News from April 2019
GAINSBURGH BENJAMIN DAVID MEUNIER: Settlement Reached Resolving Xarelto Multidistrict Litigation Claims
Our firm--which, through its partner Gerald Meunier as Co-Liaison Counsel, had a leadership role on behalf of plaintiffs--is pleased to announce that the makers of the popular blood-thinner Xarelto® have agreed to a $775,000,000 settlement to resolve litigation by patients who suffered bleeding injuries after taking the prescription drug.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Castille Elected to Board of Baton Rouge Area Foundation
Taylor, Porter, Brooks & Phillips LLP issued the following announcement on April 9.Taylor Porter Partner and Executive Committee Member Preston Castille has been elected to the board of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF), a community foundation and nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Louisiana's capital region.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: U.S. Attorney David C. Joseph observes National Crime Victims’ Rights Week with Shreveport event
In observance of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 7 to 13, 2019, U.S. Attorney David. C. Joseph was the guest speaker on Monday at the annual proclamation ceremony in Shreveport, hosted by the Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Office, which was at the Shreveport-Caddo Government Plaza on Travis Street.
Federal court grants summary judgment for insurer in swimming pool construction case
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana couple who sued a construction company and its insurer over alleged damages caused by a swimming pool installation has suffered a setback in court.
Court affirms exemption of peremption against Lafourche Paris Water District on pipeline construction
BATON ROUGE – The Lafourche Paris Water District, which was attempting to fight an exemption of peremption against a building company that has been building a pipeline, has suffered a loss in court.
Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch director critical of Terrebonne Parish's fight against coastal oil and gas firms
In an op-ed written by Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch director Lana Venable and published by Watchdog, Venable calls attention to a plan involving the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Taylor Porter Sponsors National Security and Foreign Affairs Communications Summit
Taylor, Porter, Brooks & Phillips LLP issued the following announcement on April 9.LSU’s Manship School of Mass Communication hosted CNN military and diplomatic analyst Rear Admiral John Kirby USN (ret) and Vice President of Government Operations Communications at The Boeing Company Gordon Johndroe for “Classified Communications: Messaging for National Security and Foreign Affairs” on April 8.
Court activity on April 12: USI INSURANCE SERVICES LLC vs MERRICK T MATTTHEWS
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by USI INSURANCE SERVICES LLC against MERRICK T MATTTHEWS and PAUL'S INSURANCE SERVICES, LLC on April 12.
Court activity on April 12: Margaret Burtchaell vs Sandoz Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Harold E. Newsome, Margaret Burtchaell and William Burtchaell against Sandoz Inc. on April 12.
Attorneys will be only winners in lawsuits targeting energy industry, Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch says
Lawsuits that target the energy industry and allege environmental damage from production activities decades ago are a growing problem in Louisiana, Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch says on its website.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on April 5
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on April 5 in the suits below:
April 5: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for contract cases
The following contract-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on April 5. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
April 5: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for personal injury cases
The following personal injury-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on April 5. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
April 4: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for personal injury cases
The following personal injury-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on April 4. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
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U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on April 4
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on April 4 in the suits below:
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on April 3
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on April 3 in the suits below:
April 3: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for personal injury cases
The following personal injury-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on April 3. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for United Community Bank vs Lily Jane MV on April 9
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by United Community Bank against Lily Jane MV and La Louisiana MV on April 9:
Pelican Institute CEO condemns Terrebone Parish efforts to disrupt oil and gas operations
It is no secret that Louisiana is often criticized for its proliferation of trial attorneys who make a profit by pursuing legal battles in which large settlements are attached. A recent tactic in Terrebonne Parish is being brought to light by Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch through an op-ed written by Lana Venable, director of LLAW, and published by Watchdog.