U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
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Plaintiff Alleges Landlord Removed Wheelchair Ramp in Retaliation Over Rent Dispute
A woman with disabilities has filed a lawsuit against Pelican Rental Properties and its owner Bryant Ducote over alleged discriminatory practices involving the removal of a wheelchair ramp at her residence in Sulphur, Louisiana. -
Plaintiff alleges seafood companies fostered hostile work environment due to sexual harassment
The U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against two seafood companies in Louisiana over allegations of sexual harassment leading to a hostile work environment for an employee named Tiffany Frankel. -
Plaintiff Photographer Alleges Eminent Oilfield Services Used His Work Without Permission
A German photographer has taken legal action against Eminent Oilfield Services for allegedly using his copyrighted photograph without authorization on their website and social media platforms. -
Plaintiff Alleges Public Transportation Provider Violated Disability Laws
Jason Porter has filed a lawsuit against Shreveport Transit Management Inc., alleging violations of disability rights laws after experiencing repeated discrimination while using their bus services in Louisiana. -
Plaintiff Alleges Agricultural Giant’s Herbicide Caused Cancer
A Louisiana man has filed a lawsuit against an agricultural corporation over claims that their herbicide caused his cancer diagnosis after decades of use. -
Plaintiffs Accuse Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office of Negligence Leading to Inmate Death
Two mothers have filed a lawsuit against Bossier Parish officials following Jerry D. McCoy's death due to untreated alcohol withdrawal symptoms while incarcerated. -
Plaintiffs Allege Fraudulent Foreclosure Against Michigan-Based Rocket Mortgage
In a compelling legal battle filed on February 26th, Travis C.Mills and Regina Harrell Mills accuse Rocket Mortgage LLC of engaging in fraudulent foreclosure practices violating federal laws. -
Plaintiff Inmate Alleges United States Government Negligence Under FTCA
Inmate Lashon Stuckey has filed a lawsuit against the United States government alleging gross negligence during his time at FCI Pollock in Louisiana under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA). -
Plaintiff Alleges Discrimination Against Former Employer St.Landry Parish School Board
A seasoned educator has taken legal action against her former employer citing racial discrimination as well as wrongful termination. -
Plaintiff accuses St.Francis Medical Center of Unauthorized Surgeries Violating Civil Rights
A Louisiana resident has taken legal action against St.Francis Medical Center alleging unauthorized surgeries that violated his civil rights. -
Plaintiff Private Investigator Alleges Unlawful Arrest by Police Chief
A private investigator is suing a police chief and town officials in Louisiana over allegations of unlawful arrest and excessive force during an investigation assignment. -
Plaintiff Alleges Agrochemical Giant's Herbicide Caused Cancer
A Louisiana man has taken legal action against an agrochemical giant, claiming their herbicide caused his cancer diagnosis after decades of use. -
Family Sues Multiple Companies Over Fatal E-Bike Accident Involving Defective Product
A lawsuit has been filed against several companies following Michelle Stokes' tragic death caused by an allegedly defective e-bike rented from Rent-A-Center entities in Louisiana last year. -
Plaintiffs Accuse Former Employer The Production Group LLC of Unpaid Overtime Violations
In a legal battle filed on February 7th in Louisiana's federal court system by Keith Greene Sr., allegations have surfaced against former employer The Production Group LLC regarding unpaid overtime compensation under FLSA guidelines alongside... -
Plaintiff Alleges Misconduct Against Lake Arthur Police Officers
In a recent legal filing by Cole Navarre against several members of the Lake Arthur Police Department and town officials, allegations have surfaced regarding police misconduct involving excessive force without provocation during an incident at LA... -
Plaintiff alleges local school board violated son's educational rights under IDEA
Yvette Williams has filed a lawsuit against Rapides Parish School Board alleging failure to provide her son with necessary educational support under federal law. -
Plaintiff alleges local sheriff retaliated with cyberstalking charges after Facebook criticism
In a striking legal battle unfolding in Louisiana's Western District Court, Myles McMillin accuses local law enforcement officials of violating his constitutional rights through retaliatory arrests following critical social media posts about... -
Homeowners Accuse Major Insurer Allstate of Breach Following Storm Damage
Tony and Josie Craven have taken legal action against Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Company over alleged breach of contract after a storm damaged their home in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. -
Kevin Dukes Accuses Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office of Unlawful Shooting
Kevin Dukes has filed a lawsuit against members of the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office following an alleged unlawful shooting incident during an attempted arrest in February 2023. -
Federal judge dismisses suit by woman arrested for 2020 protest BBQ
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a woman after she says she was falsely arrested while barbequing at a 2020 protest in Lafayette.