News from August 2020
Court activity on Aug. 25: Detention Equipment Installation, LLC vs Federal Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Detention Equipment Installation, LLC against C. A. Owens & Associates, Inc. , Federal Insurance Company, Merchants Bonding Company and Merchants Bonding Company Mutual on Aug. 25: 'Directive Of The Clerk Regarding Compliance With 28:1447(b) Re 1 Notice Of Removal, Filed By C.a. Owens & Associates, Inc., Merchants Bonding Company. (lt)'.
Case activity for Miles McWilliams vs Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company on Aug. 24
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Miles McWilliams against Earl Parker, Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company, Hartford Insurance Company and Ramona Parker on Aug. 24.
Aug. 21: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "labor" cases
The following cases categorized as "labor" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on Aug. 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Aug. 26: Miles McWilliams vs Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Miles McWilliams against Earl Parker, Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company, Hartford Insurance Company and Ramona Parker on Aug. 26: 'Order Granting 2 Motion For Extension Of Time To Plead. Defendant Is Granted An Additional Twenty-one Days To File Responsive Pleadings To The Petition Filed By Plaintiff. Signed By Chief Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown On 8/26/2020. (jls)'.
Court activity on Aug. 26: Larry Newby vs USAA General Indemnity Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Larry Newby against Indian Harbor Insurance Company, Joseph Krider, Lyft, Inc., Steadfast Insurance Company and USAA General Indemnity Company on Aug. 26.
Court activity on Aug. 26: Cornelius Smith vs Monsanto Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Cornelius Smith against Monsanto Company on Aug. 26: 'Order Of Recusal. Judge Lance M Africk Recused. Case Reassigned To Judge Susie Morgan. Signed By Judge Lance M Africk On August 26, 2020.(mp)'.
Case activity for Suleiman Ibrahim vs Equifax Work Solution on Aug. 27
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Suleiman Ibrahim against Equifax Work Solution and Louisiana Workforce Commission on Aug. 27.
Case activity for Cory Patton vs Cajun Industries, LLC on Aug. 25
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Cory Patton against American Contractors Insurance Company Risk Retention Group, Cajun Contractors, Inc. and Cajun Industries, LLC on Aug. 25.
Court activity on Aug. 27: Esq. Frank D. Ippolito vs GEICO General Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Edward Pennington and Esq. Frank D. Ippolito against Def Aty Nicholas C. Gristina, Dustin A Burch, Esq. Andrew C Abrams, GEICO General Insurance Company and Mississippi Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Company on Aug. 27.
Case activity for Cornelius Smith vs Monsanto Company on Aug. 25
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Cornelius Smith against Monsanto Company on Aug. 25.
Aug. 21: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "insurance" cases
The following cases categorized as "insurance" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on Aug. 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Helen Cooke vs Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on Aug. 27
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Harold E. Newsome and Helen Cooke against Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on Aug. 27.
Court activity on Aug. 25: Lelia Stelly vs Starr Indemnity & Liability Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Lelia Stelly and William Stelly against Cert Operations, LLC, Coal Emissions Reductions Technologies, Inc. , Combustion Emissions Reduction Technologies, Inc. , Donald Lay, Starr Indemnity & Liability Company and State Farm Mutual Automobile Company on Aug. 25.
Case activity for Lelia Stelly vs Starr Indemnity & Liability Company on Aug. 26
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Lelia Stelly and William Stelly against Cert Operations, LLC, Coal Emissions Reductions Technologies, Inc. , Combustion Emissions Reduction Technologies, Inc. , Donald Lay, Starr Indemnity & Liability Company and State Farm Mutual Automobile Company on Aug. 26.
Aug. 21: 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 Aug. 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
President's view: Scorecard shows bipartisan success
For the Louisiana Legislature, and for those of us who advocate before it, 2020 was certainly a year that challenged any playbook on public policy. Not only was this one of the largest freshman classes our lawmaking body has seen, with 52 first-time legislators navigating new territory; not only did the House Speaker and Senate President for the first time in modern times forge a strong relationship that bridged a traditionally deep divide; but numerous curve-balls in the way of a novel coronavirus changed the game dramatically.
11 indicted in accident schemes to defraud Louisiana insurers, trucking firms
Eleven more people accused of taking part in staged big-rig accidents designed to generate damages awards against Louisiana insurance and trucking companies have been indicted during a widening federal investigation.
Louisiana coastal erosion lawsuits routed to state courts
A federal appeals court has rebuffed Louisiana energy companies’ efforts to move two parish lawsuits blaming the industry for coastal erosion from state to federal courts.
ACLU sues Louisiana for records on 'secretive state panel' on COVID-19 prisoner release
The American Civil Liberties Union has sued the state of Louisiana for records on a “secretive state panel” that decided which prisoners should be released from state prisons during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aug. 20: 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 Aug. 20. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: