News from March 2019
Case activity for Doris Giedt vs Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on March 18
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Doris Giedt and Harold E. Newsome against Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company and Sandoz Inc. on March 18:
LVNV Funding claims man owes $1,400 on unpaid loan
GRETNA — LVNV Funding LLC is seeking more than $1,300 it claims a man owes on an allegedly unpaid account.
Woman claims K-mart's negligence led to her being injured in a fall
GRETNA — A woman is seeking damages after slipping and falling in a K-Mart.
Woman claims she was injured in a fall at a Budget Saver store
GRETNA – A woman is seeking damages, alleging she was caused to slip and fall at a Budget Saver.
March 11: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for personal injury cases
The following personal injury-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on March 11. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 12: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for personal injury cases
The following personal injury-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on March 12. 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 March 12
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on March 12 in the suits below:
March 10: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for insurance cases
The following insurance-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on March 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Loyola professor says Bossier Parish Schools settlement concerning religious freedom is 'important and positive step'
A professor and constitutional expert at Loyola University said the settlement by a Louisiana public school district that was promoting religious messages in the classroom is an important step for students of all faiths.
Metairie attorney accused of misappropriating funds agrees to indefinite suspension
NEW ORLEANS — Metairie attorney Scott W. McQuaig, who was sued more than three years ago by a former client who claimed he misappropriating funds, has been voluntarily and indefinitely suspended following a March 6 Louisiana Supreme Court order.
Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch says opportunistic lawsuits may drive trucking companies out of state
The Louisiana Motor Transport Association is on the alert for car accidents that might fake as staged accidents are becoming increasingly common in the state.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on March 11
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on March 11 in the suits below:
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on March 10
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on March 10 in the suits below:
MOULEDOUX BLAND LEGRAND BRACKETT: Edward McAuliffe Presents “Criminal Law for the Civil Lawyer” CLE at LSBA Seminar
Associate Edward J. McAuliffe, III recently presented a “Criminal Law for the Civil Lawyer: A Practical Guide for the Non-criminal Practitioner” CLE at a Multi-Topic CLE Seminar for the Louisiana State Bar Association at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Groves Lowe Recognized Among LSU College of HSE’s Hall of Distinction
Taylor Porter Partner Amy Groves Lowe was honored with an "Alumni of Distinction" award from the Louisiana State University College of Human & Sciences Education at a special dinner and awards ceremony on March 14 at the Lod Cook Conference Center.
Pelican Institute warns staged-accident scams are egregious, yet unsurprising
The Louisiana Motor Transport Association is on high alert for auto accidents that might be out of the ordinary, as staged accidents are becoming all-too-common in the state.
Bank of America files legal action seeking over $3,800
GRETNA – Bank of America is seeking more than $3,800 in sums due.
Barclays Bank Delaware is seeking over $2,500 in sums due
GRETNA – A bank is seeking more than $2,500 on an open account.
Barclays Bank Delaware files legal action seeking over $2,800
GRETNA – A bank is seeking more than $2,800 in sums due.
Baton Rouge attorney receives second suspension recommendation in less than five months
NEW ORLEANS — Baton Rouge attorney and former judge Richard C. "Ric" Oustalet Jr. faces possible suspension following a recommendation issued March 15 by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee over allegations in delayed a client's pending criminal matter.