News from July 2016
Rule XXIII revisions aim for less-adversarial state Judiciary Commission
Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson recently said the Louisiana Supreme Court approved considerable revisions to Supreme Court Rule XXIII, pertaining to the Judiciary Commission of Louisiana, which became effective on July 1.
Two convicted murderers seek to intervene in suit over constitutionality of lethal injections
BATON ROUGE – Convicted murderers Shedran Williams and Todd Wessinger, who have been on death row since being sentenced in the 1990s, are seeking to join a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the method of execution used in Louisiana.
A woman is seeking damages, claiming non-payment for services
A woman is seeking damages, claiming that she was never paid in full for services that she delivered.
Iberia Bank is seeking damages on a promissory note that has allegedly not been repaid
GRETNA – Iberia Bank claims that two customers are indebted to them for more than $38,000.
Woman files suit after falling at Family Dollar store
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is seeking damages after she allegedly slipped and fell in a Family Dollar Store.
Nahans Construction Group Inc. alleges it is owed for work completed
NEW ORLEANS – A construction group is seeking damages, claiming that it was not paid for work completed.
Woman claims that faulty handicapped ramp at a Michael's store caused her to fall
NEW ORLEANS – A woman claims that she was caused injuries due to a faulty handicapped ramp at a Michael's store.
Woman seeks damages after slip and fall at medical center
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is seeking damages, claiming that a puddle of water caused her to fall and be injured.
Man claims he purchased a defective Volkswagen vehicle
NEW ORLEANS – A man is seeking damages claiming that he was sold a defective Volkswagen vehicle under false pretenses.
Medical center files suit over allegedly unpaid bill
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana corporation is seeking damages, claiming that a New Orleans man failed to pay for the goods received from it.
South Central Community College seeks allegedly unpaid bill from former student
NEW ORLEANS – A community college is seeking damages, claiming that a student failed to make payments on an open account.
A community college is seeking damages, claiming that a student failed to pay for attending
A community college is seeking damages after a student allegedly failed to pay for the privilege of attending the college.
U.S. Circuit Court rejects environmental group's attempt to derail liquid natural gas projects in Texas & Louisiana
A federal appellate court recently issued two related decisions that reject the Sierra Club’s attempt to challenge the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) environmental impact analysis and subsequent approval of two proposed liquid natural gas (LNG) export projects.
Fayard’s run for Senate may be dampened by voters leery of political family
BATON ROUGE – If history is a guide, New Orleans-based attorney Caroline Fayard will have no concern when it comes to financing her political campaign; however, the battle in her run for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. David Vitter’s (R-LA) may be trying to win over skeptic voters troubled by several controversies surrounding her family’s ties and involvement in politics.
Promoter alleges he is owed more than $19,000 from Republic New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS – A man is seeking damages, claiming that an employer changed contract details without his consent and failed to pay him for delivered services.
Couple seeks rescission of home sale after defects allegedly found
NEW ORLEANS – A couple claims that they were deceptively sold a home that was in poor condition.
Priest’s lawsuit against news station accusing him of child molestation has been dismissed
The lawsuit against a television station by a priest over an inaccurate graphic that aired, labeling him as child molester, has been dismissed.
Top 100 Law Firm opens New Orleans office
One of the top law firms in the United States has acquired 30 lawyers from the recently-closed firm of Beirne, Maynard & Parsons.
Contractor alleges it was not paid for completed work
NEW ORLEANS – A contractor is seeking damages, claiming that it was not paid for completed work.
Couple seeks return of home deposit
NEW ORLEANS – A couple is seeking damages claiming that a deposit they put on a home and did not buy has not been returned.