News from 2018
Judge clears way for injured rail worker's suit against NOPB to proceed
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana recently cleared the way for a jury to hear a civil case filed by a switchman for the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad who was injured while moving railcars.
Judge dismisses several claims in company's suit alleging payroll scheme by two employees
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana recently agreed to toss out several claims by a Cut Off company that is suing two former employees in an alleged payroll scheme.
Shreveport attorney sued by quadriplegic client three years ago goes on disability inactive status
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Longtime Shreveport attorney Norman R. Gordon, sued about three years ago by a former client who alleged he was misled into a bad settlement, has been voluntarily placed on disability inactive status following an Aug. 7 Louisiana Supreme Court order.
Elections: What’s at Stake
If there ever were a time in U.S. history when the phrase “elections have consequences” would be most accurate, now would be that time. The contrast between the past and current United States President could not be more different. Under President Obama, we experienced moratorium on drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, endless regulations and negative rhetoric.
Ducote ineligible for state Supreme Court run
A Louisiana Supreme Court candidate’s challenge to stay in the 2018 General Election has been lost.
Food hall cannot open new eateries under 'St. Roch Market' name until trial, judge rules
A federal judge blocked a New Orleans food hall from using the St. Roch Market name for other restaurants around the United States.
Insurer absolved from paying out for contractor's damages in construction project gone bad
NEW ORLEANS – The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently turned down a construction company's bid to recover damages from its excess insurance provider after the insurer denied the contractor's claim regarding a courthouse project that went wrong.
Transformer maker's bid to collect for shipping damage shut down by appeals court
NEW ORLEANS – A Netherlands-based power transformer manufacturer that filed a lawsuit after three of its transformers were damaged en route to St. Gabriel, Louisiana, recently lost its bid to collect damages in the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Public service drives New Orleans attorney as she prepares to lead the American Bar Association
NEW ORLEANS — For Judy Perry Martinez, president-elect of the American Bar Association (ABA), the fact that her term will fall within the centennial celebration of the adoption of 19th Amendment to the Constitution holds special meaning.
Cach LLC claims open account of over $1,800
GRETNA – An LLC is seeking more than $1,800 in sums due.
Deville Asset Management claims client owes over $6,300
GRETNA – A management company is seeking more than $6,300 in sums due.
National Collegiate Master Student Loan Trust files claim for over $23,000
GRETNA – A student loan trust is seeking more than $23,000.
LVNV Funding is seeking more than $2,000 in sums due
GRETNA – A funding company is seeking more than $2,000 in sums due.
Barclays Bank seeks payment of $2,560 owed on Visa card account
GRETNA – Barclays Bank Delaware is seeking more than $2,500 allegedly due on a Visa card account.
LVNV Funding claims customer owes more than $1,200 on Bankcard
GRETNA – LVNV Funding LLC alleges that it is owed more than $1,200 on a Bankcard account.
Westlake Financial seeks payment of $4,330 owed on auto loan
GRETNA – A financial service company is seeking more than $4,000 allegedly due on a car loan.
Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch admonishes 'billboard attorneys'
BATON ROUGE – Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch (LLAW) believes meritless lawsuits in the state are hurting businesses and taxpayers.
LADB recommends suspension for New Orleans attorney convicted of 'chest bumping' DA
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Baton Rouge attorney Felix Anthony DeJean IV faces possible suspension following a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) recommendation to the state Supreme Court after his conviction for allegedly "chest bumping" a district attorney while leaving a judge's chambers in 2015.
LADB recommends suspension for New Orleans attorney
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — New Orleans attorney Tyrone F. Watkins faces possible suspension following a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) recommendation to the state Supreme Court after he allegedly failed to expedite litigation in a client's expungement case.
LNVN Funding claims it is owed more than $1,600
GRETNA – A funding company is seeking more than $1,600 in sums due