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Worker sues Louisiana Department of Transportation for discrimination
MONROE - Paul D. Crockett filed a federal lawsuit on Jan. 6 in the Western District of Louisiana against the State of Louisiana, through the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, for alleged age discrimination. -
Lawsuit against Union Pacific alleges Chicot Aquifer contamination poses risk to public
An amended lawsuit has been filed against Union Pacific involving contamination of the Chicot Aquifer, where Lafayette area business owners and their attorney allege their properties are at risk. -
Gov. Edwards and DOTD Praise U.S. Senate for Passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Gov. Edwards and DOTD Praise U.S. Senate for Passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. -
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments as of July 16, 2021
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced his appointments to several Louisiana boards and commissions. -
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards, DOTD Secretary Wilson Commend Bipartisan Agreement on Federal Infrastructure Funding
Gov. John Bel Edwards and Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Shawn Wilson commended the bipartisan cooperation that resulted in a framework for historic federal investment in critical projects related to roads, bridges, mitigation and coastal protection among other things. -
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments - 05/21/2021
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced his appointments to several Louisiana boards and commissions. -
Terrebonne Parish tangling with feds in litigation over Hollywood Road project
An attempt to update Hollywood Road in Terrebonne Parish has tangled the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government (TPCA), the U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and FHWA Administrator Stephanie Pollock in federal court. -
May 22: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "personal injury" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on May 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: -
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on May 22
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on May 22 in the suits below: -
Case activity for Department of Transportation And Development, State of Louisiana vs DANK SILVER MARITIME TRANSPORTATION CO., LTD. on May 22
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Department of Transportation And Development, State of Louisiana against DANK SILVER MARITIME TRANSPORTATION CO., LTD. , M / V DANK SILVER, OMAN SHIP MANAGEMENT COMPANY S. A. O. C. and THE UNITED KINGDOM MUTUAL STEAM SHIP ASSURANCE ASSOCIATION (EUROPE) LTD. on May 22. -
Pelican Institute opposes gas tax increase, opting to spend existing funds more efficiently
Currently, gas is taxed at 20 cents per gallon. Four cents goes to transportation infrastructure and the remaining 16 cents goes to the Department of Transportation and Development, of which only 1.56 cents goes to roads and bridges. While some leaders are pushing for an increase in the gas tax, Graves is advocating for gas tax reform, saying that reform can bring improvement to the roads without hiking taxes. -
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards' July 13 Update on Tropical Storm Barry
Gov. John Bel Edwards met with the Unified Command Group to continue coordinating the state’s response to Tropical Storm Barry and the ongoing flood fight in Louisiana, which has reached day 260. -
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards, DOTD Secretary Wilson Dedicate Highway to Former Gov. Kathleen Blanco
Gov. John Bel Edwards joined former Gov. Kathleen Babineaux Blanco, Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Shawn D. Wilson, Rep. Sam Jones and local officials for the unveiling of the Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco Highway. -
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Bills Signed by Gov. Edwards (June 12, 2019)
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that he signed the following bills into law from the 2019 Regular Legislative Session: ACT 173—SB 3 Provides authority for the commissioner of the OMV to waive any penalty, procedure, or requirement for failure to maintain insurance provided that the principal driver of the motor vehicle is the registered owner or owner's spouse or child who was in the hospital or has died, and the owner can provide such proof to the commissioner. -
Civil justice reform a tall order for an election year, LLAW exec says
Some civil justice reform legislation has already been filed this year in the Louisiana legislature, but a state tort reform advocate believes it will be a difficult task seeing it through to the finish line in 2019. -
Driver alleges he was rear-ended by a state transportation department official
GRETNA – A man is seeking damages following a car accident with a Louisiana state official vehicle. -
Agency seeks federal jurisdiction for train death lawsuit
The Louisiana Department of Transportation (LDOT) wants a federal judge to hear a lawsuit involving the death of a truck driver hit by a train. -
Bonding company accuses Sun Industries of breach of contract regarding road project in Ascension Parish
BATON ROUGE – Sun Industries LLC based in West Baton Rouge Parish was named in a federal lawsuit recently filed by a bonding company accusing Sun Industries of breach of contract involving a Louisiana Department of Transportation intersection improvement project in Ascension Parish. -
Woman accuses State of Louisiana, other entities of poisoning attempt, device implantation
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana woman claims a minor accident led to a broad conspiracy against her, including attempts to poison her and the implanting of a pain-causing device in her body. -
Class action filed against state over allegations I-12 causes flooding in Tangipahoa Parish
BATON ROUGE – A Tangipahoa Parish man has filed a class action against the state over flooding allegedly caused by the construction of an interstate highway in the parish.