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Wheelchair-bound Saints fan's lawsuit over Superdome seating to begin trial in March
A disabled New Orleans man 's lawsuit against the New Orleans Saints over the Superdome's handicapped-accessible seating is set to go to trial in early March. -
Federal judge limits scope of deposition in ADA lawsuit against Saints
NEW ORLEANS – A federal judge partially granted a motion to quash a deposition in a case alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). -
LITIFY: Gov. Edwards, Litify Announce Tech Firm’s Entry into New Orleans
The New Orleans Business Alliance made the following announcement on Sept. 9: -
Southern University Law Center professor disagrees with decision to allow NFL 'no-call' lawsuit to move forward
NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans Parish Civil District Court Judge Nicole Sheppard recently ruled that a damage suit against the NFL regarding the "no-call" in last season's controversial New Orleans Saints playoff game against Los Angeles Rams can proceed. -
Law professor says lawsuit against NFL regarding pass interference non-call is unlikely to be successful
New Orleans attorney Frank D'Amico Jr. recently filed a lawsuit on behalf of New Orleans Saints season-ticket holders claiming that the National Football League should have called a pass interference penalty in the final minutes of the NFC Championship game in which the Los Angeles Rams beat the Saints 26-23. -
Case activity for Tommy Badeaux vs National Football League on Jan. 25
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Tommy Badeaux and Candis Lambert against National Football League, NFL Properties, LLC and Roger Goodell on Jan. 25: -
New Orleans Saints wants sponsor to pay up, lawsuit says
The New Orleans Saints football organization accuses a frozen yogurt company of not fulfilling a sponsorship deal. -
Disabled man sues Superdome, claims violations of American with Disabilities Act
NEW ORLEANS - A 30-year season ticket holder of the New Orleans Saints, who is disabled, claims he was discriminated against by the owners because they did not offer an unobstructed view of the field. -
New Orleans Saints ticket holder claims Superdome changes violate ADA
NEW ORLEANS - A New Orleans Saints season-ticket holder filed a lawsuit June 14 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana that accuses the board that operates Mercedes-Benz Superdome of discriminating against him and infringing on his rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act. -
Killer of New Orleans Saints football player sues widow
In a bizarre turn of events, the convicted killer of New Orleans Saints football player Will Smith has filed a lawsuit against Smith’s widow, who he wounded with gunfire, seeking damages for lost property, medical injuries, lost wages, mental anguish and emotional distress. -
Benson settles lawsuit pitting him against overseers of trusts benefiting estranged relatives
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson has finalized an agreement settling a lawsuit he filed nearly two years ago against officials overseeing a group of trust funds benefiting his estranged relatives. -
Attorney disbarred following bribery charges
Lafayette attorney disbarred following bribery charges -
Saints, Pelicans owner, trustees working to resolve ownership dispute
NEW ORLEANS – The attorney representing one of two trustees named in a lawsuit filed by New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans owner Tom Benson said the parties are working hard to iron out their differences with a February trial date looming. -
Benson family feud over sports teams will move to the courtroom
NEW ORLEANS — A federal judge has set a Feb. 8, 2017, trial date to reach a decision in Tom Benson’s lawsuit seeking to remove shares of the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans from a trust entrusted to his estranged heirs. -
Court orders former assistant to Saints' owner to arbitration overseen by NFL commissioner
NEW ORLEANS—A U.S. District Court judge recently ruled that Rodney Henry, former assistant to New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson, must submit to arbitration overseen by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. -
Tom Benson's mental competency files to remain sealed
NEW ORLEANS – Records relating to the Tom Benson mental competency case will remain under seal following a ruling by the Louisiana Supreme Court. -
Appeal over Saints owner's competency claims he should have testified in court
NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson faces further court action after his daughter and grandchildren filed an appeal challenging lower courts’ rulings that the billionaire is mentally competent to run his sports teams. -
Tom Benson's fired personal assistant doesn't want NFL arbitrator to decide suit's fate
NEW ORLEANS — A former personal assistant to New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson claims he should have been paid for the extra hours he spent running errands and serving his employer, including waiting in line for king cake at 4 a.m. during Mardi Gras. -
Benson mentally capable of running Saints and Pelicans, appeal court affirms
NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans Saints’ owner Tom Benson is mentally capable of running the football team and the city’s basketball franchise, an appeals court ruled this week. -
Daughter gains control of Benson trust fund
NEW ORLEANS — The estranged daughter of New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson has gained control of a trust set up in the name of her late mother.