News from February 2019
LADB hearing committee recommends suspension for Springhill attorney following undisclosed 2012 DUI arrest
NEW ORLEANS — Springhill attorney Ronald David Harvey faces possible suspension after a recommendation was issued Jan. 29 by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee following allegations in a child custody matter and an undisclosed 2012 DUI arrest
Grow Louisiana Coalition and other business groups rallying for legal reform
Several business groups recently gathered to discuss options for improving what they consider to be a worsening legal climate in the state of Louisiana
Summary judgment affirmed in legal malpractice suit stemming from 2010 oil spill
The State of Louisiana in the Court of Appeal for the First Circuit has affirmed a summary judgment despite challenges from a seafood company engaged in a legal malpractice case
Motorist files lawsuit claiming spinal injuries from crash
GRETNA – A man alleges that he was injured in a car accident due to the negligence of another driver
Woman seeking damages for alleged injuries sustained in apartment fire
NEW ORLEANS – A woman claiming she was injured in a fire at her apartment is seeking damages through a lawsuit
Lawsuit claims that urine was placed outside jail cell to cause plaintiff to slip and fall
NEW ORLEANS – A woman alleges that she was injured outside her jail cell when she slipped on urine that she claims was intentionally placed there to cause her harm
Lawsuit alleges that car dealership knowingly sold faulty vehicle
GRETNA – A man is seeking damages from an automobile dealership he claims sold him a faulty vehicle and then did nothing to repair it
Feb. 6: 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 Feb. 6. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Feb. 6: Orinoco Natural Resources, Inc. vs Modern American Recycling Service, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Merida Natural Resources, Inc., Orinoco Natural Resources, Inc. and Thomas M. Clarke against Modern American Recycling Service, Inc. on Feb. 6.
Case activity for Barrett Beach Bungalows vs BP Exploration & Production, Inc. on Feb. 6
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Barrett Beach Bungalows and Vy Nguyen against BP Exploration & Production, Inc. and John L Crain on Feb. 6:
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on Feb. 6
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on Feb. 6 in the suits below:
Court activity on Feb. 6: Lizard Property Management vs BP Exploration & Production, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Lizard Property Management and Barrett Beach Bungalows against BP Exploration & Production, Inc. on Feb. 6: 'Initial Case Assignment To Judge Eldon E. Fallon And Magistrate Judge Michael North. (ess)'
Court activity on Feb. 6: Lizard Property Management vs BP Exploration & Production, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Lizard Property Management and Barrett Beach Bungalows against BP Exploration & Production, Inc. on Feb. 6: 'Summons Issued As To Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc., Bayer Pharma Ag. (attachments: # 1 Summons)(ss)'
Case activity for Huntington Ingalls Incorporated vs Keating Law Firm, LLC on Feb. 6
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Huntington Ingalls Incorporated against Keating Law Firm, LLC, Eve S Reardon, Julie-Ann Duhe Keating and D. Patrick Keating on Feb. 6:
Feb. 6: 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 Feb. 6. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Feb. 6: Barrett Beach Bungalows vs BP Exploration & Production, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Barrett Beach Bungalows against BP Exploration & Production, Inc. and John L Crain on Feb. 6: 'Initial Case Assignment To Judge Eldon E. Fallon And Magistrate Judge Michael North. (ess)'
La Capitol Federal Credit Union seeks balance of more than $21,000
GRETNA – A credit union alleges it is owed more than $21,000 in sums due.
Finance company seeks over $24,000 on unpaid Citibank account
GRETNA – A finance company alleges it is owed more than $24,000.
Commercial driver seeks damages following traffic accident
GRETNA – An individual is seeking damages, alleging that a negligent driver struck him.
Funding company claims Iberia Marine Services owes more than $192,000
GRETNA – A funding company is seeking over $192,000 in sums due.