East Baton Rouge Parish
Recent News About East Baton Rouge Parish
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Grieving Son Alleges Negligence Led To Father's Death
Charles Burns has accused Baton Rouge General Medical Center of negligence resulting in his father's death following surgery complications back in June 2014 despite multiple dismissals via summary judgments; shedding light upon intricate legalities surrounding medical malpractice claims within Louisiana jurisdiction. -
Plaintiffs Allege Fraud Against Defendants In Medical Malpractice Case
A Louisiana couple’s ongoing legal battle following an unsuccessful medical malpractice lawsuit has led them to file claims alleging fraud against one physician involved in their original case. -
Attorney General’s Office Secures Arrest in Medicaid Fraud Attempt
AG Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation received a complaint from the Louisiana Department of Health in reference to an individual, identified as Veysel Yildiz, allegedly committing Medicaid Recipient Fraud. -
Online news site sues Baton Rouge, alleging discriminatory information-access policy
A federal judge has denied a motion by the city of Baton Rouge and its Police Department to dismiss a lawsuit filed by an online news outlet alleging city officials discriminate against “bloggers” when releasing information to the media. -
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards announces Gov. Edwards Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced his appointments to the following Louisiana boards and commissions. -
Lawsuit challenges East Baton Rouge school officials' redistricting maps
Four plaintiffs have filed a lawsuit against the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, alleging that the board’s recently approved redistricting maps split precincts in violation of Louisiana law. -
NOTICE: Bills Signed by Gov. Edwards as of May 19, 2022
NOTICE: Bills Signed by Gov. Edwards as of May 19, 2022. -
Health care firms sued, accused of inflating Louisiana prescription drug prices
Louisiana’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit against a pharmacy services firm and United Healthcare of Louisiana, accusing the companies of exploiting supply-chain complexities that led to billions of dollars in inflated prescription drug prices. -
Judges in 19th Judicial Circuit settle class-action lawsuit over bail
A class-action lawsuit that claimed judges in Louisiana's 19th judicial circuit left “innocent people confided in the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison simply because they are too poor to pay for their freedom,” has been settled, WAFB reported. -
Police officer sues State of Louisiana for racial discrimination
BATON ROUGE -- Carl Cavalier filed a complaint on Sept. 30 in East Baton Rouge Parish District Court against the State of Louisiana: Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services and the Office of State Police. -
Baton Rouge City Court Judge Yvette M. Alexander Is Sworn in as President of the American Judges Association
Baton Rouge City Court Judge Yvette M. Alexander Is Sworn in as President of the American Judges Association. -
Two men sue Jefferson Parish Sheriff Office for false arrest after a medical emergency
NEW ORLEANS - Jefferson Parish's sheriff has been named in a lawsuit alleging inappropriate response to one plaintiff entering a CVS without a mask. -
'Old dog' alleges age discrimination at job he was fired from
BATON ROUGE -- Paul Copeland filed complaint on July 13 in East Baton Rouge Parish District Court against Becton, Dickinson and Company for unlawful termination. -
Nominating Committee to Meet Aug. 26 to Nominate President-Elect, Treasurer
Nominating Committee to Meet Aug. 26 to Nominate President-Elect, Treasurer. -
Lawsuit over the St. George incorporation effort headed for trial
A two-year-long legal battle over the proposed incorporation of St. George in East Baton Rouge Parish may be moving closer to a resolution, with a trial expected to take place early next year. -
Lawsuit alleges East Baton Rouge district turned blind eye to bullying
The family of a middle school student in the East Baton Rouge Parish School System has filed suit against the district, alleging that school officials failed in their obligation to protect the student from repeated bullying and physical attack. -
Multi-state opioid settlement could provide lifeline to struggling Louisiana residents
A $26 billion settlement of opioid legal claims announced by attorneys general in 14 states could provide Louisiana with $325 million, raising hopes that more Louisianans struggling with opioid addiction will be able to get treatment. -
Gov. Edwards Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments on July 23, 2021
Gov. Edwards Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments on July 23, 2021. -
Lawsuit claims worker was called 'the sickest guy in the company'
BATON ROUGE -- Michael Phillips filed a lawsuit on June 22 in East Baton Rouge Parish District Court against Vivid Ink, Inc., for disability discrimination and harassment in retaliation in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. -
East Baton Rouge football coach files lawsuit, says principal joked he would have a heart attack
The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board wants to take an age discrimination lawsuit from a former dean to federal court.