News from January 2021
Court activity on Jan. 19: Harold E. Newsome vs Sanofi Aventis U. S. LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Harold E. Newsome and Sharon Lewis against Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company and Sanofi Aventis U. S. LLC on Jan. 19.
Case activity for Selma Lawson vs Medical Device Business Services, Inc. on Jan. 20
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Selma Lawson against Depuy Ireland Unlimited Company, Depuy Synthes Product, Inc. , Depuy Synthes Sales, Inc. and Medical Device Business Services, Inc. on Jan. 20.
Court activity on Jan. 20: Donna Simmons vs ReliaStar Life Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Donna Simmons against ReliaStar Life Insurance Company and Voya Financial on Jan. 20: 'Complaint With Jury Demand Against All Defendants (filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number Alaedc-8695854) Filed By Donna Simmons. (attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Summons, # 3 Summons)attorney Reagan Levert Toledano Added To Party Donna Simmons(pty:pla).(toledano, Reagan)'.
Court activity on Jan. 20: M S Benbow and Associates Professional Engineering Corporation vs GoDaddy. com, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by M S Benbow and Associates Professional Engineering Corporation against GoDaddy. com, LLC on Jan. 20: 'Summons Returned Executed; Godaddy.com, Llc Served On 1/19/2021, Answer Due 2/9/2021. (patron, David)'.
Court activity on Jan. 19: Dennis McNamara vs Monsanto Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Dennis McNamara against Monsanto Company on Jan. 19: 'Complaint With Jury Demand Against Monsanto Company (filing Fee $ 402 Receipt Number Alaedc-8693410) Filed By Dennis McNamara. (attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet) Attorney John M. Robin Added To Party Dennis Mcnamara(pty:pla).(robin, John) Waiver Of Service'.
Case activity for Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality vs Dow Chemical Company on Jan. 19
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality against Dow Chemical Company, Performance Materials NA, Inc and Union Carbide Coporation on Jan. 19.
Case activity for Marmac LLC vs InterMoor, Inc. on Jan. 20
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Marmac LLC against InterMoor, Inc. , Met Mast Tower and US Wind Inc. on Jan. 20.
Jan. 14: 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 Jan. 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Court activity on Jan. 20: Dennis McNamara vs Monsanto Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Dennis McNamara against Monsanto Company on Jan. 20: 'Initial Case Assignment To Judge Jay C. Zainey And Magistrate Judge Dana Douglas. (aj)'.
Case activity for M S Benbow and Associates Professional Engineering Corporation vs GoDaddy. com, LLC on Jan. 19
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by M S Benbow and Associates Professional Engineering Corporation against GoDaddy. com, LLC on Jan. 19.
Jan. 14: 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 Jan. 14. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Jan. 14: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "asbestos" cases
The following cases categorized as "asbestos" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on Jan. 14. 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 Jan. 14
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on Jan. 14 in the suits below:
New Orleans casino liable after contractor runs over woman; Flagman walked past but didn't warn
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - Harrah’s Casino in New Orleans is liable for injuries a woman suffered after a contractor hired to remove birds from the trees in front of the building ran over her with a motorized high-lift platform, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has ruled, rejecting the casino’s arguments it wasn’t responsible for the actions of an independent contractor.
Louisiana bar owners lose bid to overturn governor's COVID-19 order
A federal appeals court has upheld a coronavirus order issued by Gov. John Bel Edwards that forced traditional bars around the state to stop serving alcohol and food to customers on their premises.
Jan. 13: 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 Jan. 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 Jan. 13
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on Jan. 13 in the suits below:
Jan. 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 Jan. 13. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Amite city councilman accused of submitting fraudulent voter applications
An Amite city councilman was arrested on multiple counts of election fraud earlier this month in conjunction with an investigation carried out by the Louisiana attorney general and secretary of state.
Judge dismisses lawsuit involving $9.4 billion plastics facility while Corps reviews permit
A legal challenge surrounding a proposed $9.4 billion plastics facility has been dismissed by a federal judge.