News from 2018
Embattled Gonzales attorney voluntarily transferred to disability inactive status
Gonzales attorney Anthony Terrell Marshall, practicing in Louisiana for 22 years, has been voluntarily transferred to disability inactive status following a May 11 Louisiana Supreme Court hearing, held more than two years after he was suspended by a federal court for alleged misconduct in two civil matters.
Worker files $3 million claim for alleged injuries working on Hess Stampede
A man is suing Hess Corporation for a steel cabinet that allegedly fell on him, causing injuries, during work he was performing for Hess. The lawsuit also claims as a foreign operation Hess does not have the authority to do business in Louisiana.
Pipefitter injured in platform incident files claim against employers
Fieldwood Energy LLC and Facilities Consulting Group LLC are being sued after an employee alleges he was injured in a work incident due to the negligence of the defendants.
Covington attorney disbarred for using trust account as slush fund
A Covington attorney who practiced law for nearly half a century leaves the profession in disgrace following his disbarment.
Federal judge denies 60-year-old woman's age and disability discrimination claims against Tulane University
A woman’s age and disability discrimination claims against a New Orleans university fell short, according to a decision filed on May 8 for the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Federal judge awards UPS worker $65,000 in damages after 500-pound delivery fell on his hand
A UPS worker was rewarded more than $65,000 after he suffered an accident while delivering a 500 pound piece of furniture according to a May 7 opinion in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
French River Fitness accused of harassing man with unwanted text messages
A man claims that he was harassed by a company.
Macy's accused of harassment after it allegedly sent woman unwanted text messages
A woman claims that Macy's harassed her with text messages.
Charming Charlie LLC claims that she was harassed by Charming Charlie LLC
A woman claims that she was harassed by a company.
Raindow Shops allegedly sent woman unwanted promotional text messages without consent
A woman is seeking damages after she allegedly was harassed by a company.
Mega Minutos allegedly sent text messages to individual without consent
A man claims that he was harassed by a phone company.
TIGO allegedly sent woman promotional text messages without consent
A woman is seeking damages, claiming that she was harassed by a telecommunications company.
Avita Pharmacy accused of negligence after allegedly giving man wrong prescription
A man is seeking damages after he allegedly received the wrong prescription.
Eagle Scaffolding and Equipment Company Inc. allegedly failed to inspect buck hoist
A woman is seeking damages on behalf of her husband, who allegedly was injured while at a worksite.
A woman claims that she tripped and fell over a hole at Park Timbers Swim & Tennis Club
A woman claims that she was injured at a swim and tennis club.
610 Baronne St. LLC accused of negligence after man allegedly wedges foot in water-damaged carpet
A man is seeking damages after he allegedly wedged his foot into water-damaged carpet.
New Orleans environmental attorney placed on probation following 2014 cyberstalking charge
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — New Orleans-based environmental attorney Stuart H. Smith, practicing in Louisiana for almost 32 years, has received a voluntary deferred suspension following a May 11 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding after he was convicted of cyberstalking.
Houston attorney permanently disbarred following allegations in single client matter
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Houston attorney Jose W. Vega, admitted to the bar in Louisiana 1993, has been permanently disbarred following a May 11 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding.
Federal judge rules that it is 'premature' to determine enforceability of contract in lawsuit involving Andarko
A federal judge has denied Andarko Petroleum Corp.’s motion for summary judgment against co-defendant Dolphin Services LLC in a lawsuit brought by an oil platform worker who claims he was injured while working aboard the Constitution Spar.
Federal judge denies attorneys' fees to blind man who lost ADA suit against Winn-Dixie Stores Inc.
A federal judge has denied a blind man’s petition for legal fees in a case that began over his claims that water refill stations at a national grocery store chain denied equal access to him in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.