U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
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Defendant accused of Legal Malpractice
Debra Williams has filed a lawsuit against her former attorneys alleging legal malpractice after they failed to secure crucial witness testimonies in an arbitration case involving racial discrimination claims against Bankers Life & Casualty... -
Plaintiff alleges HRB Tax Group Inc., former employer, discriminated based on race and disability
Cherlynn E. Gaynor has filed a lawsuit against HRB Tax Group Inc., claiming racial and disability-based discrimination during her employment there since December 2000. -
Woman says she slipped, fell in riverboat casino restroom
A Terrabone Parish woman says she was injured while visiting a casino. -
Former Clean-Up Worker Alleges Negligence Against BP Over Health Issues
A former clean-up worker has taken legal action against BP for alleged negligence during the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill cleanup operations. -
Former Employee Alleges Systemic Discrimination by Healthcare Network
Candace Edwards has taken legal action against a prominent healthcare network alleging systemic discrimination based on race, gender, and religious beliefs during her employment as a Clinical Medical Assistant. -
Administrator Alleges Government Entities Violated Property Rights
A legal conflict has emerged over a demolished family home in Hahnville, Louisiana involving allegations against local government entities for bypassing due process requirements regarding property rights. -
Plaintiff Alleges School Board Discriminated Against Disabled Child
Shirah Herbert has filed a lawsuit against St. James Parish School Board alleging discrimination against her son due to his disabilities after he was unjustly removed from school services following an eligibility determination for special... -
Former Cleanup Worker Alleges Negligence Against Oil Giant Over Toxic Exposure
A former cleanup worker has filed a lawsuit against BP Exploration & Production Inc., alleging negligence during his time working on the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill response efforts in 2010. -
Former Cleanup Worker Alleges Major Oil Company Negligence in Toxic Exposure Case
A former cleanup worker is suing a major oil company for alleged negligence during the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill cleanup efforts in 2010. -
Former Bartenders Accuse New Orleans Bar of Wage Violations and Harassment
Two former bartenders have filed a lawsuit against Henry’s Uptown Bar in New Orleans for alleged labor law violations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). -
Employee Accuses Engineering Giants Kellogg Brown & Root and Technical Staffing Resources of Overtime Violations
In a significant legal move on April 7th, Joseph Tate filed a collective action lawsuit against his former employers Kellogg Brown & Root LLC and Technical Staffing Resources LLC in Louisiana's Eastern District Court. -
Plaintiff alleges major car manufacturer breached warranty over defective vehicle
A Louisiana resident has filed a lawsuit against Volvo Cars of North America over alleged defects in her recently purchased vehicle which were not rectified despite multiple repair attempts. -
Plaintiff Alleges Insurer Denied Disability Benefits
In a recent court filing, Daniel Goodly accuses Symetra Life Insurance Company of wrongfully denying him long-term disability benefits despite clear medical evidence supporting his claim. -
Plaintiff Alleges Discrimination Against Mortgage Company Over Foreclosure
A New Orleans woman has filed a lawsuit accusing Nationstar Mortgage LLC and others of racial discrimination leading to wrongful foreclosure on her home. -
Plaintiff alleges Sheriff's Office Violations in Civil Rights Case
A new lawsuit has been filed against a local sheriff's office by Bobby Rankin who claims violations of civil rights after being violently detained by deputies without cause. -
Plaintiffs Allege New Orleans Establishment Engaged in Copyright Infringement
Broadcast Music Inc., along with other music corporations, has taken legal action against a New Orleans venue for allegedly playing copyrighted music without permission. -
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Retail Giant Walmart Following Store Injury
A Louisiana resident has taken legal action against Walmart following an injury sustained at one of its stores due to alleged negligence involving unsafe conditions in an aisle. -
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Former Employer Terral Riverservice Under Jones Act
Timothy Vandenboom has initiated legal action against his former employer Terral Riverservice under allegations of negligence resulting in severe injuries from a car accident post-work shift exhaustion. -
Plaintiff Michael Diaz accuses Paul Stalbaum of Negligence in Motor Vehicle Accident
Michael Diaz has initiated legal proceedings against Paul Stalbaum following a car accident in Convent, Louisiana. -
Plaintiff alleges breach against auto manufacturer over defective vehicle
Emily Thayer has taken legal action against General Motors LLC over alleged persistent defects in her newly purchased Cadillac CT4 SD.