News from January 2019
DEUTSCH KERRIGAN LLP: Le Clercq/Baer Win Defense Verdict in Employment Trial
Ted Le Clercq and Andrew Baer, partners in the firm's Labor & Employment group, represented a supervisor in an employment discrimination lawsuit filed in Federal Court in the Eastern District of Louisiana.
LUGENBUHL WHEATON PECK RANKIN & HUBBARD: 20 Lugenbuhl Attorneys Recognized in 2019 Louisiana Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard announces the selection of 20 attorneys to the 2019 Louisiana Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, as well as two attorneys who received placements on Louisiana’s top lists.
Jan. 22: 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 Jan. 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 22: 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 Jan. 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for CertainTeed Corporation vs Dorothy Mayfield on Jan. 22
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by CertainTeed Corporation against Dorothy Mayfield on Jan. 22:
Court activity on Jan. 22: Mondrea Burrell vs Old American County Mutual Fire Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Mondrea Burrell against Ean Holdings Llc, Isidro Zamora and Old American County Mutual Fire Insurance Company on Jan. 22: 'Correction Of Docket Entry By Clerk Re 3 Statement Of Corporate Disclosure. **filing Attorney Should Have Entered The Corporate Parent At The Prompt 'search For A Corporate Parent Or Other Affiliate'. Clerk Took Corrective Action.** (am)'.
Court activity on Jan. 22: Sylvia Forte vs American Inter-Fidelity Exchange
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Sylvia Forte against American Inter-Fidelity Exchange, KL Express, LLC and Darrell Phillips on Jan. 22: 'Exparte/Consent Motion To Enroll As Counsel Of Record And Designate Trial Attorney By Sylvia Forte. (attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(murphy, Andrew)'
Law professor calls arrest of teacher at Vermilion Parish School Board meeting a violation of First Amendment rights
A teacher at Rene Rost Middle School in Kaplan has filed a lawsuit against the Vermilion Parish School Board and a police officer after she alleges she was prohibited from participating in a school board meeting and then arrested.
Baton Rouge attorney receives official suspension following negligent injuring plea
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) – Baton Rouge attorney Gerald Joseph Asay received an official suspension and longtime Houston attorney Bernadette Lockett Thomas is on voluntary inactive status following separate Louisiana Supreme Court filings.
Disciplinary board recommends Shreveport attorney be permanently disbarred following 2017 identity theft arrest
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) – Ineligible Shreveport attorney Christopher Lee Sices faces possible permanent disbarment following a recent Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee's recommendation over allegations that included identity theft and forgery.
Disciplinary panel recommends attorney practicing without license not be admitted to bar for several years
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) – Sanford A. Kutner, an attorney licensed in Oklahoma and New York who has maintained a Louisiana address, may not be admitted to the practice of law in Louisiana for several years following a Jan. 16 Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee's recommendation.
Court activity on Jan. 21: Mondrea Burrell vs Old American County Mutual Fire Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Mondrea Burrell against Ean Holdings Llc, Isidro Zamora and Old American County Mutual Fire Insurance Company on Jan. 21.
Jan. 21: 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 Jan. 21. 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 Jan. 21
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on Jan. 21 in the suits below:
Leaseholder not liable for seaman's injuries from fighting off vessel fire
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana determined an injured seaman’s general maritime negligence claims against a leaseholder of his contract couldn’t survive summary judgment and granted the motion in favor of the defendant on Dec. 21.
Lawsuit over elderly couple's deaths in high-speed chase returns to Caddo County
SHREVEPORT — The lawsuit filed by the surviving children of an elderly couple who died following a high-speed chase in Shreveport is on its way back to a Caddo Parish court following a recent state appeals court ruling.
Woman claims she was caused to slip on greaselike substance in a Walmart store
GRETNA – A woman is seeking damages after she claims she was caused to slip and fall at a Walmart due to a dangerous substance on the ground.
Law firm seeks over $27,000 on open account
NEW ORLEANS – A law firm is seeking damages for more than $27,000, alleging a client failed to pay for work done.
Couple claims organization withheld documentation of donation
NEW ORLEANS – A couple is seeking damages, alleging they were not given donation paperwork as requested.
Woman claims she was injured in fall due to faulty TRX workout bands
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is seeking damages for a fall while she was using TRX bands to workout.