News from December 2016
Louisiana Supreme Court will hear case of attorney recommended for disbarment by disciplinary board
NEW ORLEANS – An attorney has filed an appeal with the Louisiana Supreme Court to overturn his suspension banning him from practicing law after he was accused of allegedly using racially offensive and derogatory terms to refer to judges and lawyers.
Lafayette councilman calls for investigation of civil service board, attorney
LAFAYETTE — A Lafayette councilman has called for an investigation of the local fire and police civil service board after a recording surfaced of an official in that department allegedly making racist comments.
Louisiana Attorney General confident about ruling on constitutional powers lawsuit against Gov. Edwards
BATON ROUGE – Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry is awaiting a ruling on his lawsuit against Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards regarding an executive order regarding the placement of language in state contracts disallowing discrimination based on a worker's sexual preference.
Group seeking recall of Yenni continues to obtain signatures for recall petition
NEW ORLEANS — While a rule limiting those taking signatures to being at least 600 feet away from polling places halted the progress of a recall group seeking to remove Jefferson Parish president Mike Yenni from office through the November general election and the December run-off election, their efforts are still underway.
New Orleans Councilman refuses to pay debts incurred after Supreme Court suspension
NEW ORLEANS — A New Orleans city council member faces unpaid debts after a state Supreme Court ruling found him guilty of neglecting his clients in his work as a lawyer.
Las Vegas attorney may face disbarment over Deepwater Horizon case
NEW ORLEANS — One of the side effects of the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster is that a plethora of allegedly fraudulent claims have emerged that seem to be attempting to take advantage of the victim's compensation fund set up by British Petroleum to reimburse Gulf Coast businesses for their losses after the oil spill.
Jefferson Parish resident accuses cattle sellers of selling him misidentified cattle
LAFAYETTE — A cattle buyer has filed a class-action lawsuit against John P. Sutphin, III and S&S Land & Cattle Inc., sellers, citing alleged breach of contract.
Carpenter files class action suit against employers for alleged unpaid overtime wages
LAFAYETTE — A carpenter has filed a class-action lawsuit against Travis Buquet Construction LLC, Travis Buquet Home Builders LLC, and Travis Buquet, employers, citing alleged violation of workers compensation acts.
Louisiana state chartered bank files lawsuit to obtain more than $700,000 in unpaid debt
NEW ORLEANS — A state chartered bank is suing James P. Edmonds and JPE Holdings LLC, guarantors, citing alleged breach of commercial guaranties.
Natchitoches Parish resident accuses Manson Gulf LLC of unsafe work environment
NEW ORLEANS — A crew member is suing Manson Gulf LLC, a derrick barge operator, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Shreveport residents claim unlawful arrest by Caddo Parish law enforcement agents
SHREVEPORT — Homeowner’s association officers have filed a class-action lawsuit against Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Partor, Deputy Adam Jacobo and Deputy Marcus Jeansonne, law enforcement agents, citing alleged excessive use of force.
Ohio resident accuses motorist of negligently causing an accident
NEW ORLEANS — A Gahanna, Ohio resident is suing Safeway Insurance Company, Steadfast Insurance Company, Red Rock Risk Retention Group Inc. and Nick Daniel Capdeboscq, underinsured motorist and insurance providers, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries
Consumer alleges RV manufacturer sold him a defective vehicle
BATON ROUGE — A consumer is suing Highland Ridge RV Inc., a manufacturer, citing alleged breach of implied and express warranties.
Birdman calls off $51 million lawsuit negotiations with Lil Wayne
NEW ORLEANS —The $51-million-dollar lawsuit filed in March between rappers Birdman and Lil Wayne will proceed now that Birdman has pulled his negotiations off the table.
Baton Rouge to pay DeRay McKesson, police protesters in settlement
BATON ROUGE – The Baton Rouge Metro Council approved a settlement recently with Black Lives Matter activist DeRay McKesson and other police protesters totaling approximately $100,000. The settlement comes after more than 200 people were arrested during protests after the July 5 shooting death of Alton Sterling, an unarmed black man, by Baton Rouge police.
Louisiana's Landry elected vice president of National Association of Attorneys General
BATON ROUGE — Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry has been elected vice president of the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG).
Surviving spouse accuses former employer, successor of ERISA violations
MONROE — An Ouachita Parish woman is suing a former employer and successor, alleging violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Pet owner alleges sheriff, deputy took away her dogs
LAKE CHARLES — A Lake Charles pet owner is suing Beauregard Parish law enforcement officials, alleging violation of civil rights in taking away her dogs.
Louisiana company alleges well operators breached contract
SHREVEPORT — A Louisiana company is suing Oklahoma well operators, alleging breach of contract.
Employee accuses offshore drilling companies of unsafe workplace
LAFAYETTE — A St, Martin Parish man is suing offshore drilling companies, alleging their negligence resulted in injuries to the plaintiff.