News from January 2019
Guest claims she slipped on a wet floor in an Extended Stay motel
GRETNA – A woman is seeking damages, alleging that she was caused to slip and fall in an Extended Stay motel.
La Madeleine diner says restaurant's chair broke underneath her
GRETNA – A customer is seeking damages, alleging she was injured when a faulty chair broke under her weight.
Court dismisses federal discrimination claims in suit against Tangipahoa Parish School Board
NEW ORLEANS -- The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has partially granted motions to dismiss an employment discrimination lawsuit against members of the Tangipahoa Parish School Board.
Court denies several motions regarding testimony in suit over MRI equipment at Metairie medical center
The court granted several motions for summary judgment and denied some in a case involving Philips Healthcare
Court awards seaman more than $630,00 in damages for grinder accident aboard Marquette Transportation vessel
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana recently awarded a former seaman more than $630,000 in a lawsuit claiming he was injured while working aboard a vessel owned by Marquette Transportation.
Judge dismisses remaining claims in Orleans Parish courthouse breach of contract lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana recently dismissed the remainder of a breach of contract lawsuit filed by a contracting company hired to construct a courthouse in Orleans Parish.
HAMMOND SILLS ADKINS GUICE LLP: Jonathan Blake Awarded 2019 "Man of the Year" Award by 100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge
Jonathan Blake, an associate with our Baton Rouge office, was awarded the 2019 "Man of the Year" Award by 100 Black Men of Metro Baton Rouge.
FORMAN WATKINS: FormanWatkins Welcomes Mandi Murphy as Director of Human Resources
Forman Watkins & Krutz is proud to announce Mandi Murphy has joined the Firm as Director of Human Resources.
GOLD WEEMS BRUSER SUES & RUNDELL: Crenshaw named as Shareholder
Gold Weems is please to announce the admission of Martha R. Crenshaw as a new shareholder.
TAYLOR PORTER: Bowman Featured in BRBA Q&A Member Spotlight
Taylor Porter Partner and Diversity Committee Chair Katia Bowman was featured in the Baton Rouge Bar Association "Member Spotlight," discussing her practice and pursuit of becoming an attorney. Bowman practices in business immigration law and general tort defense litigation.
TAYLOR PORTER: Feeney, Miyagi Serve as Panelists for LSBA Pre-Trial Prep Seminar
Taylor Porter Partners Lenore Feeney and Barrye Miyagi served on a panel of attorneys for a CLE seminar, "How to Win at Trial - Hint: Pre-Trial Prep is the Key," held at the Louisiana State Bar Association Midyear Meeting, on January 17, at the Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel.
TAYLOR PORTER: Kenny Sworn In as BRBA Young Lawyers Council Chair-Elect
Taylor Porter Partner Erin Sayes Kenny has been sworn in as Chair-Elect of the Young Lawyers Section Council of the Baton Rouge Bar Association, serving the legal profession and the public for 90 years and one of the largest voluntary bar associations in the State of Louisiana with more than 2,500 lawyers.
TAYLOR PORTER: Castille Receives BRBA Award for Service on ABA House of Delegates
Taylor Porter Partner Preston Castille received a service award from the Baton Rouge Bar Association for his tenure on the House of Delegates on the American Bar Association.
Appeals court revives Toledo Bend Dam inverse condemnation suit
BATON ROUGE — The inverse condemnation claims of Louisiana property owners along the Sabine River downstream of the Toledo Bend Dam has been revived and will remain in state court following recent appeals.
Southeastern Louisiana seeks over $2,400 in unpaid tuition and fees
GRETNA – A university is seeking more than $2,400 in sums due.
Plaintiff claims loss of $16,000 in rent revenue when contractor failed to meet deadline
GRETNA – A man is seeking damages after a contractor allegedly failed to finish a project on time.
Plaintiff says Bros & Magnolia breached $25,000 contract with him
GRETNA – A man is seeking damages after he alleges that a business agreement was breached, leaving him owed $25,000.
Former patient sues Ochsner Hospital for alleged breach in standard of care
GRETNA – A man is seeking damages, alleging that he was not given the proper treatment at a hospital.
Shopper claims dangerous cart caused her to fall in a Winn-Dixie
GRETNA – A woman is seeking damages for a fall that she says was caused by a dangerous cart in a Winn-Dixie.
Driver was struck by Kenner Police Department car during police pursuit
GRETNA – A man is seeking damages after his car was struck by a police officer's vehicle.