LOUISIANA RECORD

Tiesha T. Weston has filed a lawsuit against Ochsner Clinic Foundation alleging racial discrimination and retaliation during her employment at their Lake Charles facility. The case highlights issues related to career advancement disparities between African American employees and their Caucasian counterparts within the organization.

Tigeraire has filed a lawsuit against Sunday Red LLC alleging trademark infringement over a leaping tiger design used in golf apparel branding associated with Tiger Woods' new venture with TaylorMade. The case highlights issues around consumer confusion and brand dilution due to high-profile marketing campaigns.

Clare Dauzart has filed a lawsuit against Monsanto Company alleging that their herbicide product Roundup caused her non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma due to its active ingredient glyphosate. Filed in Louisiana's federal court on September 26th, she accuses Monsanto of negligence and fraudulent misrepresentation regarding Roundup's safety profile while seeking compensatory damages for her suffering.

A Louisiana resident has filed a lawsuit against Monsanto Company claiming that their herbicide product Roundup caused his non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma due to negligent marketing practices. The plaintiff seeks compensatory damages for his illness linked to long-term exposure to glyphosate-based products marketed as safe despite known health risks.

Tiera Towns has filed a lawsuit against Ascension DePaul Services for alleged discrimination due to inadequate breastfeeding accommodations upon returning from maternity leave. Filed on September 26th in the Eastern District of Louisiana court, the suit claims violations of federal law and seeks damages along with reinstatement.

A Ponchatoula resident has taken legal action against local property owners for alleged violations under federal and state disability laws due to inadequate accessibility features at their premises. Jason Lenz claims that improperly sized access aisles prevent safe navigation in his wheelchair when visiting a nearby strip mall owned by Victory Berryland and Palm Bay Investors LLCs., prompting demands for corrective measures alongside compensation.

Michael Sullivan has taken legal action against General Motors LLC over alleged defects in his newly purchased GMC Sierra truck. Filed in Louisiana federal court on September 23rd, he claims violations of consumer protection laws seeking rescission or compensation for damages incurred due to persistent vehicle issues.

A student has filed a lawsuit against The Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System and its President over alleged failures to accommodate his disability needs at the University of New Orleans (UNO). The complaint highlights inadequate remote learning provisions leading to academic setbacks and identifies multiple physical accessibility barriers on campus as violations under federal disability laws.

A local resident has filed a lawsuit against a healthcare provider for alleged non-compliance with disability rights laws at their facility in Hammond, Louisiana. The plaintiff claims inadequate accessible parking impedes his access to medical services and seeks judicial intervention for rectification along with damages.

A Louisiana resident has filed a lawsuit against Monsanto Company alleging that exposure to their herbicide Roundup® caused her non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma diagnosis. The plaintiff claims that Monsanto misrepresented the safety of glyphosate despite evidence linking it to cancer risks and seeks compensatory and punitive damages through this court action filed in September 2024.

Christopher Dier has filed a lawsuit against Louisiana officials challenging House Bill No. 71 which mandates displaying Protestant versions of Ten Commandments in public school classrooms statewide by January next year; he claims this violates constitutional protections around religion-free speech clauses while seeking judicial intervention preventing its enforcement due potential harm caused both personally/professionally if implemented without delay ahead schedule set forth under current legislation terms outlined therein accordingly!

Michelle Stokes has filed a lawsuit against Monsanto Company claiming that their herbicide Roundup® caused her non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Filed in Louisiana federal court on September 27th, she seeks damages for medical costs and suffering while accusing Monsanto of negligence and misleading marketing practices regarding glyphosate's safety.

Ernest Cox has filed a lawsuit against Danos L.L.C., and Chevron U.S.A., claiming violations under federal civil rights laws due to alleged workplace discrimination related to his disabilities and retaliation following FMLA leave requests. Filed in Louisiana's Eastern District Court on September 23rd, this case highlights significant accusations including hostile work environment allegations amidst health-related challenges faced by Mr. Cox during employment engagements spanning multiple years across both companies' operations.

Chad Cunningham has filed a lawsuit against Konitra Jack alleging violations of his constitutional rights by Region 6 IV-D Agency. Filed in the Eastern District Court of Louisiana on September 26th, Cunningham seeks $11 million in damages claiming unlawful deprivation under color law while requesting injunctive relief against false advertising practices associated with child support services.

In a lawsuit filed on September 26th in Louisiana's Eastern District Court, Don Ryan accuses AngioDynamics and Navilyst Medical of producing a defective vascular access device called SmartPort that caused him significant harm through fractures and thrombus formation after surgical implantation procedures dating back to January 2013 . The suit seeks compensatory damages for pain suffered along with economic losses incurred due largely because these alleged defects were concealed or inadequately warned about according attorney David M Geerken representing Mr.Ryan alongside R Andrew Jones from Cory Watson PC firm based out Birmingham Alabama who demand punitive measures be taken against these corporations should they prove guilty given their gross negligence amidst marketing campaigns touting safety efficacy without merit nor substance .

NEW ORLEANS – A federal judge has dismissed several claims against a major equipment manufacturer in a case of the death of a 50-year-old Ponchatoula man in a small excavator.

With 83.1% of LSU Law graduates passing the Louisiana Bar Exam on their first attempt, the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center achieved the highest pass rate among all Louisiana law schools on the July 2024 exam, according to newly released results from the Committee on Bar Admission of the Louisiana Supreme Court.

Several Louisiana cosmetologists have filed an administrative petition with the state board that licenses manicurists and hairdressers, demanding that the regulators uphold the petitioners’ right to a jury trial when hit with fines for enforcement violations.

NEW ORLEANS – Two oil field service companies operating as a single employer allegedly violated federal law by failing to prevent widespread sexual and racial harassment in the workforce.

LSU Law Professor Bill Corbett and Associate Dean for Faculty Development and Research Caprice Roberts have each been awarded a 2024 LSU Law Excellence in Legal Scholarship Award.