State of Louisiana
Recent News About State of Louisiana
- Elections
RESET Louisiana's Future pushes gubernatorial candidates to focus on issues over rhetoric
Three government watchdog groups have launched an organization calling for election-year candidates – particularly those running for governor – to focus on education, state finances, criminal justice/public safety and transportation/infrastructure.
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LawsuitsAppeals court dismisses case, with prejudice, stemming from inmate’s alleged attack
BATON ROUGE— A court has dismissed an appeal with prejudice regarding an inmate’s attack while in prison.
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ReformGovernor, trial lawyers killed the Omnibus Premium Reduction Act and other measures, Horton says
BATON ROUGE – Legislation intended to lower Louisiana's high auto insurance rates, increase time to file auto accident lawsuits, and address jury trial thresholds didn't make it this session because that's what Gov. John Bel Edwards wanted, a state representative said.
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LawsuitsAge discrimination, disability act claims against University of Louisiana dismissed in wrongful termination suit
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana recently granted a motion filed by the Board of Supervisors for the University of Louisiana System to dismiss claims of violating the Age Discrimination in Employment Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act by a former employee in her wrongful termination lawsuit.
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LegislationBill would enable victims who settle sexual harassment suits with state officials to discuss their allegations
A new bill is on the table in the Louisiana state legislature that would allow sexual harassment victims who settle with state officials to speak out about their experiences.
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LawsuitsState seeks $37,500 for grant that was allegedly misallocated
GRETNA – The State of Louisiana is seeking more than $37,000 on a woman's unpaid grant account.
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LawsuitsState sues woman for allegedly misusing a $37,500 grant
GRETNA – The State of Louisiana claims it is owed $37,500 from a woman who used a government grant for purposes other than those stated in the agreement.
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LawsuitsDisaster Recovery Unit claims couple misused a $37,500 government grant
GRETNA –The State of Louisiana alleges that a couple failed to use a government grant for the designed purposes.
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Lawsuits
Disaster Recovery Unit seeks over $37,000 on unpaid loan
GRETNA – The state of Louisiana is seeking more than $37,500 from a resident.
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Lawsuits
State's Disaster Recovery Unit files court action seeking over $37,500 in sums due
GRETNA – The State of Louisiana is seeking over $37,500 in sums due.
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FilingsLouisiana Disaster Recovery Unit is seeking over $37,500 after a resident failed to pay back a loan that was issued to them
GRETNA – The State of Louisiana is seeking more than $37,500 in sums due.
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LawsuitsLouisiana ranked #5 "Judicial Hellhole" by American Tort Reform Foundation
The American Tort Reform Foundation (ATRA) ranks Louisiana No. 5 on its "Judicial Hellhole" list.
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LawsuitsAppeals court reverses judgment against pharmaceutical company over diabetes drug
A group of pharmaceutical companies lost an appeal.
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LawsuitsDisaster recovery agency says homeowner must pay back $88,000 in grant money
Louisiana's disaster recovery agency wants a homeowner to pay back grants received after damaging hurricanes.
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LawsuitsState seeks repayment of $68,000 in grant money
Louisiana officials want a Jefferson Parish resident to repay more than $68,000 in grants.
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LawsuitsState claims discovery of marijuana in man's home
GRETNA – The state of Louisiana is seeking damages for the possession of an illegal substance.
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LawsuitsState seeks civil damages in alleged drug possession case
GRETNA – The State of Louisiana is seeking damages after discovering drugs in the possession of a woman.
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LawsuitsDiscovery of heroin cited in civil suit
GRETNA – The state of Louisiana claims that they discovered a man with heroin.
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LawsuitsLouisiana files lawsuit in marijuana possession case
GRETNA – A man is being sued for possession of marijuana.
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LawsuitsState of Louisiana seeks civil damages in narcotics case
GRETNA – The State of Louisiana is seeking damages for discovery of narcotics.