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Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against United Parcel Service Over Hazardous Package Delivery
A couple from Shreveport has filed a lawsuit against United Parcel Service (UPS), alleging negligence after an improperly placed package led to personal injury. Filed on October 7th in Caddo Parish's First Judicial District Court by Veronica and Mark Neal with attorney Lane Robinson representing them; they seek compensation for multiple damages resulting from the incident involving unsafe delivery practices by UPS employees. -
Louisiana Supreme Court Appoints Attorney Donald W. Weir, Jr. As Judge Pro Tempore of First Judicial District Court
Louisiana Supreme Court Appoints Attorney Donald W. Weir, Jr. As Judge Pro Tempore of First Judicial District Court. -
Gov. Edwards’ Appointment to the Red River Commission Upheld by Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal
Gov. Edwards’ Appointment to the Red River Commission Upheld by Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal. -
Sonnier, Centola, Amond Certified Elected for LSBA, YLD Leadership Positions
Sonnier, Centola, Amond Certified Elected for LSBA, YLD Leadership Positions. -
Shreveport seizure of weapons at center of lawsuit
SHREVEPORT -- A couple are suing the City of Shreveport for an alleged illegal weapon seizure. -
Family sues after mother dies of COVID-19
SHREVEPORT -- A family is suing a nursing home for their mother dying of COVID-19. -
Professor files retaliation lawsuit against LSU after helping with sexual harassment complaints
BATON ROUGE -- An M.D. and professor at Louisiana State University is suing the school for retaliation after assisting female students in filing a complaint of sex discrimination and harassment while attending the university. -
Appeals court moves to seal docs in corruption case; 'If the judge seals it, they'll bury this,' plaintiff says
MONROE – A state appeals court that overturned a Mangham contractor's 2015 $20 million verdict in his long-running corruption litigation against the state has asked an Ouachita Parish court to seal documents in the case. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: U.S. Attorney David C. Joseph Announces Launch of Northwest Louisiana Human Trafficking Task Force
United States Attorney David C. Joseph announced the creation and launch of the Northwest Louisiana Human Trafficking Task Force, which held its first meeting this morning. The task force, formulated and led by the United States Attorney’s Office and Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office, is a collaboration of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors, along with local non-governmental victim services organizations, including civic, faith-based, and social services organizations. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: U.S. Attorney David C. Joseph Encourages Citizens to Participate in DEA's 18th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
U.S. Attorney David C. Joseph joins the Drug Enforcement Administration in announcing that on Saturday, October 26, 2019, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., DEA had hold its 18th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: Department of Justice Awards More Than $85.3 Million in Grants to Address School Violence
On October 21, 2019, the Department of Justice announced that it awarded more than $85.3 million to bolster school security—including funding to educate and train students and faculty—and support first responders who arrive on the scene of a school shooting or other violent incident. -
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: NOTICE: Bills Signed by Gov. Edwards
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that he signed the following bills into law from the 2019 Regular Legislative Session: SB 1- Provides for investment of funds by board of trustees for Bossier City Police Pension and Relief Fund. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Louisiana Pays Tribute to Fallen Law Enforcement Officers in Observance of National Police Week
United States Attorney David C. Joseph recognizes the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local and tribal police officers during National Police Week, which is being observed this week, Sunday, May 12 to Saturday, May 18, 2019. National Peace Officers Memorial Day. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: U.S. Attorney David C. Joseph observes National Crime Victims’ Rights Week with Shreveport event
In observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 7 to 13, 2019, U.S. Attorney David. C. Joseph was the guest speaker on Monday at the annual proclamation ceremony in Shreveport, hosted by the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office, which was at the Shreveport-Caddo Government Plaza on Travis Street. -
Officers' motion to dismiss is deemed untimely, meaning they will stand trial for wrongful prosecution
A group of law officers’ appeal in an exonerated man’s case against them was untimely, causing the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to determine it didn’t have jurisdiction on March 11. -
Lawsuit over elderly couple's deaths in high-speed chase returns to Caddo County
SHREVEPORT — The lawsuit filed by the surviving children of an elderly couple who died following a high-speed chase in Shreveport is on its way back to a Caddo Parish court following a recent state appeals court ruling. -
Teacher who was fired claims Americans with Disabilities Act violation
ALEXANDRIA – A former teacher has filed a lawsuit against the Caddo Parish School Board, claiming she was fired because of her disabled son and alleging a violation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
