News from April 2016
Red Roof franchiser accuses Louisiana business of trademark infringement
NEW ORLEANS — A Red Roof franchiser is suing a Louisiana business, alleging trademark infringement.
U.S. senators introduce bill to rename Shreveport Federal Building in honor of late judge
WASHINGTON, – U.S. Sens. Bill Cassidy and David Vitter introduced a bill last week that would rename the Shreveport Federal Building to the "Tom Stagg Federal Building and United States Courthouse" in honor of the late judge Thomas ‘Tom’ Eaton Stagg.
Louisiana's budget woes halt justice in Orleans Parish
NEW ORLEANS — An Orleans Parish judge ordered the release of seven indigent defendants last week because of the Public Defenders Office's inability to adequately represent them; however, the release was stayed pending appeal.
Louisiana DNR could benefit from parishes' suits against oil and gas industries
BATON ROUGE – With the state recently taking over more than 39 lawsuits brought by three parishes against oil and gas companies, the Louisiana Department of Natural Resource is waiting to see what -- if any -- money it will receive from the litigation to restore coastal wetlands lost to erosion.
Tom Benson's mental competency files to remain sealed
NEW ORLEANS – Records relating to the Tom Benson mental competency case will remain under seal following a ruling by the Louisiana Supreme Court.
ACLU: Edwards rescinded the Marriage and Conscience Act, now there’s nothing to litigate
BATON ROUGE – This week, Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards rescinded his predecessor’s controversial executive order protecting religious freedom, a move that effectively ends a lawsuit that LGBT activists filed last June.
Trump's popularity isn't always enough when it comes to winning delegates
BATON ROUGE – With only three months to go until the Republican National Convention, frontrunner Donald Trump seems to be feeling the tension as he looks to collect the necessary 1,237 delegates to secure the party’s nomination for president.
Contractor accuses bank of owing more than $778,000
NEW ORLEANS — A Baton Rouge contractor is suing California First National Bank, alleging breach of contract and negligent misrepresentation.
Customer accuses creditor of fraudulent transfer
BATON ROUGE — Two Louisiana residents are suing a Baton Rouge credit institution, alleging fraudulent transfer.
Nurse accuses medical center of racial discrimination
SHREVEPORT — An African-American nurse is suing a medical center, alleging violation of civil rights and wrongful eviction.
Louisiana Association of Business and Industry opposes state False Claims Act
BATON ROUGE – A bill aiming to combat and prevent fraud and abuse committed by any person against the state government was recently introduced into the Louisiana State Legislature.
Former executive accuses car dealership of disability discrimination
NEW ORLEANS — A former general manager is suing a car dealership, alleging disability discrimination and wrongful termination.
Oklahoma widow alleges Rolls-Royce's defective engine caused chopper crash
BATON ROUGE — A widow is suing Rolls-Royce Corporation, alleging an engine design defect led to a fatal helicopter crash that killed her husband.
Federal court dismisses contracting company's unfair taxation lawsuit against Jefferson Parish
NEW ORLEANS — A federal court has denied a contracting company's lawsuit against Jefferson Parish that alleges unfair taxation.
Professors' association moves to help fired LSU instructor
BATON ROUGE - While some allegations of sexual harassment by college professors can be complicated cases that must be examined carefully, there's a case at Louisiana State University that some believe isn't so complicated.
Diver alleges defect on ship caused injuries
LAFAYETTE — A diver is suing his employers over allegations a defect in his living quarters on the vessel Ocean Patriot caused him injuries.
Jerry Baldwin will pursue new trial in racial ULL discrimination suit
BATON ROUGE — Following a mistrial in his discrimination suit against the University of Louisiana-Lafayette, former head football coach Jerry Baldwin has asked for another day in court.
John Pierre takes helm of Southern University Law Center
BATON ROUGE — As John Pierre became more interested in legal higher education, he started to see the importance and impact graduates of the Southern University Law Center have in the state, as they take jobs in public affairs, business and nonprofits.
Workman blames ship owners for injuries aboard vessel
NEW ORLEANS — A workman is suing the owners of a vessel, alleging negligence for failing to provide a safe work environment, which he says caused him to fall and severely injure himself.
Energy services provider alleges Houma corporations owe $1.78 million
NEW ORLEANS — An oil and gas industry services provider is suing two energy companies, alleging breach of contract involving a payment of more than $1.7 million.