Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal
Recent News About Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal
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Appeals court upholds ruling against Golden Nugget Casino
The Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling that favors an employee in a lawsuit filed against Golden Nugget Casino. -
3rd Circuit affirms settlement against Riceland Petroleum, BP
The Louisiana 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal has affirmed a decision to settle claims that Riceland Petroleum Co. and BP America Production Co. caused property damage in a legacy lawsuit filed by multiple landowners in Jefferson Davis Parish. -
Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit upholds $59,000 judgment against Duncan Oil
LAKE CHARLES -- The Louisiana Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit has affirmed a 2016 judgment rendered by the Louisiana Board of Tax Appeals favoring the Calcasieu Parish School Board’s case against Duncan Oil Inc. in its entirety. -
Louisiana appellate court rules state not vicariously liable for deadly car crash involving city marshal
Louisiana's Third Circuit Court of Appeals has denied a motion for summary judgment against the state, finding that it is not vicariously responsible for a car accident that injured four and killed one. -
Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal grants dismissal in medical malpractice case
&&& On March 7, Louisiana's Third Circuit Court of Appeal dismissed Justin Thomas' claims of medical malpractice against Dr. Otis Rashad Drew after Thomas suffered a brain injury from falling into a coma while he recovered from shoulder surgery. -
Court upholds dismissal of malpractice claim against Louisiana dermatology lab
LAKE CHARLES – A Louisiana appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a malpractice claim against a dermatology lab accused of missing a patient’s cancer diagnosis. -
Appeals court rules Louisiana isn’t bound by Flonase antitrust settlement
BATON ROUGE — The U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that an antitrust settlement that GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) reached over its efforts to put a hold on generic alternatives to Flonase nasal spray won’t put the brakes on a similar claim in Louisiana. -
Longtime Lafayette judge is fondly remembered
LAFAYETTE—He was known as the judge who was “Firm but fair.” -
3rd Circuit Court of Appeal upholds class-action status in double-billing case
A Louisiana 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal panel has upheld a lower court’s ruling certifying a case against West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital and other defendants as a class-action lawsuit -
Louisiana Supreme Court refuses to hear Cameron Parish tax case
Cameron Parish officials thought they had their tax problems figured out. -
Louisiana courts use mix of civil, common law
Legal experts say Louisiana takes a unique approach to its courts, with judges blending two systems to make rulings. -
Candidates face their pasts in Court of Appeal race
LAKE CHARLES, La. — Candyce Perret and Susan Theall are set to face off in the April 29 runoff for Louisiana's 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal, Division B. -
After eligibility question, Anseman loses race for state appeals court judgeship
LAKE CHARLES — After a last-minute ruling kept her name on the ballot, Vanessa Anseman lost her bid for a place on the Louisiana 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal, Division B. -
Law professor believes Anseman is not eligible to run for appellate-judge seat
LAKE CHARLES — Vanessa Anseman is vying to become the next judge on Louisiana's 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal, fueled by a recent ruling from that appellate court that she is eligible to run for the seat. -
Anglo-Dutch Energy asks appeal court to rehear energy royalty lease case
LAKE CHARLES — Anglo-Dutch Energy LLC is requesting a Louisiana appeal court rehear a case that required the independent oil and gas company to pay royalties on the energy it produced from a leased well. -
Perret announces candidacy for seat on appeals court
LAFAYETTE — Candyce Perret has announced her candidacy for the single open seat in the Louisiana 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal, which will be decided in a special election scheduled for March 25. -
Trial lawyer support of Genovese questioned in tight Louisiana Supreme Court race
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana Supreme Court race is anticipated to heavily involvetrial lawyers particularly in relation to the candidacy of Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal Judge James “Jimmy” Genovese. -
Louisiana PAC picks Judge Castle after recent debate
LAFAYETTE - Two candidates for seats on the Louisiana Supreme Court recently squared off at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. -
Father extends fight to control late son's remains up to Louisiana Supreme Court
NEW ORLEANS – Eugene Sonnier II recently asked the Louisiana Supreme Court to review a case related to ownership of the remains of and burial plot for his son, Eugene Sonnier III, who died in 2013 while serving in the United States Air Force. -
Natchitoches District Attorney 'aspires' to new role on the Third Circuit
In lieu of riding off into the sunset after retiring from the district attorney’s office, Natchitoches Parish District Attorney Van Kyzar is running to fill the vacant seat on the Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal.