News from May 2019
May 30: 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 30. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on May 30: Lawrence J. Barone vs Bay Pest Control Company, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Lawrence J. Barone against Bay Pest Control Company, Inc. on May 30: 'Complaint With Jury Demand Against Bay Pest Control Company, Inc. (filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number 053l-7677013) Filed By Lawrence J. Barone. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)attorney Jean-paul Robert, Sr Added To Party Lawrence J. Barone(pty:pla).(robert, Jean-Paul)'.
Case activity for Clark David Brumfield vs Kamath L Burde on May 30
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Clark David Brumfield against Kamath L Burde and Meghana Hemphill on May 30:
Case activity for Denise Watkins vs Michael Tregre on May 30
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Denise Watkins against Michael Tregre on May 30:
Judge denies Waypoint’s request to contact juror in breach of contract lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Louisiana recently denied Waypoint NOLA's motion to contact a juror in a lawsuit filed against Waypoint by construction company Team Contractors regarding a contract dispute.
May 29: 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 29. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on May 29: Harold E. Newsome vs Sagent Pharmaceuticals, 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 Valerie Middleton against Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Sandoz Inc. on May 29.
Hunter: Case is about abating 'worst' man-made crisis; J&J: Case is about damages - not abatement
NORMAN, Okla. (Legal Newsline) - Admitting there is a high potential for abuse in opioid medications, Johnson & Johnson attorney Larry Ottaway said during opening arguments on Tuesday that physicians prescribing its medications Nucynta and Duragesic know this risk and have to know it to be licensed.
Court activity on May 29: Continental Cement Company, L.L.C. vs Absolute Concrete Services LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Continental Cement Company, L.L.C. against Absolute Concrete Services LLC on May 29: 'Motion To Reopen Case By Continental Cement Company, L.l.c.. Motion(s) Will Be Submitted On 6/26/2019. (attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Memorandum In Support, # 3 Notice Of Submission, # 4 Proposed Order)(long, Armistead)'.
District court grants preliminary injunction, in part, for contractor in St. Bernard Parish dispute
The defendants in a breach of contract case had their application for preliminary injunction granted, in part, in U.S. District Court on April 19.
Opening remarks in opioid case against Johnson & Johnson alleges greed created drug epidemic
NORMAN, Okla. (Legal Newsline) – Opening arguments began Tuesday in a first-ever trial in attempt to hold drug manufacturers accountable for an opioid over-dose crisis, accusing Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary company Janssen Pharmaceuticals of providing medications for profit that destroyed thousands of lives.
May 28: 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 28. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on May 28: Margaret Lorraine Douidy vs Hospira Worldwide, LLC f/d/b Hospira Worldwide, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Margaret Lorraine Douidy against Hospira Worldwide, LLC f/d/b Hospira Worldwide, Inc. on May 28.
Court activity on May 28: Paula Pawlikowski vs Sanofi Aventis US LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Paula Pawlikowski against Sanofi Aventis US LLC on May 28.
Court activity on May 28: Continental Cement Company, L.L.C. vs Absolute Concrete Services LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Continental Cement Company, L.L.C. against Absolute Concrete Services LLC on May 28: 'Deficient: Motion To Reopen Case By Continental Cement Company, L.l.c.. (attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Memorandum In Support, # 3 Proposed Order)(long, Armistead) Modified Text On 5/29/2019 (mp).'
Coastal lawsuits put residents and local economy at risk, LLAW says
Amid numerous coastal erosion lawsuits filed by parishes against the oil and gas industry, state Rep. Stuart Bishop, chairman of the Louisiana House Committee on Natural Resources and Environment, recently wrote an article posted on DailyComet about the possible negative outcomes of such a lawsuit.
Case activity for Professional Network Consulting Services, LLC vs Trane U.S., Inc. on May 28
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Professional Network Consulting Services, LLC against Trane U.S., Inc. on May 28:
LMOGA claims erosion blame may be misdirected at energy industry
Coastal erosion is a hot topic these days in Louisiana thanks to multiple lawsuits against the energy industry alleging it is to blame for the land loss ravaging the state.
Court denies calls for partial disbursement of attorneys’ fees in Chinese drywall case
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana recently denied multiple parties’ motions seeking attorneys’ fees and other miscellaneous fees regarding Chinese drywall product liability in lawsuits claiming defective drywall was used to renovate homes damaged by Hurricanes Rita and Katrina.
FLANAGAN PARTNERS LLP: Thomas Flanagan to Present on Appellate Practice
Thomas Flanagan will present on the topic of appellate practice at the Louisiana State Bar Association’s annual meeting and summer school on June 3.