News from August 2019
Officer can sue Black Lives Matter activist for negligence after being injured during protest, appeals court says
A police officer can sue a Black Lives Matter activist for injuries after the officer was struck with a rock during a protest, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled Aug. 8.
LABI, corporate lawyers propose legal advisory council to evaluate courtroom decisions
The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry along with corporate counsel are teaming up on a project that will evaluate judges on how their decisions in the courtroom affect businesses and the economy through a proposed legal advisory council.
Board splits over suspension recommendation for longtime Baton Rouge attorney accused of forgery
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Longtime Baton Rouge attorney Donald R. Dobbins faces possible suspension following a split Aug. 21 Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) recommendation to the state Supreme Court over allegations stemming from five complaints.
Court activity on Aug. 20: Blake Marine Group, LLC vs Dat Ha
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Blake Marine Group, LLC against Dat Ha and Talisman Casualty Insurance Company on Aug. 20.
Court activity on Aug. 20: Genevieve Castille 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 Genevieve Castille, Harold E. Newsome and Winifred Grant against Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on Aug. 20.
Case activity for Ellen DelNigro vs Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on Aug. 20
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Ellen DelNigro and Harold E. Newsome against Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on Aug. 20.
Aug. 14: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "insurance" cases
The following cases categorized as "insurance" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on Aug. 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Harold E. Newsome vs Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on Aug. 20
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Harold E. Newsome and Ruby Moore against Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company, Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Sandoz Inc. on Aug. 20.
Case activity for Steel Service Oilfield Tubular, Inc vs Rovig Minerals, Inc on Aug. 20
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Steel Service Oilfield Tubular, Inc against Rovig Minerals, Inc on Aug. 20.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on Aug. 14
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on Aug. 14 in the suits below:
Court activity on Aug. 20: Jeffery Rose vs Progressive Express Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Jeffery Rose against Progressive Express Insurance Company on Aug. 20.
Case activity for Walle Corp vs Sun Chemical Corporation on Aug. 20
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Walle Corp against Sun Chemical Corporation on Aug. 20.
Case activity for Joan Leslie Agee Dailey vs Sun Life Financial Services Company, Inc on Aug. 20
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Joan Leslie Agee Dailey and Oussama Nachar against Sun Life Financial Services Company, Inc on Aug. 20.
Aug. 14: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "personal injury" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on Aug. 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Harold E. Newsome vs Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on Aug. 20
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Harold E. Newsome and Janice Johnson against Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company and Sandoz Inc. on Aug. 20.
Permanent disbarment recommended for Lafayette attorney who allegedly practiced while ineligible
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Disbarred Lafayette attorney Peter Brian Derouen faces possible permanent disbarment following a recommendation issued Aug. 19 by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee over complaints that included practicing law while ineligible.
Case activity for Harold E. Newsome vs Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on Aug. 19
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Harold E. Newsome and Johnice Powell against Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on Aug. 19.
Aug. 13: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "contract" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on Aug. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Cheryl B. Brauner vs EAN Holdings, LLC on Aug. 19
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Cheryl B. Brauner, David Brauner and LA Publichealth Research Specialists, LLC against EAN Holdings, LLC, Sadie R Kane, Suddath Relocation Systems, Suddath Van Lines, Inc. and Vanliner Insurance Company on Aug. 19.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on Aug. 13
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on Aug. 13 in the suits below: