News from February 2019
Case activity for Thomas Bradley vs BP Exploration & Production, Inc. on Feb. 22
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Thomas Bradley and Barrett Beach Bungalows against BP Exploration & Production, Inc., John L Crain and Bayer CropScience, Inc. on Feb. 22:
Attorney Brian Cummings brings compassion to personal injury cases
Nashville attorney Brian Cummings dedicates his life's work to helping people who are injured or those who have lost someone due to the negligence of others.
Case activity for Lizard Property Management vs BP Exploration & Production, Inc. on Feb. 21
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Lizard Property Management, Barrett Beach Bungalows and Gemma A Smoot against BP Exploration & Production, Inc. on Feb. 21:
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on Feb. 21
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on Feb. 21 in the suits below:
Feb. 21: 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. 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Suspension recommended for Alexandria attorney over allegations in 3 client matters
NEW ORLEANS — Alexandria attorney Robert Wesley Malone faces possible suspension following a recent recommendation by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee over allegations in three client matters.
Pelican Institute: Over-detention cases are latest example of 'Louisiana’s broken criminal justice system'
Multiple lawsuits have recently been filed on behalf of individuals being held in Louisiana prisons past their release dates, a practice that costs taxpayers thousands and violates the rights of those inmates who have fulfilled the requirements of their sentences.
ACLU calls state prison system's over-detention crisis 'unacceptable and unconstitutional'
A series of lawsuits are being filed on behalf of inmates that have been kept in Louisiana prisons for periods of time, ranging from weeks to years, after their release dates.
Disaster Recovery Unit files legal action seeking $150,000
GRETNA – The State of Louisiana claims it is owed $150,000 on an unpaid grant.
Jury will decide whether injured offshore oil platform worker is a 'borrowed servant,' federal judge rules
NEW ORLEANS — A jury will have to decide whether an injured worker employed by a contractor on an offshore oil platform is a "borrowed servant," which would mean the platform's Texas-based owner is not liable, a federal judge ruled recently.
Federal judge rules Phillips 66 isn't entitled to coverage from contractor's insurer in pipeline explosion case
NEW ORLEANS — A Texas-based multinational energy company is not entitled to defense or coverage from a contractor's insurer in a personal injury lawsuit filed by workers following a natural gas pipeline explosion, a federal judge recently ruled.
Caliber Home Loans seeks more than $370,000 on unpaid mortgage
GRETNA – A home loan company is seeking more than $370,000 on a mortgage balance.
Customer says he was injured in a slip and fall at an AutoZone
GRETNA – A man alleges that he was injured when he slipped and fell in an AutoZone.
Retirement system claims Chase Bank owes it over $22,000
GRETNA – A retirement company is seeking more than $22,000 in sums due from a bank.
Woman claims she slipped and fell at Boomtown Casino
GRETNA – A woman is seeking damages for an alleged slip and fall at a casino.
Woman claims she was injured at Bonnabel Field in Kenner
GRETNA –A couple is seeking damages after an individual was caused to fall in a baseball stadium due to a dangerous condition.
Capital One files lawsuit seeking over $2,600
GRETNA – A bank is seeking more than $2,600 in sums due.
State agency seeks repayment of $37,500 disaster recovery grant
GRETNA – The State of Louisiana alleges it is owed $37,500 on a grant.
Disaster Recovery Unit claims recipient misused repair grant
GRETNA – The State of Louiisana alleges it is owed $37,500 on a grant.
TD Bank files legal action seeking over $750
GRETNA – A bank is seeking over $750 on an open account.