News from July 2019
Judge rules testimony over recreational drug use should be limited in workers' compensation claim
Attorneys for Atlantic had argued that physicians testimonies were relevant in suit
Court denies Bruce Oakley Inc.'s change of venue request in negligence case following incident on Arkansas River
NEW ORLEANS – A district judge has denied a request to have a negligence case transferred from Louisiana to Mississippi.
District court denies Masse Contracting's request to dismiss shipyard worker's unpaid overtime claim
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana has denied a request to have a suit over unpaid overtime wages against a shipyard dismissed.
District court rules for Monsanto in 474-pound employee's discrimination lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has granted judgment for Monsanto in a case involving alleged discrimination against an employee who weighed over 450 pounds.
Disciplinary Board recommends Lafayette attorney be permanently disbarred for alleged financial improprieties
NEW ORLEANS — Lafayette attorney Michael Sean Reid, disbarred late last year after abandoning his practice and for trust fund irregularities, now faces possible permanent disbarment following a recommendation issued July 26 by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board hearing committee.
Auto insurance reform failed in Senate, where 'everything good is killed,' Pelican Institute says
NEW ORLEANS – Supporters of auto insurance reform in Louisiana have indicated they hope there will be another attempt to pass reform measures in the next legislative session.
Auto insurance reform will be key issue in governor's race, sponsor of failed bill says
Auto insurance reform will be part of the mix in the gubernatorial election in Louisiana, according to the representative who attempted but failed to pass a key bill this past session.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on July 23
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on July 23 in the suits below:
Court activity on July 29: Susan Settoon vs Altria Group, Inc
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Susan Settoon against Altria Group, Inc and Brian Garvey on July 29.
Louisiana Motor Transport Association says billboard lawyers are pushing trucking industry out of the state
While a number of industries in Louisiana are struggling, trucking companies being one example, billboard lawyers are another matter entirely.
Louisiana Loggers Association disappointed with lack of action in legislative session
The recent 2019 Louisiana Legislative Session was largely uneventful for the business industry in the state, but for those in the truck logging industry the lack of movement means a harder battle for truckers.
State Attorneys General should oversee opioid litigation
Do we want justice or a quick jackpot for trial attorneys? The negotiation class leads to the latter. And, more important, it’s unconstitutional and unfair. The states and their attorneys general are the parties empowered to protect the rights and welfare of their citizens.
July 23: 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 July 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on July 29: Winston Blewster vs Altria Group Distribution Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Winston Blewster against Altria Group Distribution Company, Brian Garvey, Chubb Indemnity Insurance Company, Lease Plan USA and Travelers Indemnity Company of Connecticut on July 29.
New Orleans attorney indefinitely suspended following bank fraud guilty plea
NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans attorney Gregory Joseph St. Angelo, former general counsel at a failed First NBC Bank who pleaded guilty earlier this month to a bank fraud charge, was indefinitely suspended following a Louisiana Supreme Court order.
Case activity for Alethea Foster vs D. R. Horton, Inc. - Gulf Coast on July 29
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Alethea Foster, Andre E Davis, Brandon M Loup, Darrell Foster, Dedra Davis, Demetrius D Brailey, Kristen D Strecker, Lindsay A. Reine, Roberto J DeLeon, Shannell Ruth Lumpkin-Caskey, William Howard Caskey and Willis Brailey against D. R. Horton, Inc. - Gulf Coast and DHI Title of Minnesota, Inc on July 29.
July 23: 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 July 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
LOUISIANA SUPREME COURT: Chief Judge Susan M. Chehardy Appointed as Justice Pro Tempore to the Louisiana Supreme Court
Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson and the Justices of the Louisiana Supreme Court have appointed Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal Chief Judge Susan M. Chehardy.
State Senate candidate Mills says GOP gubernatorial candidates are best choice for ending Louisiana's high taxes, judicial woes
With the poor state of Louisiana’s judicial system, high taxes and litigious culture, the 2019 gubernatorial election offers promise in its potential to bring about some much-needed changes and relief for residents.
July 22: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "motor vehicle" cases
The following cases categorized as "motor vehicle" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on July 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: