U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
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Veteran Sues LSU Board Over Alleged Discrimination Due To Disabilities
A veteran suffering from PTSD and Dyslexia has sued LSU's Board of Supervisors over alleged discrimination due to inadequate accommodations at LSU Law School. The plaintiff seeks injunctive relief under ADA regulations as well as compensatory damages for emotional distress caused by these failures. -
Louisiana Family Accuses Sheriff's Office of Excessive Force During Arrest Over Dog Complaint
A family in Louisiana has filed a lawsuit against the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office alleging excessive force during an arrest over a dog complaint incident last year. The complaint details physical injuries and emotional distress suffered by family members due to alleged misconduct by a deputy sheriff. -
Louisiana Woman Sues Samsung Over Exploding Phone Incident
Jessica Carline has filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics America in federal court alleging that her Samsung Galaxy phone exploded during use causing severe injuries including third-degree burns. The suit seeks compensatory and punitive damages as well as injunctive relief against further sales of defective products. -
Baton Rouge couple sues city's Police Department over strip search
A Baton Rouge couple is suing the city’s Police Department, police chief and multiple police officers in federal court, alleging that they suffered pain and humiliation from strip searches after their home was subjected to a drug raid last year. -
Louisiana bank files $36M lawsuit against historic resort owned by W.Va. governor
A Louisiana-based bank has filed a $36 million lawsuit against an historic West Virginia hotel and resort owned by the state’s governor who is running for U.S. Senate. -
Former Professor Alleges Age Discrimination Against University
A former professor has sued Louisiana State University alleging age discrimination after his contract was not renewed despite years of commendable service. -
Buffer zone law gives cops too much power, journalists say in lawsuit
BATON ROUGE - As expected, Louisiana's new law that punishes those who approach police officers has been challenged in federal court. -
Louisiana Playground Safety Company Sues West Virginia Manufacturer Over Defective Binders
No Fault LLC has filed a lawsuit against Stockmeier Urethanes U.S.A., Inc., alleging significant financial losses due to defective polyurethane binders used in playground safety surfacing installations across the United States. The case seeks over $2 million in damages for repair costs and reputational harm. -
LSU settles lawsuit brought by former students who alleged its sexual misconduct and domestic violence investigations were inadequate
BATON ROUGE – Louisiana State University has confidentially settled long-standing litigation brought by a group of women in 2021, who alleged the school’s program to investigate and respond to sexual assault claims was inadequate, and allowed for women and members of the LGBTQ+ community to be traumatized. -
Parents Sue Louisiana Education Officials Over Mandatory Ten Commandments Displays
Several parents have filed a lawsuit against Louisiana education officials over a new law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in classrooms. The plaintiffs argue this mandate violates constitutional principles of religious freedom and seek declaratory and injunctive relief from its enforcement. -
Former Employee Sues Woman’s Hospital Foundation Alleging Wrongful Termination
Latasha Young has filed a lawsuit against Woman’s Hospital Foundation claiming wrongful termination after suffering a brain injury from an aggressive COVID-19 test administered at work. -
Federal judge gives go-ahead to bifurcated proceedings in maritime accident lawsuit
BATON ROUGE – A federal judge has granted a plaintiff’s motion to potentially bifurcate legal proceedings concerning a maritime accident between both a state court and a federal court. -
Woman sues major retailer for racial profiling
Venessa Carter has filed a lawsuit against Dillard’s Inc., alleging racial profiling during a shopping trip at their Baton Rouge location. The complaint details how an employee falsely accused her of theft due to her race, causing significant emotional distress and damage to her reputation. -
Documentary filmmaker sues FDA over alleged FOIA violations
Kohl Harrington is suing the Food and Drug Administration over alleged non-compliance with multiple Freedom of Information Act requests related to his investigation into pet food industry regulations. The filmmaker seeks court intervention to compel the FDA to release requested documents promptly. -
Federal lawsuit challenges Louisiana's new law mandating Ten Commandments displays in classrooms
The ACLU of Louisiana and other groups supporting the separation of church and state filed a federal lawsuit this week challenging a just-signed state law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in all public-school classrooms. -
Fifth Circuit finds attorney-client privilege extended to LSU sexual misconduct investigation records
NEW ORLEANS – A trio of federal appellate judges has ruled that Louisiana State University did not break the law when it kept records related to a sexual misconduct investigation against its former football coach, Les Miles, off-campus, finding that the documents were covered by attorney-client privilege. -
Plaintiff alleges negligence against correctional facility operators over brutal inmate attack
A new lawsuit filed by Sorita Elzey accuses multiple officials and entities responsible for operating Madison Parish Correctional Center (MPCC) of gross negligence leading to her son’s severe injuries from an inmate attack. The case sheds light on alleged systemic failures within Louisiana’s correctional facilities regarding inmate safety protocols. -
Petrochemical business sues another for alleged predatory tactics
One petrochemical company has sued another claiming predatory tactics, unfair competition and tortious interference.AmSpec LLC filed its complaint against Camin Cargo Control Inc. in federal court. -
Plaintiffs allege unconstitutional clawback attempts by Medicaid managed care organization
Pinnacle Medical Solutions and Diabetes Management & Supplies have filed a lawsuit against Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Centene Corporation, and Ralph L. Abraham alleging improper clawback attempts violating federal laws and constitutional rights related to Medicaid payments for diabetes management supplies. -
Plaintiff accuses Baton Rouge Police Department officers of excessive force
Jessica Poullard has filed a lawsuit against several officers from the Baton Rouge Police Department alleging excessive force leading to severe injury among other accusations following an incident at a Greyhound bus station last year.