News from July 2019
July 15: 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 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Lawsuit abuse 'a serious problem in Louisiana," state Senate candidate Robert Mills says
BENTON – In an article posted on shreveporttimes.com, Robert Mills, who is running for the state Senate in District 36, said lawsuit abuse cost the nation $429 billion, with Louisiana’s portion, $7 billion, making up one of the largest percentages of any state.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Kenny First BR Lawyer to Receive ABA “On the Rise - Top 40 Young Lawyers” Award
Taylor Porter Partner Erin Sayes Kenny has become the first Baton Rouge lawyer to receive the honor of “On the Rise – Top 40 Young Lawyers,” bestowed by the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on July 15
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on July 15 in the suits below:
THE LAMBERT FIRM PLC: Kirby Sentenced to $2.2M Fine for the Nathan E. Stewart Spill
A Canadian court has fined American tug operator Kirby Corporation about $2.2 million for the environmental damages caused by the sinking of the ATB tug Nathan E. Stewart off Bella Bella, B.C. in 2016.
Lawsuit watchdog claims state's trial attorneys spend millions on 'often misleading ads'
According to a report featured by the Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch, Louisianans have been exposed to more than 250,000 ads for litigation-related services in the last half of 2018, a number that the organization believes is too high.
Pelican Institute reminds voters of their role in advancing tort reform for Louisiana
As Louisianans continue to suffer from some of the highest auto insurance rates in the nation, policy and reform groups are advocating for electing leaders committed to reform.
BURGOS & ASSOCIATES: Attorney Spotlight: Rob Daigre
To continue with our attorney’s series, this month we are shining the spotlight on our personal injury attorney, Robert “Rob” Daigre.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: U.S. Department of Labor to Offer Compliance Assistance Training for Employers Participating in H-2a and H-2b Visa Certification, July 26
On July 26, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) will hold a compliance seminar in Lafayette, Louisiana.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Hester Appointed to Louisiana State Law Institute Successions and Donations Committee
Taylor Porter Partner and estate planning attorney Mary Hester has been appointed to the Louisiana State Law Institute's Successions and Donations Committee.
Judge rules for St. Tammany sheriff in panhandlers' First Amendment case
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith had a federal lawsuit dismissed against him after claims were made that two parish panhandling laws were unconstitutional.
Case activity for Justin Sharp vs AON Risk Services Southwest Inc on July 19
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Justin Sharp against AON Risk Services Southwest Inc and Alisa Martinez on July 19:
Case activity for Gary A. Lee vs Lamorak Insurance Company, on July 19
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Gary A. Lee, Lee & Perles, L. L. P. and Richard M. Perles against Lamorak Insurance Company,, OneBeacon America Insurance Company, Resolute Management, Inc, Samuel M. Rosamond and Taylor Wellons, Politz & Duhe, PLC on July 19:
Case activity for Denis Schexnayder Jr vs Albert L Bossier on July 19
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Denis Schexnayder Jr against McCarty Corporation on July 19.
Case activity for Cedar Ridge, LLC vs Citi Trends, Inc on July 19
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Cedar Ridge, LLC against Citi Trends, Inc on July 19:
Case activity for Kimberly Santa-Marina vs Government Employees Insurance Company on July 19
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Kimberly Santa-Marina against Government Employees Insurance Company on July 19:
Case activity for Dan Bunkering America Inc vs Curtin Maritime Corp on July 19
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Dan Bunkering America Inc against Curtin Maritime Corp, Epic Applied Technologies, LLC, Epic Companies, LLC and Shirley C M/V on July 19:
Case activity for Dan Bunkering (America) Inc vs Epic Applied Technologies, LLC on July 19
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Dan Bunkering (America) Inc against Epic Applied Technologies, LLC, Epic Companies, LLC, McAllister Towing & Transportation Co. , Inc and Patrice McAllister on July 19:
Case activity for Republic Helicopters, Inc vs Hoactzin Partners, L. P on July 19
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Republic Helicopters, Inc against Hoactzin Partners, L. P on July 19:
Watchdogs say average Louisiana family foots $4,000 annual bill for state's litigious climate
Reform groups have long been cautioning against the woes that are high insurance rates in the state of Louisiana, which is one of the top ten judicial hellholes in the nation.