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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Plaintiffs Accuse State Correctional Facility Of Negligence Leading To Inmate Death
A lawsuit has been filed against a state correctional facility alleging severe negligence resulting in an inmate's death due to lack of medical care after apparent assault injuries were ignored by staff. -
Shreveport Resident Sues City Police Officers Over Alleged False Arrest
A Shreveport resident has filed a lawsuit against city police officers alleging false arrest and excessive use of force following a dispute over parking citations. The plaintiff seeks compensatory damages for mental distress along with punitive damages against individual officers involved in the incident. -
Judge bars EPA from enforcing civil rights provision to protect Louisiana minorities from pollution
A federal judge has barred the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from using a section of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 to protect Louisiana’s minority communities from “disparate” harm from air or water pollution. -
Plaintiff alleges severe medical neglect by Sheriff's Department leading to life-threatening condition
A new civil rights lawsuit has been filed by Walter Lee Dailey against Heather Patterson and Sheriff John S. Craft for failing to provide necessary medical care while incarcerated at Vernon Parish Jail. The complaint details how delays in treatment led to Dailey's HIV progressing into full-blown AIDS. -
Former Resident Alleges Gender Discrimination Against LSU
A former medical resident has filed a lawsuit against LSU alleging gender discrimination and retaliation during her residency program.The plaintiff is seeking over $300000 in damages for emotional distress lost wages,and other impacts resulting from alleged harassment by colleagues. -
Plaintiff alleges misconduct by legal organizations over child custody schemes
A lawsuit filed by Jaci Loveless Brasher accuses three prominent legal organizations in Lafayette of promoting unethical practices that harm families. The plaintiff seeks various forms of relief including an injunction and damages. -
Patient Sues Private Ambulance Company Over Massive Data Breach
Patricia Brooks has filed a class action lawsuit against Acadian Ambulance Service following a significant data breach that exposed millions' personal information. The lawsuit alleges negligence in safeguarding sensitive data leading to potential identity theft risks. -
Patient Sues Healthcare Provider Over Data Breach
Angela Broussard has filed a class action lawsuit against Acadian Ambulance Service Inc., alleging negligence in protecting sensitive patient information following a massive data breach. The suit seeks compensatory damages and improved data security measures. -
Pharmaceutical Companies Sued Over Contaminated Eye Drops Leading to Blindness
Harry Anderson has filed a lawsuit against multiple pharmaceutical companies alleging severe personal injuries from contaminated eye drops leading to blindness. He is seeking compensatory damages for pain and suffering along with economic damages for medical expenses among other claims. -
Plaintiffs Allege Defective Mowers Against Manufacturer Altoz
B.O.S.Services,L.L.C.and Bruce Slayer have filed a lawsuit against Altoz.Inc.alleging severe mechanical issues with commercial mowers they purchased.The case seeks rescission of sales contracts under Louisiana's redhibition laws,and claims breaches in implied warranties.The plaintiffs demand return of purchase prices,costs,and damages exceeding $75k. -
Maritime Companies Sued Over Workplace Injury Aboard Vessel
Roberto Hernandez has filed a lawsuit against multiple maritime companies after sustaining severe injuries while working aboard a vessel docked at Swiftships' facility in Louisiana. The suit seeks compensatory and punitive damages for alleged negligence resulting in unsafe working conditions. -
Married Couple Sues Canadian Corporation Over Defective Watercraft
A married couple from Louisiana has filed a lawsuit against Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., alleging that their newly purchased Sea-Doo watercraft was defective from day one. The plaintiffs are seeking rescission of their sales contract and damages exceeding $75,000. -
Former Military Member Sues Government Agency Over Alleged Nonconsensual Human Experimentation
A former military member has filed a lawsuit against DARPA alleging severe emotional distress due to nonconsensual human experimentation spanning several years. The plaintiff seeks $175 million in damages and an injunction against further use of specific neurotechnologies. -
Former Employee Alleges Sexual Harassment Against Gulf Coast Marine Fabricators
Chelsey Fruge has filed a lawsuit against Gulf Coast Marine Fabricators alleging severe sexual harassment by her supervisor leading up to wrongful termination in September last year. The case outlines disturbing details including coercion into sexual relations under threat of losing employment and subsequent hostile work environment post-breakup resulting in significant emotional distress requiring medical attention. -
Residents sue city over alleged voting rights violations following redistricting
A group of Rapides Parish residents has filed a lawsuit against the City of Alexandria and the United States Government alleging improper redistricting practices that violate federal voting rights laws. -
Father sues Calcasieu Parish Deputies over son’s death alleging excessive force
Stanley Hungerford has filed a federal lawsuit against Sheriff Tony Mancuso and several deputies from Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office alleging excessive force leading to his son's death over a minor theft incident involving a $3 soda. The complaint seeks compensatory and punitive damages along with attorney fees. -
Attorneys question Louisiana federal judge's conduct after recusal in port contractor's lawsuit
Attorneys representing a commercial tenant at the Port of Lake Charles have accused two federal judges of engaging in communications that cast doubt on the impartiality of an ongoing legal proceeding in the Western District of Louisiana. -
Plaintiff alleges false arrest against City Of Shreveport and DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office
Kahleb L. Brumlow has filed a civil rights lawsuit against multiple law enforcement entities alleging false arrest based on a stale warrant among other violations following an incident related to child custody arrangements in June 2023. -
Plaintiff alleges Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center engaged in discrimination leading wrongful termination
Dr. Karim Habbal has filed a lawsuit against Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center alleging Title VII discrimination based on race, religion, nationality along with retaliation leading to wrongful termination after reporting these issues internally without effective resolution. -
Plaintiff alleges sexual harassment against former employer FEDEX
Tawana E. Lonnett has filed a civil rights complaint against her former employer FedEx Ground Package System Inc., alleging sexual harassment and retaliation during her tenure at their Lake Charles facility. The lawsuit seeks various forms of relief including compensatory damages for emotional distress.