News from September 2019
Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch: Reform critical to lower skyrocketing auto insurance rates
Louisiana has long been known for its litigious culture, and high auto insurance rates are one result, the Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch said in a recent interview.
Candidates for insurance commissioner agree: Reform needed to lower auto insurance rates
Voters have a number of decisions to make in the upcoming Oct. 12 election, including insurance commissioner - whose role is critical for Louisiana auto insurance consumers, who pay among the highest rates in the nation.
LADB recommends suspension for former East Baton Rouge DA following 2017 domestic battery arrest
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Baton Rouge attorney and former East Baton Rouge District Attorney David Gardner deBlieux faces possible suspension following a split Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) recommendation after his arrest for allegedly assaulting his estranged wife and another man in 2017.
LADB recommends permanent disbarment for longtime New Orleans lawyer over health care fraud conviction
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Suspended New Orleans attorney Louella P. Givens-Harding faces possible permanent disbarment following a Sept. 24 Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) recommendation to the Louisiana Supreme Court over her 2017 federal health care fraud conviction.
Suspended Baton Rouge attorney receives additional, concurrent suspension
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Baton Rouge attorney Dante Jerome Butler has received additional but concurrent suspension following a Sept. 24 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding and allegations he "mishandled his client trust account."
Disbarred Sherveport attorney could have difficult time with readmission after additional charges
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Disbarred Shreveport attorney Murray Neil Salinas faces a more difficult time being reinstated after a Sept. 24 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding that found him guilty of additional charges.
Larose attorney permanently disbarred; allegedly tried to smuggle contraband into detention center
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Suspended Larose attorney Edward Duane Schertler II has been permanently disbarred following a Sept. 24 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding over allegations that he smuggled contraband into a detention facility.
Conditional admission on Marrero attorney revoked; Connecticut attorney reciprocally reprimanded
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Marrero attorney Brian D. Williams has consented to revocation of his conditional admission in Louisiana, and Connecticut attorney Frederick Arthur Lovejoy, inactive for in Louisiana for more than 20 years, has been reciprocally reprimanded following separate recent Louisiana Supreme Court orders
Sept. 18: 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 Sept. 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Sept. 24: Tidewater Crewing Limited vs Julio Henriquez
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Tidewater Crewing Limited against Julio Henriquez on Sept. 24: 'Complaint Against All Defendants (filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number 053l-7870939) Filed By Tidewater Crewing Limited. (attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)attorney Zachary Jules Ardoin Added To Party Tidewater Crewing Limited(pty:pla).(ardoin, Zachary)'.
Sept. 18: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "195 contract product liability" cases
The following cases categorized as "195 contract product liability" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on Sept. 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Sept. 24: Annie Wright vs Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Annie Wright and Harold E. Newsome against Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on Sept. 24.
Case activity for Sorayda S. Janania vs International Paper Company on Sept. 24
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Sorayda S. Janania against International Paper Company, Jimmy M. Patterson and Old Republic Insurance Company on Sept. 24.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on Sept. 18
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on Sept. 18 in the suits below:
Sept. 18: 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 Sept. 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Donna Spada vs Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on Sept. 24
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Donna Spada and Harold E. Newsome against Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on Sept. 24.
Case activity for ACE American Insurance Company vs Jermarlo Davenport on Sept. 24
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by ACE American Insurance Company, Automobile Club Inter-Insurance Exchange and Keith Marioneaux against Jermarlo Davenport and Professional Transportation, Inc on Sept. 24.
Sept. 18: 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 Sept. 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Eva Yarman vs Sanofi US Services Inc. f on Sept. 24
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Eva Yarman against Sanofi US Services Inc. f on Sept. 24.
Sept. 16: 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 Sept. 16. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: