News from October 2015
Disabled woman sues Audubon Commission, alleging inaccessible property
A disabled woman from Orleans Parish is suing New Orleans and the Audubon Commission, alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Insurance agent sues Louisiana insurance carrier, alleging illegal contract clause
A Los Angeles insurance agent is suing a Louisiana-based insurance company, alleging an illegal clause in their business agreement.
Disabled man sues New Orleans, alleging inaccessible shopping complex
A disabled man from Orleans Parish is suing New Orleans, alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
La. AG commissioner celebrates federal court ruling against WOTUS enforcement
BATON ROUGE – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit recently issued a nationwide stay temporarily prohibiting the enforcement of the Clean Water Act (CWA), much to the approval of Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain.
Louisiana honors Freedom Riders with exhibit
NEW ORLEANS - Let freedom ride and history sing: the Louisiana Law Library is sharing an exhibit chronicling one of the most important moments in the American Civil Rights movement through Friday.
Customer sues Home Depot, alleging injury from falling credit card machine
A St. John the Baptist Parish woman is suing Home Depot, alleging negligence for injuries resulting from a faulty credit card machine.
35th Judicial District Court reopened after water, power issues
COLFAX – The 35th Judicial District Court reopened Tuesday morning following a shutdown on Monday caused by a lack of water and electricity.
Jindal wants suit against same-sex marriage executive order dismissed
BATON ROUGE – Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal’s counsel asked Judge Todd Hernandez of the 19th Judicial District Court on Monday to dismiss the litigation filed by gay rights activists against his "Marriage and Conscience" executive order issued in May.
Louisiana man sues multiple businesses, says asbestos caused illness
A Louisiana man is suing several companies, alleging he contracted a malignant condition from asbestos-containing products associated with the job sites where he worked.
Louisiana family sues St. James Parish School Board, alleging son unfairly expelled
A Louisiana family is suing members of the St. James Parish School Board and several school officials, alleging false grounds fo their son's expulsion from high school.
Customer sues auto dealership, alleging negligent repairs
A Louisiana man is suing a Baton Rouge RV dealership, alleging defects and negligent repairs to his vehicle.
Settlement reached in inmate suicide; family not optimisitic about change
Attorney Emily Ratner said family of deceased hopes what happened will send a message, but she’s not sure how optimistic they are in light of recent events.
DraftKings fantasy sports employees banned from playing on other sites
An online fantasy sports website has released a statement saying their employee did not use inside information to win big on another company’s site – and has now banned employees from playing fantasy sports on all other daily fantasy sports websites.
Nurse sues health care provider, alleging discrimination led to her firing
A Louisiana nurse is suing her former employer, alleging she was fired for unjust reasons.
Louisiana GOP, business coalition at odds over District 94 candidates
A candidate endorsement from the Louisiana Republican Party has the group at odds with a coalition of businesses in the state, just hours before the primary election.
Mikal Watts indicted for fraud in BP oil spill litigation
Texas mega donor and prominent plaintiff’s attorney Mikal Watts has been indicated on allegations that he committed fraud when purportedly signing up tens of thousands of clients following the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
New Orleans man sues fantasy sports sites, alleging deceptive practices
A New Orleans man is suing popular fantasy sports sites in a class action case, alleging insider information was used by employees to beat other paying customers.
Louisiana couple sues medical device manufacturer, alleging defective product
A Louisiana couple is suing a medical device manufacturer, alleging a fault in one of their products led to injury to the wife..
Mississippi financial consultant sues Louisiana resident, alleging defamation, false claims
A Mississippi financial consultant is suing a Louisiana resident, alleging defamation and false claims.
Texas man sues client, alleging money owed for services
A Texas man is suing a former client, alleging lack of payment for services rendered.