News from May 2019
Case activity for Debra T Whiteman vs Ballard's Petroleum LLC on May 8
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Debra T Whiteman against Ballard's Petroleum LLC, Harold L Denham and Plaza Insurance Company on May 8:
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on April 30
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on April 30 in the suits below:
Case activity for Abegail S. Bourgoyne vs CJI, LLC on May 8
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Abegail S. Bourgoyne and Gregory D. Pandoff against CJI, LLC, Juan Fr Deleon and United Specialty Insurance Company on May 8:
Baton Rouge attorney voluntarily suspended following DUI arrest
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) – Baton Rouge attorney Connie M. Easterly has been voluntarily suspended following a May 6 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding after being charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.
Federal court grants motion for summary judgment in maritime case
NEW ORLEANS – On April 26, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana ironed out a complex case of a deal between maritime companies gone wrong, and granted a motion for summary judgment.
Firm's motion for attorneys' fees denied in post-Katrina Chinese drywall case
NEW ORLEANS – Attorneys’ fees for interest earned following a Chinese drywall issue during the aftermath of Hurricanes Rita and Katrina were denied in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on April 26.
2 plaintiffs' motions to dismiss denied in mass-action Lester v. Exxon Corp. case
NEW ORLEANS – Judge Eldon Fallon of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana recently denied two motions to dismiss without prejudice filed by two men seeking to pursue their claims in state court.
Grow Louisiana Coalition lists concerns with coastal lawsuits against energy companies
Louisiana is familiar with lawsuits – including those condemning the operations of oil and gas companies – and now the City of New Orleans has joined forces with six parishes that are alleging energy companies are to blame for coastal land loss in the state.
Woman seeks damages from City of Kenner after chair collapses on her at convention center
GRETNA – A woman is suing the City of Kenner, alleging that she was caused to fall when a metal chair she was sitting on at a municipal event broke under her.
Two attorneys suspended, one reprimanded in separate Louisiana Supreme Court actions
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Two attorneys have been suspended and one reprimanded following May 6 Louisiana Supreme Court actions.
FLANAGAN PARTNERS LLP: Flanagan Partners Welcomes Two Experienced Lawyers to the Firm
Flanagan Partners is pleased to welcome Andrew E. Galloway III and Sarah E. Stogner to the firm. Mr. Galloway and Ms. Stogner bring a wealth of experience to the firm’s transactions and litigation teams, particularly in the oil and gas industry.
Woman claims she tripped over a clothing rack in a Dillard's store
GRETNA – A woman is suing a department store, alleging she was caused to trip over a clothing rack and injure her wrists.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on May 7
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on May 7 in the suits below:
May 7: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "copyright" cases
The following cases categorized as "copyright" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on May 7. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Express Lien Inc vs Handle, Inc. on May 7
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Express Lien Inc against Handle, Inc. and Jeffrey Nadolny on May 7:
May 7: 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 May 7. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
May 7: 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 7. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Star Services, Inc. vs Ness Healthcare on May 7
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Star Services, Inc. against Ness Healthcare on May 7:
Court activity on May 7: Pride Centric Resources, Inc. vs Anthony Rutledge
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Pride Centric Resources, Inc. against Anthony Rutledge, Cheryl Haspel, Continental Casualty Company, LaPorte, A Professional Accounting Corporation, Michael Simon, Terri A Troyer and Tracy Tufts on May 7.
May 7: 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 May 7. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: