News from May 2019
Man claims his mother assaulted him while he was visiting his hospitalized father
GRETNA – A man is suing his mother, alleging that she assaulted him.
ACLU claims ICE and Homeland Security parole denials have 'devastating impact'
Following a lawsuit filed by the ACLU in 2018, which alleged that ICE and Homeland Security were issuing blanket denials of parole, 150 individuals took part in a hunger strike at a Louisiana ICE correctional center.
Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch sees reform on the horizon with bill to modify auto insurance regulations
According to TheAdvocate, a new bill could bring some much-needed reform to the state's auto insurance system.
Free Enterprise Institute touts new auto insurance bill as 'monumental opportunity'
Louisiana is well known for being one of the most expensive states to own a car, due in large part to inflated insurance rates created by the promise of potentially large settlements from even so little as minor fender benders.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Groves Lowe to be Honored as “Sustaining Member of the Year” by Junior League of Baton Rouge
Taylor Porter Partner Amy Groves Lowe will receive the 2019 "Sustaining Member of the Year" award from the Junior League of Baton Rouge, recognizing her for contributions to the organization, and professional and community accomplishments within Baton Rouge.
May 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 May 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
May 6: 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 May 6. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on May 14: Brian Elam vs Eddie Howard
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Brian Elam against Eddie Howard, MTI Bus Company, Inc. and Protective Insurance Company on May 14.
Case activity for Jean Guillory vs The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company on May 14
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Jean Guillory against The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company on May 14:
May 14: 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 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for BIRD & BIRD LLP vs Falcon V on May 14
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by BIRD & BIRD LLP against Falcon V on May 14:
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on May 6
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on May 6 in the suits below:
Court dismisses negligence suit filed by longshoreman injured while unloading cargo
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana recently dismissed a longshoreman's negligence suit claiming he was injured by mooring cables while unloading cargo on a barge.
Appeals court backs ruling on provisional status for Tangipahoa Parish schools
The Tangipahoa Parish School Board lost its appeal of a lower court's ruling that granted provisional unitary status for the Louisiana school district.
Court partially grants motion to quash subpoena in alleged string of staged car accidents
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana granted in part and denied in part a motion to quash a subpoena for a group of women accused of staging accidents.
Chamber of Commerce hopes Cornerstone Chemical cyanide plant resolution can be reached
NEW ORLEANS – One week after having its permit for the expansion of a cyanide plant in Waggaman denied by the Jefferson Parish Council, Cornerstone Chemical is suing the parish.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Taylor Porter Sponsors 2019 VIPS Apple Awards Picnic
Taylor Porter was proud to sponsor the VIPS (Volunteers in Public Schools) 2019 Apple Awards Picnic, held May 7 at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Baton Rouge.
MOULEDOUX BLAND LEGRAND BRACKETT: Alan G. Brackett Receives Louisiana Bar Foundation President’s Award
Founding member Alan G. Brackett has received the prestigious Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF) President’s Award.
Judge denies Jung Hotel's motion to amend lawsuit against insurance companies
NEW ORLEANS — A federal judge pushed back on a company’s attempt to further intervene in a lawsuit regarding insurance coverage.
District judge denies Liberty Mutual's motion to lift a stay
NEW ORLEANS – Insurance company Liberty Mutual was not able to convince the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana to lift a stay in its lawsuit against Integrated Pro Services LLC.