News from May 2019
Fifth Circuit affirms deceased man's ex-wife entitled to $500K from 401(k) after widow sues
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ironed out a case between a deceased man’s widow and ex-wife, siding with the ex-wife and ruling that she’s owed $500,000 from the decedent’s 401(k) balance.
May 15: 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 15. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Elizabeth F. Bertucci vs Aetna Life Insurance Company on May 23
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Elizabeth F. Bertucci against Aetna Life Insurance Company on May 23:
Former St. Tammany assistant DA on probation after she was fired over alleged drug theft
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Covington attorney and former 22nd Judicial District assistant district attorney Kimberly Elizabeth DeBrock, fired last year after her arrest for allegedly stealing prescription medication, is on probation following a May 20 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding.
Baton Rouge attorney reinstated following suspension over 2015 domestic violence conviction
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Baton Rouge attorney Stephen J. Holliday, suspended over a domestic abuse conviction, has been conditionally reinstated following a May 20 Louisiana Supreme Court order.
Disgraced Orleans juvenile judge receives year of retroactive suspension, ordered to pay costs
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Suspended Slidell attorney and former Orleans Parish Juvenile Court Judge Yolanda Julie King was placed on retroactive suspension in a May 20 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding in a long-running disciplinary proceeding.
Baton Rouge attorney and former judge agrees to suspension after taking job with state
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Baton Rouge attorney and former judge Richard C. "Ric" Oustalet Jr. has agreed to suspension following a May 20 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding and an office of disciplinary counsel investigation and formal charges.
Former Orleans Parish assistant district attorney agrees to public reprimand
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Longtime Covington attorney and former Orleans Parish assistant district attorney Alan B. Tusa has agreed to a public reprimand following a May 20 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding and an office of disciplinary counsel (ODC) investigation.
Mandeville attorney again suspended following alleged 2014 trust account overdraft
NEW ORLEANS — Already suspended Mandeville attorney Christine Y. Voelkel has again been suspended following a May 20 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding over two sets of formal charges, including an alleged client trust account overdraft.
May 14: 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 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on May 22: Bryon Taylor vs HD and Associates
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Bryon Taylor against HD and Associates on May 22: 'Complaint Against Hd And Associates (filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number 053l-7660872) Filed By Bryon Taylor. (attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)attorney George Brian Recile Added To Party Bryon Taylor(pty:pla).(recile, George)'
Case activity for Catrina Brown vs Liberty Mutual Insurance Company on May 22
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Catrina Brown and Renata Brown against Liberty Mutual Insurance Company on May 22:
May 22: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "insurance" cases
The following cases categorized as "insurance" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on May 22. 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 14
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on May 14 in the suits below:
May 22: 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 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on May 22: John Landry vs State of Louisiana Through the Southern University Board of Supervisors
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by John Landry against State of Louisiana Through the Southern University Board of Supervisors on May 22.
Case activity for Margaret Mitchell vs Amtrust North America, Inc. on May 22
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Margaret Mitchell, Tiffany Davis and Vernon Davis against Amtrust North America, Inc., Kilimanjaro LLC, Mohamed Yusuf and National General Insurance Company on May 22:
Case activity for John P. Lamonte vs Richard F. Crider on May 22
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by John P. Lamonte against Richard F. Crider and Transco Lines, Inc. on May 22:
Case activity for Brett Daniels Trust vs Arthur J. Gallager Risk Management Service, Inc. on May 22
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Brett Daniels Trust and Ian Daniels against Arthur J. Gallager Risk Management Service, Inc., Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Service Company, LLC and Risk Placement Services on May 22:
May 22: 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 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: