News from November 2018
Lawsuit seeks to determine who owns patent on synthetic opioids
NEW ORLEANS — A federal judge has ordered a Connecticut-based bio-pharmaceutical development company in a legal battle with the U.S. government and Tulane University to chart its counterclaims over who owns the patent on synthetic opioids.
Midland Funding alleges it is due more than $2,500
GRETNA – Midland Funding filed a complaint on Nov. 5 in the 24th Judicial District Court against Cali Bergeron, alleging it is due $2,573.92 plus interest.
Midland Funding sues for $2,951.21 in past due payments
GRETNA – Midland Funding filed a complaint on Nov. 8 in the 24th Judicial District Court against Dawn Melanson, seeking damages for payments due of $2,951.21 plus interest.
Capital One Bank seeks $3,080.75 in overdue balance
GRETNA – Capital One Bank filed a complaint on Nov. 2 in the 24th Judicial District Court against Louis A. Bauder, alleging that the defendant has failed to pay off the balance of $3,080.75.
New Orleans pipe manufacturer not liable in death of temporary 'borrowed employee,' federal judge rules
NEW ORLEANS — A federal judge recently tossed out a lawsuit brought by the mother of a temporary employee who succumbed to injuries sustained on the job at a New Orleans pipe manufacturing site last year.
Midland Funding seeks $2,528.30 in overdue balance
GRETNA – Midland Funding filed a complaint on Nov. 5 in the 24th Judicial District Court against Randy Durr, alleging that the defendant failed to pay off a balance of $2,528.30 plus interest.
Plaquemines Parish Council member stands by decision to push for withdrawing from coastal lawsuits
The Plaquemines Parish Council, prodded by Council Member Irvin Juneau, recently voted on whether to withdraw from coastal lawsuits against the oil and gas industry.
St. Martinville police chief says officer found guilty of using excessive force gives all cops a bad image
St. Martinville Police Chief Ricky Martin recently weighed in about a case in which a former officer who was found guilty of abusing his police powers.
LADB backs suspension for Baton Rouge attorney who allegedly assisted non-lawyers to practice law
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Baton Rouge attorney Dante Jerome Butler faces possible suspension following a split Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) recommendation to the state Supreme Court over allegations he improperly shared legal fees earned by non-attorneys at a quasi-legal center in St. Tammany Parish.
Man is seeking damages for a slip and fall at a hotel
GRETNA – A man is seeking damages for a slip and fall in a hotel.
District court dismisses 2 counts in construction companies' breach of contract dispute
A construction subcontractor was only partially victorious in its breach of contract lawsuit against a related business in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on October 25.
N.A. Trading Co. claims it's owed over $156,000
GRETNA – A trading company is seeking more than $156,000.
Autovest files lawsuit seeking more than $4,000
GRETNA – An LLC is seeking more than $4,000.
Synchrony Bank seeks over $1,500 on open account
GRETNA – A bank is seeking more than $1,500.
Alleged assailant dismissed from case against Baton Rouge General Medical Center
After a mentally impaired patient was fatally beaten, the State of Louisiana Court of Appeal for the First Circuit determined on Oct. 25 that the man who allegedly assaulted him should legally be dismissed from the personal injury lawsuit.
Expert testimony dismissed in man's accidental death from bow and arrow
On Oct. 24, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth District affirmed a lower court’s testimony that barred an expert witness’s testimony from an accidental death involving a bow and arrow.
Collection agency is seeking more than $1,700
GRETNA – A collection agency is seeking more than $1,700 in sums due.
Bank of America is seeking more than $24,000 in lawsuit
GRETNA – Bank of America is seeking more than $24,000 in sums due.
Jefferson Capital files lawsuit seeking over $2,800
GRETNA – A capital company is seeking more than $2,800 in sums due.
Calvary Spv I seeks over $2,900 in lawsuit
GRETNA – A collection agency is seeking more than $2,900.