News from March 2017
Baton Rouge attorney suspended for alleged 'threat of harm'
NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Supreme Court ruled on Feb. 15 to the suspend Baton Rouge attorney J. Renee Martin from the practice of law.
Appeals panel upholds summary judgment for doctor in prisoner suit
NEW ORLEANS — The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a doctor treating a prisoner at the maximum security Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola was not deliberately indifferent in treating his pain.
Conviction of New Orleans traffic court accountant who overbilled will stand
NEW ORLEANS — The conviction and three-year sentence of an accountant found guilty of theft, money laundering and unlawful payment structuring while working as a contractor for the New Orleans Traffic Court will stand, a court has ruled.
Appeals court affirms district court's denial to review boat lift operator’s Horizon claim
NEW ORLEANS — The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a finding from federal court in New Orleans that refused to hear a boat lift operator's claim for damages involving the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
Criminal-defense attorney reinstated following misconduct charges
NEW ORLEANS — Criminal-defense attorney Frank Ferrara of Walker has been conditionally reinstated to the practice of law in Louisiana, subject to a two-year period of probation.
Does Louisiana's legal system in regard to criminal convictions discriminate against African-Americans?
NEW ORLEANS — District Court Judge Arthur Hunter ruled in an early February murder trial that Louisiana’s law requiring only 10 of 12 jurors to make the same conclusion about a defendant’s guilt is not — as defense attorney Colin Reingold characterized it — a racist law.
Lawsuit against man who killed toddler in car accident dismissed
THIBODAUX — A judge has dismissed a 2015 lawsuit over a car accident that killed a young girl in a shopping center parking lot in Thibodaux.
Community college alleges student owes more than $1,000
GRETNA – A community college is suing a student, alleging he owes more than $1,000.
Mother blames Jefferson Parish School Board for son's injuries
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish mother is suing the local school board, alleging negligence led to a vehicle striking her son on his way to school.
Student accused of failing to pay off loan
NEW ORLEANS – A student trust is suing a student, alleging she owes more than $35,000.
Linen service alleges customers failed to pay for services
GRETNA – A linen service company is suing a customer, alleging it owes more than $35,000 .
Resident alleges poor care at assisted living facility
NEW ORLEANS – A resident is suing a New Orleans nursing home facility, alleging poor care.
Discover Bank alleges credit card customer owes more than $5,300
GRETNA – Discover Bank is suing a credit card customer, alleging he owes more than $5,300.
University alleges student owes more than $3,000
NEW ORLEANS – A university is suing a student, alleging he owes more than $3,000.
Community college alleges student owes more than $4,500
NEW ORLEANS – A community college is suing a student, alleging she owes more than $4,500.
Funding company alleges customer owes more than $1,500
GRETNA – A funding company is suing a credit card customer, alleging she owes more than $1,500.
Law firm alleges client owes more than $55,000
NEW ORLEANS – A law firm is suing a client, alleging it failed to pay for legal services.
Community college alleges student owes more than $1,500
NEW ORLEANS – A community college is suing a student, alleging she owes more than $1,500.
DeepCor Marine alleges Montco Inc., vessels owe more than $4 million
NEW ORLEANS – A Delaware corporation alleges it is owed more than $4 million for its services.
Seaman employed on Rowan drill ship alleges grease trap caused fall
NEW ORLEANS – A Florida man alleges his Houston employer failed to maintain a grease trap and that caused his injuries.