News from June 2021
Louisiana governor signs higher-education reform bills on sex abuse reporting
Gov. John Bel Edwards has signed a series of bills that aim to make higher education officials more accountable for reporting sexual harassment and abuse in the wake of systemic reporting failures at Louisiana State University.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on June 22
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on June 22 in the suits below:
June 22: 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 June 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
June 22: 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 June 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Native American, Cajun parents sue over school closure in hopes of preserving language and tradition
NEW ORLEANS -- A group of parents is suing a school planning to close in an attempt to preserve their culture, language and tradition.
June 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 June 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
June 21: 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 June 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
June 21: 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 June 21. 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 June 21
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on June 21 in the suits below:
June 21: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for "195 contract product liability" cases
The following cases categorized as "195 contract product liability" were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on June 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
June 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 June 21. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Houston-based CITGO 'pleased to reach' settlement, pay more than $19 million to resolve federal and state claims
Houston-based CITGO Petroleum Corporation said it is "pleased to reach" a voluntary settlement to resolve federal and state claims for natural resource damages under the Oil Pollution Act and the Louisiana Oil Spill Prevention and Response Act.
LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Transgender Bill Vetoed: Landry Calls For Veto Session To Protect Women
Attorney General Jeff Landry issued the following statement encouraging the Louisiana Legislature to hold a veto session.
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards, DOTD Secretary Wilson Commend Bipartisan Agreement on Federal Infrastructure Funding
Gov. John Bel Edwards and Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Shawn Wilson commended the bipartisan cooperation that resulted in a framework for historic federal investment in critical projects related to roads, bridges, mitigation and coastal protection among other things.
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards' Statement on Veto of Senate Bill 118
Gov. John Bel Edwards issued the following statement on Senate Bill 118, which he vetoed on Thursday evening.
Federal Election Commission brings suit against Defend Louisiana PAC
BATON ROUGE -- The Federal Election Commission claims the Defend Louisiana PAC treasurer did not report independent expenditures and is in violation of the Federal Election Campaign Act.
Case activity for Thomas Burns vs West Bend Mutual Insurance Company on June 25
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Thomas Burns against Hot - Line Freight System, Inc. , Russell Grimmius and West Bend Mutual Insurance Company on June 25.
Case activity for Stephen Perry vs Uber Technologies, Inc. on June 25
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Stephen Perry against Mahmoud Qoran, Root Insurance Company, The Cincinnati Insurance Company, Uber Technologies, Inc. and United Financial Casualty Company on June 25.
June 18: 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 June 18. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for PS Business Management, LLC vs Fireman's Fund Insurance Company on June 24
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by PS Business Management, LLC against Fireman's Fund Insurance Company on June 24.