Louisiana 1st Circuit Court of Appeal
Recent News About Louisiana 1st Circuit Court of Appeal
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Appeals court reverses order to reinstate LSU law professor amid legal battle over academic freedom
A Louisiana State University law professor who was suspended after making some expletive-laden political comments in class suffered a setback last week when an appeals court reversed a lower court order to reinstate him. -
Appeals court says trespasser failed to prove cause of injuries
A Louisiana state appeals court has affirmed a lower court ruling in favor of Bordon Dairy Company in a liability case. -
Inmate Sues Louisiana Department of Public Safety Over Lost Property
Rickey Barnes has sued the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections over allegations that prison officials destroyed his legal documents during intake processing at Raymond Laborde Correctional Center. Despite multiple appeals for administrative relief being denied and subsequent judicial reviews affirming those decisions against him. -
Homeowners' Association Sues Local Landowner Over Building Restrictions Violation
A recent court ruling favored The Lake at The Bluffs Property Owners Association against Gary Hill regarding unapproved constructions within their subdivision in West Feliciana Parish,Louisiana.The case underscores strict enforcement of community covenants aimed at maintaining uniform building standards. -
Mother Sues Driver After Car Accident Leaves Her With Chronic Pain
Antonette Smith has filed a lawsuit against Devaun James following a car accident that resulted in severe injuries impacting her quality of life permanently. -
Plaintiffs Allege Medical Malpractice Against Doctor Following Botched Procedure
A Louisiana couple has successfully sued a doctor for medical malpractice after a cervical injection left one spouse with severe injuries affecting her daily life permanently. -
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. -
Family Trustees Accuse Marine Transport Business Of Fiduciary Breach And Fraudulent Activities
A family dispute over business management has reached Louisiana's Court of Appeal following allegations against a prominent marine transport company for fiduciary breaches and fraudulent activities involving inflated financial conditions through unauthorized signatures. -
Daneco sues Just Gators Inc for Eviction Over Unleased Property Dispute
A recent court ruling has affirmed Daneco LLC's right to evict Just Gators Inc from specific unleased properties associated with an alligator farm lease agreement gone sour since September-2018! -
Railway Company Faces New Trial Over $8 Million Verdict in Train-Truck Collision
A garbage truck driver injured in a collision with a train has won an $8 million verdict against a railway company—but now faces another trial due to inconsistencies in the jury's findings regarding fault allocation -
Plaintiffs Allege Breach of Contract Against Major University Over COVID-19 Campus Closures
A group of students has filed a class-action lawsuit against Louisiana State University (LSU), claiming breach of contract after campus closures during COVID-19 forced them into remote learning while still paying full tuition fees for in-person services they did not receive. -
Candidate Disqualified: Residency Dispute Ends Candidacy Bid for Port Allen City Council
April King's complaint has led to Shelton Berry being disqualified from running for Port Allen City Council due to failing residency requirements stipulated by Louisiana law. -
Louisiana Government Sues Non-Profit Over Misuse Of Disaster Recovery Funds
A significant legal conflict has emerged between Louisiana's state government agencies and a New Orleans-based non-profit over alleged misuse of disaster recovery funds meant for small businesses post-Hurricane Katrina. The state claims breach-of-contract while seeking specific performance or monetary damages; however recent court decisions highlight unresolved ambiguities within contractual terms delaying final judgment. -
Oil Company Accuses Energy Service Provider of Negligence Leading to Costly Drilling Mishap
In a protracted legal battle spanning nearly a decade, Gulf Production Company accused Halliburton Energy Services of negligence during oil drilling operations resulting in significant financial losses. Despite disclosing an assignment from Gulf Explorer granting them authority to sue late into proceedings, courts upheld dismissal due lack standing without initial pleading such assignment delaying resolution further prejudicing defendants -
Plaintiff alleges local government officials breached contract and defamed him
Donald Ray Singletary Jr.'s lawsuit against Michael B Cooper and St Tammany Parish Government has been revived after an appellate court reversed earlier dismissals due to procedural issues surrounding service methods. -
Plaintiff wins $1.5 Million Judgment Against Insurer Over Auto Accident Injuries
Dorothy Ory has been awarded over $1.5 million after sustaining severe injuries in an auto accident involving Myles Smith driving a church-owned vehicle insured by Church Mutual Insurance Company back in June 2015 -
Patient Sues Medical Clinic Over Alleged Negligence During Blood Draw
Gary Davis has filed a lawsuit against Dr.Bryan Barrett d/b/a Central Stat Care alleging negligence after sustaining injuries during a routine blood draw at their clinic in Central,Louisiana.The court recently ruled in favor of Dr.Barrett granting summary judgment but Davis has appealed citing multiple errors in proceedings. -
Big verdict for garbage truck driver hit by train struck; New trial ordered
BATON ROUGE - A split Louisiana appeals court has struck an $8 million verdict for a garbage truck driver who got stuck crossing train tracks in Baldwin and was hit by a BNSF train. -
Louisiana Family Sues Insurance Company Over Insufficient Compensation Following Accident
Mitchell and Sarah Ashley Meredith are suing Garrison Property and Casualty Insurance Company over claims that they did not receive adequate compensation following a vehicular accident in January 2017 that left Mitchell with significant injuries requiring ongoing medical treatment.