News from 2015
New Orleans woman sues city and tax collectors, claims constitutional rights violations
A New Orleans woman is suing the city and tax collectors employed by the city alleging violation of due process under both federal and state constitutions when attempting to collect her taxes.
Amelia towing services sue energy firms, allege partial payment for work
Two Amelia towing businesses are suing two energy companies, alleging lack of payment for services provided
Orleans Parish man sues over allegedly handicapped-inaccessible French Market Corp.
An Orleans Parish man is suing a corporation and the city of New Orleans over alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Two men sue Take 5 Oil Change, co-workers claiming racial discrimination
Two Louisiana men are suing their former employer and several members of management, alleging racial discrimination.
Contracting company sues Jefferson Parish, charging unfair taxation
A Jefferson Parish contracting company is suing the parish and the parish sheriff, alleging unfair taxation.
Former Democratic candidate endorses Landry in AG runoff election
BATON ROUGE — Honesty is the best policy for former attorney general candidate Geri Broussard Baloney, and her endorsement of Jeff Landry reflects her principles.
Longevity in the legal profession makes for lively panel discussion
NEW ORLEANS — Prospective law students eager to join the profession need to be aware of the long road ahead.
Watts' fraud and identity theft indictment unsealed; Dog was among plaintiffs in BP oil spill litigation
GULFPORT, Miss. – David Watts smelled fraud in 41,000 oil spill claims that brother Mikal Watts filed against BP, and so did BP’s claims director and Louisiana attorney regulators, but Mikal Watts turned those claims into $2.3 billion.
Former workers sue employer, alleging failure to pay overtime
Two former workers are suing their former employer, alleging lack of payment of federally required overtime wages.
New Louisiana water code committee to address concerns with outdated laws
The Louisiana State Law Institute is forming a new water code committee with the goal of helping to create new legislation for the state’s water law.
New Orleans company sues U.S. Coachways, alleging failure to provide buses
A company providing destination services to clients visiting New Orleans is suing a transport business, alleging breach of contract.
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.