News from July 2016
Disabled man alleges New Orleans property owners violated ADA compliance laws
NEW ORLEANS — A disabled Orleans Parish man is suing New Orleans property owners, alleging failure to provide access to their facilities for handicapped patrons.
Disabled man alleges facility operator failed to comply with ADA
NEW ORLEANS — A Jefferson Parish man is suing a Metairie facility operator, alleging failure to provide access for the disabled.
6 Southern U. alumni serving Louisiana Bar Association, 2 more honored
BATON ROUGE – Eight alumni of Southern University Law Center (SULC) were recently recognized by the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA).
LASC suspends attorney Todd C. Martin for one year
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. –In a June 17 report by the Louisiana Supreme Court, the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) has commenced an investigation into allegations that attorney Todd Cooper Martin mishandled his client’s trust account. 42-year-old Martin practices law in Monroe.
LSU Law Center reaches Top 50 status in two national law school rankings
BATON ROUGE – Louisiana State University (LSU) Paul M. Hebert Law Center in Baton Rouge has been rated a Top 50 institution in two national law school rankings thanks to its high graduate employment rate.
Marine equipment alleges multiple entities owe more than $400,000
LAFAYETTE — A Houston marine equipment provider is suing multiple defendants, alleging they owe more than $400,000.
Customer accuses Supervalu of negligence
NEW ORLEANS — A Washington Parish woman suing Supervalu, alleging its negligence caused her to fall and sustain injuries at one of the defendant's stores.
Consumer alleges retail company failed to make proper disclosure
LAFAYETTE — A Louisiana man has filed a class action lawsuit against a retail company, alleging failure to provide copies of consumer reports, notices and disclosure when the plaintiff applied for a job.
Disabled employee alleges plan administrator unlawfully denial benefits
NEW ORLEANS — A disabled woman is suing Life Insurance Company of North America, alleging failure to distribute benefits.
LASC transfers tort attorney Daniel Becnel Jr. to disability inactive status
NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana Supreme Court filed an order June 24, in regards to well-established tort lawyer Daniel E. Becnel Jr. to transfer him to disability inactive status due to his struggles with health issues.
LASC approves petition for 'reciprocal discipline;' Kelly Ward suspended 2 years in 2 states
NEW ORLEANS – In a June 17 petition to the Louisiana Supreme Court, the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) requested the “imposition of reciprocal discipline” against attorney Kelly P. Ward, who is licensed to practice law in Louisiana and Illinois, based upon discipline imposed by the Illinois Supreme Court for repeated appearances in court while under the influence of alcohol.
2016 American Inns of Court award winner: Community service essential to law career
NEW ORLEANS – Community service is an essential part of a law career, this past spring's recipient of the 2016 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Fifth Circuit said during a recent interview.
Suit over Ascension Parish's conviction fee dismissed as new law enacted
BATON ROUGE – A Louisiana man has withdrawn his lawsuit regarding Ascension Parish Court's use of fees from misdemeanor convictions to cover the salary for its judge after a new state law eliminated what he saw as a conflict of interest.
3 new law grads win Tulane 34 Awards
NEW ORLEANS – Tulane Law School recently honored five members of its 2016 class for academic excellence, service and leadership.
LSU law grad Brittany Holt wins CLEA Outstanding Student Award
BATON ROUGE – Brittany Holt, a recent graduate of Louisiana State University's law school, has received the Clinical Legal Education Association (CLEA) Outstanding Student Award.
Marine towing companies allege New York corporation owes more than $400,000
NEW ORLEANS — Two Louisiana marine towing companies are suing a New York corporation, alleging the defendants owes than more than $400,000.
Construction worker alleges employers failed to pay overtime wages
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana man is suing his former employers, alleging failure to pay overtime wages.
Lead operator accuses former employers of racial harassment
LAFAYETTE — A Lafayette man is suing a Louisiana company and its owner, alleging racial discrimination.
Elderly passenger alleges Amtrak negligence caused her injuries
NEW ORLEANS — An Orleans Parish woman is suing Amtrak, alleging her injuries were caused by negligence.
Motorist, passenger allege trucker's negligence caused crash
NEW ORLEANS — Two Jefferson Parish residents are suing a trucker and his company, alleging their negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiffs.