News from June 2019
Pelican Institute says governor's office is just one area where Louisiana needs leadership and vision
The gas and oil industry is one of the biggest job providers in Louisiana, bringing thousands of jobs to residents; however, the lawsuits the industry is facing from various state parishes and cities has become a topic that gubernatorial candidates are using as a powerful talking point.
Grow Louisiana Coalition solicits candidates' positions on oil and gas industry issues
With many companies within Louisiana’s oil and gas industry facing lawsuits condemning their operations, hopefuls for the position of governor are taking every opportunity they can to voice their opinions on the condition of business in the state.
LMOGA are encouraged by gubernatorial candidates speaking out against coastal erosion lawsuits
For Louisiana, the gas and oil industry is one of the state's biggest, providing thousands of jobs to residents. But as lawsuits have stacked up against the industry, candidates for the position of governor are making their stance clear when it comes to this job provider.
Case activity for Donna Harrison vs Sandoz Inc. on May 31
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Donna Harrison and Harold E. Newsome against Sandoz Inc. on May 31:
Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch executive director says gubernatorial candidates must address tort reform
As Louisiana’s oil and gas industry deals with a number lawsuits condemning its operations, candidates for governor are seizing every opportunity they have to share their opinions on the condition of business in the state and what changes they want to bring.
Judge dismisses majority of patient's defective product claims against medical products manufacturers
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has dismissed the majority of complaints from a plaintiff regarding alleged defective products administered by Covidien LP and Medtronic, expect for his “construction or composition defect claim.”
Motion for summary judgment in injury lawsuit against Illinois Central Railroad Co. dismissed
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has dismissed a motion for summary judgment on the issue of liability against the Illinois Central Railroad Co.
Appeals court upholds ruling that fees are reimbursable in lawsuit over no-money-down bankruptcy filings
NEW ORLEANS – A bankruptcy court made the right decision when it said that “no-look fees” were not reimbursable, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit determined on May 13.
Court awards injured seaman more than $170,000 in negligence suit
NEW ORLEANS – After suffering injuries from an alleged accident, a seaman was awarded nearly $200,000 on May 10 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana through litigation against his former employer, marine transport company Kirby Offshore Marine, LLC.
Court denies motion to dismiss in trademark infringement lawsuit involving RooR trademarks
NEW ORLEANS – An ongoing trademark lawsuit resulted in a group of defendants' motion to dismiss getting denied on May 10 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Judge sustains insurance company’s counterclaim of staged accident in response to $1 million lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS – In a key development in a lawsuit in which three plaintiffs sued the Canal Insurance Co. for negligence regarding a purported motor vehicle accident between a semi-truck and the plaintiffs’ passenger vehicle, a U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Louisiana judge has denied the plaintiffs’ motion to dismiss the insurance company’s counterclaim.
Plaintiffs offered 30 days to file proof of service in car accident lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS – Responding to a motion submitted by an insurance company is facing a lawsuit from multiple plaintiffs regarding a car accident, a judge representing the U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Louisiana has given 30 days to file proof of service.
District court judge throws out wrongful death lawsuit levied against the federal government
NEW ORLEANS – Responding to a motion submitted by the U.S. government to dismiss both an expert's testimony and a lawsuit regarding a purported wrongful death and multiple claims of the Federal Tort Claims Act, a judge within the U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Louisiana granted each motion, thus ending the lawsuit.
Pelican Institute is encouraged by potential impact of HB 372
In a push to bring much-needed reform to Louisiana, state Rep. Kirk Talbot is sponsoring House Bill 372, which will change how courts handle car accident cases in an effort to subsequently lower auto insurance rates.
Court activity on May 30: Catherine Laird McIver vs Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Catherine Laird McIver against Mary Cordell and Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange on May 30: 'Complaint With Jury Demand Against All Defendants (filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number 053l-7676771) Filed By Catherine Laird Mciver. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)attorney Robert Collin Evans Added To Party Catherine Laird Mciver(pty:pla).(evans, Robert)'.
May 24: 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 May 24. 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 May 24
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on May 24 in the suits below:
Case activity for VSE Corporation vs Harold Koretzky on May 30
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by VSE Corporation against Harold Koretzky and Carver on May 30:
District judge recalls previously dismissed defendant in offshore drilling injury lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS – A U.S. District Court judge has granted defendant Spartan Offshore Drilling's motion to recall a third-party defendant, Gordon Reed, regarding a workplace injury lawsuit.
Free enterprise advocates say Louisianans are paying attention to auto insurance tort reform
In a push to bring much-needed insurance reform to Louisiana, state Rep. Kirk Talbot is sponsoring House Bill 372, which would bring numerous changes to how courts handle car accident cases and presumably lower auto insurance rates.