News from March 2020
March 17: 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 March 17. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
New Orleans attorney reprimanded for threatening to 'punch the s*** out of' an assistant DA he's now suing
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Long time New Orleans attorney Ike Spears has been publicly reprimanded following a March 9 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding for threatening to assault an assistant DA during a 2018 criminal trial.
Reinstatement recommended for suspended Baton Rouge attorney convicted in 2015 'chest bumping' of DA
NEW ORLEANS — Suspended longtime Baton Rouge attorney Felix Anthony DeJean IV, convicted of allegedly "chest bumping" a district attorney while leaving a judge's chambers in 2015, could be reinstated following a recent recommendation.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: United Way Establishes Captial Area COVID-19 Community Relief Fund
Taylor, Porter, Brooks & Phillips LLP issued the following announcement on March 20.Capital Area United Way has established the Capital Area COVID-19 Community Relief Fund to aid the residents and organizations of its 10-parish region.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS PHILLIPS LLP: U.S. Tax Filing Deadline Moved to July 15, 2020
The U.S. tax filing deadline has been moved to July 15, 2020, according to a tweet today by United States Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.
Louisiana federal court dismisses some defendants in claims that boy’s AML caused by paint exposure
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana dismissed plaintiffs' allegations against some of the paint companies they claims caused their son to develop leukemia.
Longtime Lake Charles attorney, failed 2014 judicial candidate indicted for domestic abuse, now on disability inactive status
NEW ORLEANS — Longtime Lake Charles attorney Michael Pierre Ned, former judicial candidate indicted on domestic abuse and other charges almost six years ago, now is on disability inactive status following a March 9 Louisiana Supreme Court order.
Judge grants plaintiffs' motion to compel in Fair Labor Standards Act case against Cox Communications subsidiary
A Louisiana judge granted a plaintiff motion to compel in a Fair Labor Standards Act case that was conditionally certified as a collective action case against a former employer. The former employees are seeking that business contracts to be entered into the trial.
DEUTSCH KERRIGAN LLP: Deutsch Kerrigan's Response to COVID-19 and Our Continued Commitment to Client Service
With the uncertainties surrounding the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Deutsch Kerrigan faces the same obstacles as many of you, and we continue to adapt to those emerging challenges as we remain open and operating at full strength to serve your needs.
MOULEDOUX BLAND LEGRAND BRACKETT LLC: FMCSA Emergency Declaration Due to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
In light of President Trump’s declared national emergency, acting Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Administrator Jim Mullen has invoked 49 CFR 390.23(a)(l)(i), which allows an exemption from Parts 390 through 399 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs).
MOULEDOUX BLAND LEGRAND BRACKETT LLC: Our Response to COVID-19
MBLB has a number of commitments, paramount of which is to serve our clients well.
Court activity on March 20: Destinee Prout vs Dorma Rochelle Crawford
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Destinee Prout against Dorma Rochelle Crawford, EAN Holdings, LLC, Key Insurance Company and Rasier, LLC on March 20.
Court activity on March 18: Debra P. Rodrigue vs Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Debra P. Rodrigue and Mark A. Rodrigue against Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc and C. R. Bard, Inc on March 18.
Court activity on March 17: Debra P. Rodrigue vs Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Debra P. Rodrigue and Mark A. Rodrigue against Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc and C. R. Bard, Inc on March 17.
Case activity for Aquila Jones vs Johntrell Irving on March 20
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Aquila Jones against Johntrell Irving, SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY and Viking Transportation, LLC on March 20.
Case activity for Felix Bellazer vs Cincinnati Insurance Company on March 20
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Felix Bellazer against Cincinnati Insurance Company and Satellites Unlimited on March 20.
Case activity for Karla Lemus - Mena vs Nathan Aaron Creel on March 19
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Karla Lemus - Mena against Nathan Aaron Creel, US Freight Transport, LLC and Wesco Insurance Company on March 19.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on Feb. 20
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on Feb. 20 in the suits below:
Court activity on March 19: Harold E. Newsome 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 Harold E. Newsome and Wendy Brown against Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company and Sandoz Inc. on March 19: 'Summons Issued As To Accord Healthcare, Inc., Actavis Llc, Actavis Pharma, Inc., Hospira Inc., Hospira Worldwide, Llc, McKesson Corporation, Pfizer Inc., Sandoz Inc., Sanofi-aventis U.s. Llc, Sun Pharma Global Fze, Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. (dw)'.
Case activity for Harold E. Newsome vs Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company on March 18
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Harold E. Newsome and Kristine Boucher against Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company and Sandoz Inc. on March 18.