to be reinstated to her academic pursuit of becoming a doctor.
Appeals court confirms falsifying medical history negates workers' compensation claim
NEW ORLEANS — A state appeals panel has affirmed dismissal of a workers’ compensation claim forfeited due to false statements.
Dispute over ownership of Gaspar Cusachs art collection is sent back to district court
The Gaspar Cusachs Collection was on display at the New Orleans Museum of Art for more than a century.