News from April 2018
State appeals court dismisses untimely appeal filed by Bosley’s Driving School
The First Circuit Court of Appeal on April 13 dismissed an appeal filed by O’Neal Bosley and Bosley’s Driving School in response to a lawsuit Bosley filed in an attempt to prevent the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections from permanently revoking the company's licenses to teach driver’s education.
Appellate court won't let Louisiana DOTD off the hook in dangerous road case
A Shreveport couple will go back to trial after the Second Circuit Court of Appeal reversed a judgment in the state’s favor, finding conflicting testimonies about the safety of a local road were sufficient to merit sending the case back to the First Judicial District Court for the Parish of Caddo.
LADB backs disbarment for Covington attorney who allegedly created false quitclaim deeds
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Covington attorney William M. Magee, practicing in Louisiana nearly 40 years, faces possible disbarment following a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) recommendation to the state Supreme Court in March over allegations he created improperly executed and notarized false quitclaim deeds.
LADB recommends suspension for Baton Rouge attorney after stipulating to rule violations
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Baton Rouge attorney Raushanah Shakia Hunter faces possible suspension following a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) recommendation to the state Supreme Court after she stipulated to violating professional conduct rules.
LADB recommends disbarment for Covington attorney who allegedly paid medical expenses from settlement
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Covington attorney John Morris Dunn III, practicing in Louisiana for more than 46 years, faces possible disbarment following a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) recommendation to the state Supreme Court in February for allegedly using settlement proceeds to pay his medical expenses.
Houston attorney faces possible permanent disbarment following LADB recommendation
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Houston attorney Jose W. Vega, practicing in Louisiana since 1993, faces permanent disbarment following a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) recommendation to the state Supreme Court over allegations involving a former client.
LADB hearing committee backs deferred suspension for New Orleans attorney over cocaine allegations
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — New Orleans attorney William Christopher Beary awaits the outcome of a recommendation issued by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee in March that he receive a deferred suspension for alleged cocaine possession.
Suspension recommended for Baton Rouge attorney convicted of 'chest bumping' DA
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Baton Rouge attorney Felix Anthony DeJean IV awaits the outcome of a recommendation issued by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee in March that he be suspended after "chest bumping" a district attorney while leaving a judge's chambers in 2015.
LADB hearing panel backs deferred suspension for Belle Chasse attorney
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Belle Chasse attorney Patrick A. Giraud awaits the outcome of a recommendation issued by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee in March that he receive a deferred suspension after allegedly using trust account funds to support his addiction to pain medication.
LADB hearing committee recommends suspension for New Iberia attorney
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — New Iberia attorney Alicia Johnson Butler awaits the outcome of a recommendation issued by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee in February that she be suspended for a year.
LADB hearing panel recommends suspended Deridder attorney refund fee to client
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Deridder attorney Mitchel M. Evans II awaits the outcome of a recommendation issued by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee in February after he allegedly failed to comply with his clients instructions in a 2015 case.
City of Westwego accused of negligence after technicians allegedly dropped stretcher
A man claims that emergency medical technicians dropped his stretcher.
Capital One claims that Jefferson Parish woman owes it more than $3,000
Capital One is seeking over $3,000 from a Jefferson Parish resident.
Capital One is seeking over $5,000 from Jefferson Parish woman
Capital One claims that it is owed more than $5,000.
Couples accuses Jefferson Parish Streets Department of negligence after bus allegedly ran over lifted storm drain
A couple claims that they were injured by a negligent driver.
Woman claims she tripped over obstacle at Hilton New Orleans Riverside
A woman is seeking damages after she allegedly tripped over an obstacle.
Capital One is seeking more than $2,000 from Jefferson Parish man
Capital One claims that it is owed over $2,000.
Capital One claims that it is owed more than $1,600 in unpaid debt
Capital One claims that it is owed more than $1,600.
South Baldwin Regional Medical Center is seeking over $1,700
A hospital claims that it is owed more than $1,700.
Cach LLC claims that Colorado resident owes it more than $1,000
Cach LLC is seeking more than $1,000 in sums due.