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Man alleges health injuries because of hazardous work environment as a pipe cleaner
GRETNA – A Jefferson Davis Parish couple alleges the husband was injured because of radioactive scale he was exposed to during his career. -
Las Vegas attorney may face disbarment over Deepwater Horizon case
NEW ORLEANS — One of the side effects of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster is that a plethora of allegedly fraudulent claims have emerged that seem to be attempting to take advantage of the victim's compensation fund set up by British Petroleum to reimburse Gulf Coast businesses for their losses after the oil spill. -
Questions arise surrounding $555.2 million award to Deepwater Horizon plaintiffs' attorneys
NEW ORLEANS — U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier, of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, has sided with the findings of a court-appointed fee committee and awarded $555.2 million to the 107 law firms handling the multi-district litigation (MDL) suit against BP for its role in the Deepwater Horizon tragedy. -
BP angered by Deepwater Horizon movie that retells the horrific oil spill incident
NEW ORLEANS — Six years after the death of 11 employees, the accidental release of three million barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico and $61 billion dollars in clean-up efforts and fines, BP is once more reliving and dealing with the ramifications of the Deepwater Horizon drilling disaster. -
Watts acquitted, Texas attorney was accused of stealing victims’ identities in Deepwater Horizon claims
MISSISSIPPI – On Aug. 18 a federal jury unanimously acquitted Texas attorney Mikal Watts and two co-defendants on all counts in a criminal case that accused them of falsifying claims against BP following the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. -
Texas lawyer defending himself against claims he stole victims' identities in Deepwater Horizon claims
SAN ANTONIO – The trial for a well-known Texas lawyer accused of falsifying claims against BP in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill is currently underway in Mississippi. -
Legal teams for Deepwater Horizon plaintiffs bill for 527,000 hours of work
NEW ORLEANS – Attorneys for the plaintiffs steering committee (PSC) in the multidistrict class-action litigation over the Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill have asked the presiding judge to approve $600 million in attorney and common plaintiff benefit fees, saying the reimbursement is warranted given the case's staggering scope and complexity. -
New Orleans man facing up to 20 years in jail for false Deepwater Horizon claims
NEW ORLEANS — Kevin Richard, 26, of New Orleans recently pled guilty to engaging in mail fraud, admitting to submitting a fraudulent application for disaster assistance money in the aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. -
Fayard’s run for Senate may be dampened by voters leery of political family
BATON ROUGE – If history is a guide, New Orleans-based attorney Caroline Fayard will have no concern when it comes to financing her political campaign; however, the battle in her run for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. David Vitter’s (R-LA) may be trying to win over skeptic voters troubled by several controversies surrounding her family’s ties and involvement in politics. -
Trial of lawyer accused of fraud after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill begins
The jury has started hearing testimony in the trial of a Texas lawyer who is accused of fraud and identity theft after allegedly inflating the number of clients he represented in the aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. -
No breaks for attorney accused of violating ethics in oil spill aftermath
NEW ORLEANS – Glen Lerner lost in a second federal court appearance in New Orleans. The attorney has been accused of professional misconduct in the handling of cases related to the devastating BP oil spill. -
Attorneys In Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Seek $600 million in fees and expenses from BP
NEW ORLEANS – Plaintiff attorneys in a class action suit filed against BP for an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico are seeking $600 million for fees and expenses. -
A look back at allegations of trial lawyer fraud leading up to Mikal Watts’ trial
Story CopyA look back at allegations of trial lawyer fraud leading up to Mikal Watts’ trial -
Former AMF Tuboscope employee alleges injuries from job exposure to materials
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is seeking damages alleging exposure to hazardous material at his former job causing him medical issues. -
Man alleges he was exposed to radioactive material on jobsite
GRETNA – A man claims that his work exposed him to radioactive materials that could have damaged his health. -
LASC transfers tort attorney Daniel Becnel Jr. to disability inactive status
NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana Supreme Court filed an order June 24, in regards to well-established tort lawyer Daniel E. Becnel Jr. to transfer him to disability inactive status due to his struggles with health issues. -
Southern University Law professor to lend expertise to Louisiana Budget Project
BATON ROUGE -- Southern University Law Center professor Keith Odinet, whose research focuses on mortgage finance, real estate and consumer financial protection, hopes his experience can help the Louisiana Budget Project (LBP), which recently named him to its board. -
Decision expected soon in Supreme Court justice's suit over recusal
NEW ORLEANS – A federal court is expected to rule soon on the lawsuit filed by Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Jeff Hughes requesting a reversal of his forced recusal by fellow justices, citing violation of his constitutional rights. -
Fifth Circuit Court upholds sanctions barring attorneys from representing Deepwater Horizon claimants
NEW ORLEANS – The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld sanctions against two attorneys in June, who were disciplined in 2015 for allegedly paying for referrals for claims related to the 2010 BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. -
Conflict mounts between Louisiana AG and governor over budget
BATON ROUGE – The election of Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards in traditionally Republican Louisiana in 2015 has, predictably, created a fractious and contentious environment in the state’s government. The latest battle has been over the role of the offices of the attorney general and inspector general, and what funding those offices should receive.