News from December 2021
Appeals court revives veteran's claims against New Orleans, former officers
A federal appeals court has breathed new life into an Iraq War veteran’s lawsuit against the city of New Orleans and two former police officers who allegedly pummeled the Latino veteran into unconsciousness after calling him a “fake American.”
Nurse sues Washington Parish School Board over treatment at school
NEW ORLEANS -- Constance Jenkins filed a federal discrimination lawsuit on November 8 in the Eastern District of Louisiana against Washington Parish School Board, Tricia Smith and Frances Varnado.
MAJOR BREAKING NEWS: Federal Court Halts Biden's Attack On Healthcare Workers, AG Jeff Landry Claims Another Victory Over Vaccine Mandate
MAJOR BREAKING NEWS: Federal Court Halts Biden's Attack On Healthcare Workers, AG Jeff Landry Claims Another Victory Over Vaccine Mandate.
Congratulations to Judy Perry Martinez
Congratulations to Judy Perry Martinez.
'Louisiana makes it extremely hard to do business in the state': Arizona business sues Louisiana over sales tax system
A family-owned jewelry and craft supply wholesaler in Arizona has had enough of the nightmare Louisiana’s approach to sales tax creates.
LSU counsel's remarks about Title IX lawsuits prompts criticism
Attorneys involved in litigation over Louisiana State University’s sexual harassment reporting policies have called LSU’s general counsel callous and insensitive for remarks made before a state Senate hearing last month.
Man sues New Orleans VA, says eye doc botched treatment
NEW ORLEANS -- Rodney P. Ridl filed a federal complaint on October 29 in the Eastern District of Louisiana against The United States of America and/or The Department of Veterans Affairs and Veterans Administration Medical Center New Orleans for negligence.
Dillard Department Stores sues Louisiana agency over Amazon warehouse deal
Dillard Department Stores has sued the Louisiana Department of Economic Development (LED), alleging that the department reneged on an oral agreement to provide $3.5 million as part of a deal to bring an Amazon warehouse to Baton Rouge.
Woman sues Farberware for injury due to pressure cooker
SHREVEPORT - Gabrielle Moore filed a federal complaint on November 10 in the Western District of Louisiana against Farberware Licensing Company, LLC d/b/a Farberware Cookware for violation of the Louisiana Products Liability Act.
Police officer sues State of Louisiana for racial discrimination
BATON ROUGE -- Carl Cavalier filed a complaint on Sept. 30 in East Baton Rouge Parish District Court against the State of Louisiana: Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services and the Office of State Police.
Unvaccinated VCOM students seek to overturn consent judgment signed last month
Three unvaccinated college students are asking a federal judge to set aside a consent judgment they signed with the college last month, arguing that the Monroe medical school they attend has violated the agreement by continuing to retaliate against them.
Former Sun Belt Conference CCO files discrimination lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS -- Patrick Hairston filed a lawsuit on Oct. 9 in Orleans Parish District Court against the Sun Belt Conference, Inc. for breach of contract, race discrimination, violation of Louisiana unfair trade practices and failure to pay vacation time.
Woman sues after pressure cooker lid explodes off pot, causing burns
ALEXANDRIA - Tracie Nichole Barber filed a federal complaint on November 10 in the Western District of Louisiana against Wolfgang Puck Worldwide, Inc., Wolfgang Puck Enterprises Inc. and W.P. Appliances, Inc. for violation of the Louisiana Products Liability Act.
Hurricane Ida Recovery Day of Service on December 4, 2021
Hurricane Ida Recovery Day of Service on December 4, 2021.