News from April 2020
Appeals court rules drilling was in good faith in mineral rights suit
The Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal affirmed the dismissal of a case that was filed to establish if drilling a well was handled in good faith to stop the prescription of a mineral servitude.
Employer wins family leave judgment over failure to disclose assets
A former employee lost her Family Medical Leave Act suit against her former medical company employer by failing to disclose the claim to her bankruptcy court.
Judge denies motion to move hail damage case back to state court
NEW ORLEANS – A U.S. District Court judge in Louisiana denied a plaintiff's motion to send her suit against an insurance company and its inspector back to state court, ruling that the inspector was improperly joined.
April 13: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "personal injury" cases
The following cases categorized as "personal injury" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on April 13. 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 April 13
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on April 13 in the suits below:
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: SBA Reaches $349 Billion PPP Loan Limit; Businesses Should Plan for Loan Forgiveness Rules
SBA reached its $349 billion limit in loans under the Paycheck Protection Program of the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: Eastern District of Louisiana U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser Seeks Support of Southeastern Louisiana Hospital Administrators in Fight Against COVID-19 Fraud
Eastern District of Louisiana U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser, sent a letter to hospital executives throughout Southeast Louisiana on April 15, 2020, asking for their assistance in identifying individuals and companies that may have acquired vital medical supplies for the purpose of hoarding or price gouging.
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: Government Contractor Pays $362,500 in Back Pay, Interest to Settle Hiring Discrimination Allegations After U.S. Department of Labor Investigation
The U.S. Department of Labor and Valero Refinery Company – a global manufacturer of transportation fuels and petrochemical products in Norco, Louisiana – have entered into a conciliation agreement to resolve allegations of hiring discrimination.
State's oil and gas industry looking for better days ahead amid rough seas
Pandemic, oil and gas slump, lawsuits and more make it like no other year
Former state senator laments lack of state planning for COVID-19
Former State Sen. Conrad Appel is incensed that Louisiana officials did not have needed strategic medical stockpiles in state to confront the coronavirus crisis when it hit.
Court activity on April 18: Donald Loudon vs C. R. Bard, Inc
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Donald Loudon against C. R. Bard, Inc and Davol, Inc. on April 18: 'Complaint With Jury Demand Against C.r. Bard, Inc., Davol, Inc. (filing Fee $ 400 Receipt Number Alaedc-8265780) Filed By Donald Loudon. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)attorney Matthew Ryan McCarley Added To Party Donald Loudon(pty:pla).(mccarley, Matthew)'.
Case activity for Harold E. Newsome vs Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on April 17
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Harold E. Newsome and Holly Maietta against Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company and Sandoz Inc. on April 17.
Case activity for CHEP Container & Pooling Solutions, Inc. vs Pepper Source, LTD on April 17
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by CHEP Container & Pooling Solutions, Inc. against Pepper Source, LTD on April 17.
Court activity on April 17: Swarnjit Kaur vs Cone Appliance Repair, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Swarnjit Kaur against Cone Appliance Repair, LLC, Pacific Kitchen and Bath Centers, LLC A / K / A Best Buy Co., Inc. and Samsung Electronics America, Inc. on April 17.
Case activity for Dorothy Braggs vs Life Insurance Company of North America on April 17
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Dorothy Braggs against Life Insurance Company of North America on April 17.
Court activity on April 17: Kellert Shephard vs Indian Harbor Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Kellert Shephard and Monika Gayden against Indian Harbor Insurance Company, John Doe and Lyft, Inc. on April 17.
April 10: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "motor vehicle" cases
The following cases categorized as "motor vehicle" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on April 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Joel Addison Stone vs LG Chem America, Inc. on April 16
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Joel Addison Stone against LG Chem America, Inc. and LG Chem, Ltd. on April 16.
April 10: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "contract" cases
The following cases categorized as "contract" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on April 10. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Harvel A. Landreaux vs Eagle, Inc. on April 16
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Harvel A. Landreaux against Eagle, Inc., Hopeman Brothers, Inc., Huntington Ingalls Incorporated, Lamorak Insurance Company, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, McCarty Corporation and Taylor - Seidenbach Incorporated on April 16.