News from July 2021
Louisiana colleges warned against 'coercive' COVID-19 vaccine policies
Louisiana’s attorney general is scrutinizing some colleges’ vaccine policies to ensure they don’t coerce students who object to getting the shot, even as concerns rise about the spread of the Delta variant and the resulting spike in COVID-19 cases around the state.
New Orleans employee says he was fired for reporting laziness
NEW ORLEANS -- Aaron Jordan filed a federal lawsuit on July 10 in New Orleans against Downtown Development District, City of New Orleans, Board of Commissioners of the Downtown Development District, Hurt Weigle and Keith Davis for Title VII violations including racial discrimination.
Louisiana inmate's lawsuit against parole board dismissed, but case may be refiled
A federal judge has dismissed a civil rights lawsuit brought by a 74-year-old Louisiana inmate who was granted parole in March but subsequently claimed to be the victim of retaliation by the state parole board over the press coverage his case generated.
Deckhand sues after boats collide on charter fishing trip
BATON ROUGE -- Timothy Carver filed a federal civil action lawsuit on July 14 in the U.S. District Court Middle District of Louisiana against Captain Morgan Charters, LLC., and Standard Boar Services, LLC for personal injury.
New Orleans employees say city is suppressing free speech
NEW ORLEANS -- Andrew Okun and Erin Wilson filed a federal lawsuit on July 15 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana against the City of New Orleans, Mayor Latoya Cantrell and Chief Administrative Officer Gilbert Montano for alleged First Amendment violations.
Gov. Edwards Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments on July 23, 2021
Gov. Edwards Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments on July 23, 2021.
Monroe medical school stands behind its COVID-19 vaccine policy
Allegations by Attorney General Jeff Landry and others that a Monroe medical school is harassing three students who refused to get the COVID-19 vaccine are not accurate, according to the college’s spokeswoman.
Family brings complaint against gold seller for allegedly inflating prices
NEW ORLEANS - Two women have filed a lawsuit a gold dealer for selling gold at prices that were allegedly extremely inflated in comparison to market value.
Lawsuit claims worker was called 'the sickest guy in the company'
BATON ROUGE -- Michael Phillips filed a lawsuit on June 22 in East Baton Rouge Parish District Court against Vivid Ink, Inc., for disability discrimination and harassment in retaliation in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Taylor Porter MSP Practice Leader Barrye Miyagi Presents Legal & Policy Update at LASIE Forum
Taylor Porter MSP Practice Leader Barrye Miyagi Presents Legal & Policy Update at LASIE Forum.
Former employee sues Jefferson Parish juvenile services department
NEW ORLEANS -- A woman is claiming to have suffered multiple instances of discrimination, whistleblower retaliation, wrongful demotion and FMLA violation of privacy while on leave as an employee of Jefferson Parish's Department of Juvenile Services.
BP oil spill lawyer agrees to pay $90K to firm she hired to fight suit from upset clients
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) – A lawyer sued by her BP oil spill clients has agreed to pay the bill she racked up defending herself.
Taylor Porter Attorney Lauren Hadden Selected Among Finalists for LADC Frank L. Maraist Award.
Taylor Porter attorney Lauren Hadden has been selected among 12 finalists for the Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel’s 2021 Frank L. Maraist Award.
General Motors is sued for wrongful death after father dies without help from airbags
GRETNA -- A woman is suing General Motors on behalf of two minor children for the alleged wrongful death of the children's father.
Herman Moderates Judges’ Forum With Focus on Fairness in Jury Selection
The Pound Civil Justice Institute held its annual national forum of state appellate court judges to examine in-depth issues affecting civil justice in the U.S.
The State of State Cybersecurity: An Update for the Attorney General Community on July 26, 2021
The State of State Cybersecurity: An Update for the Attorney General Community on July 26, 2021.
Legislative panel looks at funding alternatives for Louisiana courts
A commission set up by the state legislature is taking a holistic look at how the state’s court system is funded, with a focus on whether the system is overly dependent on fines and fees assessed on indigent defendants convicted of crimes.
New Orleans hit with free-speech lawsuit over social media policy
Two New Orleans employees have filed a federal lawsuit against Mayor Latoya Cantrell and the city administrative officer over New Orleans’ social media policy, arguing that it unconstitutionally restricts their free-speech rights.
Three men sue drilling company for racism
NEW ORLEANS -- Three men are suing a drilling company for racial discrimination.
Louisiana veto-override session fizzles after two days
What was billed as a historic veto-override session ended after only two days as the Louisiana legislature failed to override any of Gov. John Bel Edwards’ vetoes of 28 bills during the 2021 session.