News from June 2019
Court rules mesothelioma victims can continue asbestos-related litigation against Ford Motor Co.
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Louisiana has partly denied a motion from the Ford Motor Co. to have a wrongful death lawsuit dismissed. The court ruled, however, that the plaintiff’s wrongful death employer liability claim is barred under law.
District court denies reconsideration for individual to sue International Paper Co. over alleged 'black liquor' eruption
NEW ORLEANS – In a continuing case of lawsuits levied against the International Paper Co. (IPC) regarding an alleged eruption of “black liquor” at the Bogalusa Paper Mill that plaintiffs claim caused multiple injuries and property damages, a U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana judge has denied consideration of a civil court trial for one of the plaintiffs.
Case activity for Anthony Badon vs Amazing Care Services, LLC on June 19
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Anthony Badon against Amazing Care Services, LLC, Jolanda Berry and Noell Berry on June 19:
Case activity for Barrett Beach Bungalows vs Johnson & Johnson Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, Inc on June 19
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Barrett Beach Bungalows, Dixie Viator and Ray Viator against Johnson & Johnson Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, Inc on June 19:
Court activity on June 19: Jennifer Rareshide vs Senderra RX Partners, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Jennifer Rareshide against Senderra RX Partners, LLC on June 19.
Court activity on June 19: S.E. Funeral Homes of Alabama, LLC vs Lexington Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by S.E. Funeral Homes of Alabama, LLC against Lexington Insurance Company on June 19.
Case activity for Earl Blair vs Actavis Inc. on June 18
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Earl Blair, Harold E. Newsome, Jessica Vincent and Jim Vincent against Actavis Inc., Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Ltd., Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company and McKesson Packaging on June 18:
Case activity for Barrett Beach Bungalows vs BP Exploration & Production, Inc. on June 18
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Barrett Beach Bungalows, Monika Nickerson and Thomas Nickerson against BP Exploration & Production, Inc. and John L Crain on June 18:
Court activity on June 17: Harold E. Newsome vs Sandoz Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Harold E. Newsome and Linda Mortenson against Sandoz Inc. on June 17.
'Political tricks and maneuvers' derailed insurance reform measure, Pelican Institute exec says
NEW ORLEANS – Failure to pass legislation that would have reformed auto insurance rates in Louisiana - which are among the highest in the country - is frustrating to a policy organization that had advocated for reform.
Mansura attorney's probation revoked, suspension imposed after he twice tests positive for alcohol use
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — The probation of longtime Mansura attorney Todd A. Harris has been revoked and the deferred suspension imposed following a June 17 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding after he twice tested positive for alcohol use earlier this year.
New Orleans attorney imprisoned on child porn conviction is permanently disbarred
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Imprisoned Baton Rouge attorney Victor Roy Loraso III has been voluntarily and permanently disbarred following a June 17 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding and his sentencing in March for child pornography.
Springfield attorney voluntarily suspended over multiple charges in client matters
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Longtime Springfield attorney Ashton DeVan Pardue has been voluntarily suspended following a June 17 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding ahead of multiple formal charges.
Louisiana high court suspends divorced former New Iberia partners after tax filing guilty pleas
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — A former team of New Iberia ex-wife-and-husband attorneys Lucretia Patrice Pecantte and Lynden James Burton has been more definitely suspended following separate June 17 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding and their 2017 guilty pleas to willfully failing to file federal tax returns.
Pineville attorney suspended following no contest plea to drug, alcohol charges
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Pineville attorney Matthew Vance Shelton has been has been suspended following a June Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding and his no contest plea to drug and alcohol-related charges.
Case activity for Ruby Castillo vs E.M. Dimitri, D.O. Professional Medical Corporation on June 5
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Ruby Castillo against E.M. Dimitri, D.O. Professional Medical Corporation on June 5:
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on June 12
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on June 12 in the suits below:
June 14: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "labor" cases
The following cases categorized as "labor" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on June 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Cindy Corley vs Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on June 5
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Cindy Corley and Harold E. Newsome against Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company and Sandoz Inc. on June 5:
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on June 13
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on June 13 in the suits below: