News from June 2010
Tenant sues after falling from second floor balcony
Labourdette A tenant is suing the owners of an apartment complex, claiming he suffered serious injuries when he fell from a second floor balcony.
Judge rules in favor of deepwater drilling, Obama administration cannot enforce moratorium
Obama The deep water drilling industry has won an initial battle against the Obama Administration's six-month deepwater drilling moratorium after U.S. District Judge Martin L.C. Feldman ruled the ban is "arbitrary and capricious" and possibly violates the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and other regulations.
Time runs out on twice-changed contingency fee bill
Caldwell (D) A bill that would have allowed Louisiana Attorney Buddy Caldwell to hire private attorneys on a contingency fee to sue BP died Monday before the House could vote on changes made by the Senate.
Judge will hear two motions in slip and fall case against city of New Orleans
Judge Piper Griffin will hear two motions on Friday in a slip in fall case against the city of New Orleans in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Caldwell: Feds' ban on offshore drilling could be disaster
Caldwell (D) Attorney General Buddy Caldwell and Gov. Bobby Jindal are asking that a ban on offshore drilling be lifted.
Army recruit sues after suffering injury during drunken recruitment session
An Army recruit has filed suit against the government after suffering a knee injury during a drunken recruitment session.
Parents sue over son's jet ski injuries
Parents of a boy injured on a jet ski are suing over his injuries.
Laser liposuction machine failed to work properly, suit claims
Wimberly III After a laser system designed to provide non-invasive liposuction procedures failed to perform as expected, the purchasing medical clinic has filed suit against the manufacturer seeking a refund of the purchase price.
Judge will decide by Wednesday if deepwater drilling ban holds up
Cooney U.S. District Judge Martin L.C. Feldman said on Monday he will issue a ruling by Wednesday on the legality of the federal government's six-month deepwater drilling moratorium.
Contingency fee bill passes in House
Chaisson (D) The Louisiana House voted 71-23 on Friday to pass a bill that allows the state to hire trial lawyers on a contingency fee basis.
Teachers' pay raise class settlement taken under advisement
Cates Judge Sidney Cates IV took under advisement a motion June 18 to determine the distribution of settlement funds in a class action suit filed by teachers against the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Judge issues rulings in class action against Dept. of Social Services
Orleans Parish District Court Judge Paulette Irons ruled on three motions brought forth June 18 in a class action suit against the Louisiana Department of Social Services in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Red light camera class certification hearing continued
Orleans Parish District Court Judge Kern Reese on Friday granted the city of New Orleans' motion to continue a class certification hearing in a red light camera case until Sept. 24.
Chef Menteur's hearing on new trial postponed until July 23
Landrieu A motion hearing for a new trial set for June 18 was continued until July 23 because the plaintiffs who filed the motion did not serve the defendants.
Woman blames 'Yaz' for medical problems
An Orleans Parish woman is suing Bayer Corp. after being diagnosed with a multiple pulmonary emboli she believes was caused by birth control pills.
Woman claims asbestos exposure through husband's clothing
Ardoin A Jefferson Parish woman has filed a lawsuit against her husband's former employer, claiming she was exposed to asbestos on his work clothes for decades.
Motion for new trial in asbestos dumping case to be heard by Landrieu
Landrieu A six-year-old asbestos case is the subject of a motion for a new trial to be heard today by Judge Madeline Landrieu in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Judge Griffin set to rule on Entergy liability suit
Judge Piper Griffin will hear a motion to dismiss a liability case against Entergy of New Orleans today in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Florida business sues New Orleans company over rental fees
Peck A Florida business is suing a New Orleans company for more than $80,00 in rental fees.
St. Tammany Parish residents sue over Chinese drywall
Landrieu Residents of St. Tammany Parish have filed a lawsuit against their home's builder and drywall supplier after discovering their home contains defective Chinese drywall.