News from June 2018
Judge grants part of Great Lakes Dredge and Dock's motion to dismiss expert witnesses in maritime injury case
NEW ORLEANS – In a court order filed May 31 in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, U.S. District Judge Lance M. Africk ruled on a defendant's motion to exclude two of the plaintiff's witnesses from testimony in a maritime work injury lawsuit.
Owner of ship that struck well denied summary judgment in insurance bonus case
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana recently denied a defendant's motion for summary judgment in a legal challenge regarding an insured well that was damaged by a moving ship.
Electronic security system antitrust case transferred to federal court in Texas
NEW ORLEANS – A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana recently ordered a dispute claiming antitrust violations and violations of state commerce laws in the states of Louisiana, Texas and California transferred to the federal court in Texas.
Bayer, General Electric among defendants named medical negligence lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS - A woman who allegedly suffered an allergic reaction is blaming Bayer, General Electric, and other pharmaceutical companies in a petition filed May 30 with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
CenturyLink stockholders claim company misled customers, demand reform
LAFAYETTE - A lawsuit was filed June 6 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana by Neil Flanders and CenturyLink stockholders against 17 senior officers and company directors, including former U.S. Sen. Mary L. Landrieu, citing alleged breach of fiduciary duty.
LADB committee recommends reinstatement for suspended New Orleans attorney, former public defender
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — A Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee has recommended that suspended New Orleans attorney and former public defender Trisha Ann Ward be conditionally readmitted to practice law in the state.
LADB panel recommends dismissal of allegations against New Orleans attorney
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — For the second time in about four years, a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee has recommended that a disciplinary charge against New Orleans attorney Deidre Katrina Peterson be dismissed.
Federal court says it lacks jurisdiction in computer information theft case filed in Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana recently dismissed a lawsuit alleging the theft of computer information by a Texas-based direct mail marketing firm saying it had no jurisdiction over the case.
Alliance Energy Services ordered to pay attorneys' fees in overtime pay case
NEW ORLEANS – Alliance Energy Services was recently ordered to pay attorneys' fees and costs related to a settlement agreement over uncompensated work time.
Oilfield service company tries to reverse trademark after alleging business stole its system
A company hopes the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reverses a trademark for an oilfield services firm that alleges they created a proprietary tubing system, based on a lawsuit filed June 4.
Shipping company in hot water as it allegedly refuses to pay nearly $300,000 for repairs
Boland Marine and Industrial, LLC filed a $286,000 maritime lawsuit against JSC Murmansk Shipping Company and its subsidiary M/V Pomorye, alleging it made repairs and completed other services for M/V Pomorye such as dockage, water, security, and payment of harbor fees.
Walmart seeks to have store greeter removed as defendant in slip and fall lawsuit
Walmart wants one of its employees tossed from a slip and fall lawsuit, arguing an employee cannot be named as a defendant simply for doing his or her job, according to a Notice of Removal it filed June 5 with the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana Monroe Division.
Big rig driver seeks to move crash lawsuit to federal court
A shipping company and its employee have responded to a lawsuit with a Notice of Removal after a rear-end collision led to a complaint. The notice was filed in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana Monroe Division on June 1.
Uniform Apparel alleges insurance company improperly denied burglary damage claim
NEW ORLEANS – An apparel company claims that its insurance company improperly denied its claim for damages from a burglary.
Area Objective alleges shutters made by Period Millworks warped
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish company alleges shutters it ordered for three houses did not perform as expected.
Man seeks to arbitrate injury claim with Public Storage Co.
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish is seeking to arbitrate his personal injury claims against the owner of a storage unit.
Man files suit against New Orleans over allegations drain top was defective, caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish man claims that he was injured when he fell into a drain hole.
Woman alleges Carousel Gardens Amusement Park carousel caused injuries to leg, back
NEW ORLEANS – A woman alleges she was injured at a New Orleans park when a carousel started without warning.
Widow files wrongful death suit against Loomis Armored US, Campus Federal Credit Union
NEW ORLEANS – The widow of an armored guard is seeking damages from his employer and a business over allegations of wrongful death.
Customer alleges he was injured in a slip and fall at Harahan Home Depot
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man claims that he was injured in a slip and fall at the Home Depot in Harahan.