News from November 2019
Court activity on Nov. 20: Eric Holts vs TNT Cable Contractors, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Eric Holts against TNT Cable Contractors, Inc. and Udeo Services One Inc. on Nov. 20: '**deficient** Summons Returned Executed; Tnt Cable Contractors, Inc. Served On 11/14/2019, Answer Due 12/5/2019. (hayes, Preston) Modified On 11/21/2019 (clw).'.
Federal judge limits scope of deposition in ADA lawsuit against Saints
NEW ORLEANS – A federal judge partially granted a motion to quash a deposition in a case alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Judge grants in part motion to stay pending appeal in class action against Dow Chemical
A motion to stay pending appeal filed in a case against Dow Chemical Company was partially granted by a Louisiana a District Court Judge on October 23 in which the plaintiffs seek to stay their obligation to conduct “a burdensomely expensive claims process.”
Dillard's isn't entitled to indemnity from construction company following customer's fall on newly painted ramp
On Oct. 31, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana granted summary judgment for a construction company in its dispute with a popular department store franchise after a customer fell on the property.
Edwards won second term but WSJ label of Louisiana 'The Trial Lawyer State' remains, tort reform advocates say
BATON ROUGE – Gov. John Bel Edwards won his second term in Saturday's hard-fought runoff election but an up-north newspaper's rebuke of him and Louisiana earlier this month still remains, tort reform advocates say.
Federal judge dismisses five defendants from complaint against law firm, attorneys, citing lack of jurisdiction
NEW ORLEANS – A federal judge granted a motion to dismiss five defendants from a lawsuit that alleged breach of duty against a law firm and six attorneys in a case involving a woman's estate in Mississippi.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: U.S. Department of labor recovers wages for employee terminated in violation of the family and medical leave act
After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Imperial Trading Co. LLC – a convenience store distributor of goods and services based in Elmwood, Louisiana – has paid $24,760 to a former employee for violating the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: Attorney General Barr Announces Launch of Project Guardian - A Nationwide Strategic Plan to Reduce Gun Violence
Attorney General William P. Barr announced the launch of Project Guardian, a new initiative designed to reduce gun violence and enforce federal firearms laws across the country. Specifically, Project Guardian focuses on investigating, prosecuting, and preventing gun crimes.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Taylor Porter Attorney Leah Cook Elected to Board of Charles W. Lamar Jr. YMCA
Taylor Porter associate Leah Cook has been elected to the board of the Charles W. Lamar Jr. YMCA.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: Walsh Featured in Baton Rouge Bar Association “Member Spotlight”
Taylor Porter Partner and Executive Committee Member Mike Walsh was featured in the Baton Rouge Bar Association"Member Spotlight" Q&A.
FORMAN WATKINS & KRUTZ LLP: Veterans Day & Update from Veterans Clinic
In honor of Veterans Day, Forman Watkins & Krutz LLP would like to thank all Veterans for their service to this country.
Appeals court moves to seal docs in corruption case; 'If the judge seals it, they'll bury this,' plaintiff says
MONROE – A state appeals court that overturned a Mangham contractor's 2015 $20 million verdict in his long-running corruption litigation against the state has asked an Ouachita Parish court to seal documents in the case.
Nov. 7: 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 Nov. 7. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Nov. 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 Nov. 7. 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 Nov. 7
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on Nov. 7 in the suits below:
Nov. 6: 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 Nov. 6. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Nov. 6: 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 Nov. 6. 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 Nov. 6
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on Nov. 6 in the suits below:
'We will expose all of this corruption,' plaintiff in Louisiana DODT, Second Circuit case says
MONROE – A Mangham contractor who alleges his 2015 $20 million verdict in his long-running corruption lawsuit was overturned by state and judicial corruption is planning another filing today ahead of a hearing next week.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on Nov. 5
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on Nov. 5 in the suits below: