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Seaman Sues Maritime Transport Companies Over Unsafe Working Conditions
A seaman has taken legal action against two maritime transport companies over alleged unsafe working conditions that resulted in severe injuries. The plaintiff seeks $500K in damages for medical expenses and other losses. -
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. -
Jefferson Parish avoids lengthy landfill trial with late settlement
NEW ORLEANS - Days before what looked to be a lengthy trial began, Jefferson Parish settled mass tort claims in two lawsuits alleging toxic fumes and noxious odors from the Jefferson Parish Landfill. -
Parties in toxic landfill odor case debate admissibility of testimony about fear of disease
NEW ORLEANS – Just over two weeks before the start of trial involving litigation from Jefferson Parish residents claiming a Waggaman landfill emitted toxic odors and chemicals over two years, the parties are contesting whether or not the plaintiffs will be able to testify about their fear of contracting diseases. -
Louisiana among five states to enact expert evidence rule reform
In the last few months, five states have adopted amendments to their expert evidence admissibility rules to conform with an recently amended federal rule. -
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. -
Case activity for Hebert Richey vs Eni Petroleum Company, Inc. on Feb. 10
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Hebert Richey against Eni Petroleum Company, Inc., Eni US Operating Company, Inc., Nabors Offshore Corporation and Williams Field Services Group, LLC on Feb. 10. -
Case activity for Brian Alexander vs Liberty Mutual Insurance Company on Feb. 10
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Brian Alexander against Liberty Mutual Insurance Company on Feb. 10. -
Case activity for Cynthia Brewster vs United Property and Casualty Insurance Company on Feb. 10
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Cynthia Brewster against United Property and Casualty Insurance Company on Feb. 10. -
Case activity for Micah Aaron Ramsey Sr. vs Spirit Airlines, Inc. on Feb. 10
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Micah Aaron Ramsey Sr. against Allianz Global Risk US Insurance Company and Spirit Airlines, Inc. on Feb. 10. -
Case activity for John Shaw vs United Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Inc. on Feb. 10
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by John Shaw against United Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Inc. on Feb. 10. -
Case activity for Lynda Quarles-Wynn vs Sanofi Aventis U. S., LLC on Feb. 10
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Lynda Quarles-Wynn against Accord Healthcare, Inc., Actavis Pharma, Inc., Actavis, LLC, Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Hospira Worldwide, LLC, Hospira, Inc., Pfizer, Inc., Sandoz, Inc., Sanofi Aventis U. S., LLC, Sanofi US Services, Inc. and Teikoku Pharma USA, Inc. on Feb. 10. -
Case activity for Patrick H. Yancey vs Farmers Property and Casualty Insurance Company on Feb. 10
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Patrick H. Yancey against Farmers Property and Casualty Insurance Company on Feb. 10. -
Case activity for Jean Brady vs Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Company on Feb. 10
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Forest Brady and Jean Brady against Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Company on Feb. 10. -
Case activity for Michael Dennis Noah vs USAA General Indemnity Company on Feb. 10
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Michael Dennis Noah and Muriel McClain Noah against USAA General Indemnity Company on Feb. 10. -
Case activity for Adam McDermott vs United Property and Casualty Insurance Company on Feb. 10
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Adam McDermott and Michele McDermott against United Property and Casualty Insurance Company on Feb. 10. -
Case activity for Steven Tregre vs Progressive Property Insurance Company on Feb. 10
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Sarah B. Tregre and Steven Tregre against Progressive Property Insurance Company on Feb. 10. -
Case activity for Adam Khalil vs John Doe on Feb. 10
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Adam Khalil against Circle K Store, Inc., Exxon, John Doe and Travelers Constitution State Insurance Company on Feb. 10. -
Court activity on Feb. 10: Michele Grantadam vs USAA General Indemnity Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Michele Grantadam against USAA General Indemnity Company on Feb. 10. -
Case activity for Paula McAfee vs Exactech, Inc. on Feb. 10
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Paula McAfee against Exactech U. S., Inc. and Exactech, Inc. on Feb. 10.