News from April 2019
April 16: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for motor vehicle cases
The following motor vehicle-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on April 16. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Louisiana Supreme Court hands down largely deferred reciprocal suspensions against Dallas attorney
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Dallas attorney Richard Joseph Deaguero has been reciprocally suspended following an April 22 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding over discipline imposed against him in three separate Texas proceedings.
Shreveport attorney back on probation after being reinstated late last year
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Shreveport attorney Rebecca Lynn Vishnefski has been placed on probation following an April 22 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding less than six months after she was reinstated.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION: Gulf Logistics Operating, Inc., To Pay $25,000 To Settle EEOC Disability Lawsuit
Gulf Logistics Operating, Inc., a Larose, Louisiana company that operates a fleet of off-shore workboats in the Gulf of Mexico has agreed to pay $25,000 and provide other significant relief to settle a disability lawsuit by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on April 15
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on April 15 in the suits below:
April 15: 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 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Judge denies motion for summary judgment in slip-and-fall accident at Wendy's restaurant in Gretna
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana recently denied a motion for summary judgment requested by Haza Foods of Louisiana LLC and Wendy’s International LLC in a personal injury lawsuit filed by Erin M. Marine.
April 15: 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 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Taylor Porter Works its “Klingon” at the 2019 Pennington Trivia Fundraiser
Sporting a Star Trek costume theme, the Taylor Porter trivia team participated in the 2019 "The Answer" Trivia Game Fundraiser supporting the Pennington Biomedical Research Foundation and the critical research being done by the Center on chronic diseases.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: Department of Justice releases reports focused on improving safety and wellness of the nation’s 800,000 law enforcement officers
The Department of Justice released two complementary reports that focus on the mental health and safety of the nation’s federal, state, local and tribal police officers.
WILSON ELSER: CityBusiness Covers Wilson Elser’s Maritime Law Team
Wilson Elser’s Maritime Law practice was featured in the Maritime & Energy Impact 2019 issue of CityBusiness.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Taylor Porter Participates in BRBA Easter Eggstravaganza Collection Drive
Taylor Porter participated in the annual Baton Rouge Bar Association (BRBA) Easter Eggstravaganza, collecting plastic eggs, candy, and donations for students at area Baton Rouge public schools.
April 12: 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 12. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on April 12
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on April 12 in the suits below:
April 12: 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 12. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Aaron Hughes vs Jean Lafitte Harbor on April 17
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Aaron Hughes against Jean Lafitte Harbor on April 17:
Court activity on April 17: Qadiyyah Abdur- Razzaaq vs Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Harold E. Newsome and Qadiyyah Abdur- Razzaaq against Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company and Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on April 17.
New Orleans lawsuit puts 'politics ahead of hardworking citizens' best interests,' Pelican Institute says
The City of New Orleans filed a lawsuit against several oil and gas companies alleging their operations are harming the environment, but this action by the city may result in undesirable consequences, given the massive role the industry plays in the city.
Case activity for Cynthia Shockley vs Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on April 16
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Cynthia Shockley and Harold E. Newsome against Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company, Sandoz Inc. and Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on April 16:
Case activity for Barrett Beach Bungalows vs BP Exploration & Production, Inc. on April 16
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Barrett Beach Bungalows, Birvile Bright, Carol Perkins, Charles Thompson, Charlotte Knight, Cheryl Puletti, Donald Browning, Robert Brown, Sam Wherry, Sandra Castle, Sherry Windorf, Thomas Trinkle and Winfred Evans-Jordan against BP Exploration & Production, Inc. and John L Crain on April 16.