News from March 2021
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on March 23
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on March 23 in the suits below:
March 23: 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 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 23: 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 March 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Law firm harassed and discriminated against female attorney for being pregnant, lawsuit says
A former Milling, Benson, Woodward LLP attorney sued the law firm in the Orleans Parish District court for allegedly discriminating against her for choosing to have children.
Jefferson Parish rail yard collision brings lawsuit against Illinois Central Railroad Company
The Illinois Central Railroad Company is charged with negligence resulting in injuries in the Eastern Louisiana District Court.
March 23: 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 March 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 23: 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 March 23. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 22: 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 March 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 22: 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 22. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Westwego Police Department, Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Department under fire in excessive force lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS - Numerous law enforcement officers face civil charges in New Orleans federal court following allegations of excessive force and other constitutional rights violations.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on March 22
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on March 22 in the suits below:
City of Westwego accused of lying to older employee to replace her with a younger one in new lawsuit
The City of Westwego was sued in the Eastern Louisiana District Court by a woman who accuses the city of age discrimination.
LSU on defensive in wake of release of sexual harassment review
Louisiana State University officials received scathing criticism from state lawmakers and advocacy groups after the release of a law firm’s detailed report on the university system’s failures to respond to sexual misconduct reports in recent years.
Center for Biological Diversity warns Wildlife Service about urgent need for 'critical habitat' designation for Pearl darter
A conservation group warned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service of its intent to sue the agency because it hasn't designated “critical habitat” for the Pearl darter, a freshwater fish found only in Louisiana and Mississippi, which has been given “threatened” species status.
GLAGO WILLIAMS: 5 Star Review from Nona Martin
Working with attorney Jatavian Williams and his assistant, Karen Gomez, was one of the best professional experiences I’ve had since my auto accident and relocating to New Orleans three years ago
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS & PHILLIPS LLP: Taylor Porter Attorneys French, McMahen Elected to LABI Legal Advisory Council
Taylor Porter attorneys Ryan French and Coulter McMahen have been elected to represent the firm on the Louisiana Association of Business & Industry’s (LABI) Legal Advisory Council.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE WESTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA: Settlement Reached Between U.S. Department of Labor and Local Employer in Suit Enforcing Final Orders under Surface Transportation Assistance Act
Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that D.G. Construction and Hauling, LLC and the U.S. Department of Labor, with DOJ local counsel, have reached a settlement of a civil action filed on August 5, 2020 in the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana seeking to enforce administrative orders against D.G. Construction and Hauling, LLC, and its owner, Brett Deshotels (“Defendants”), in Lafayette, Louisiana, for violations of employee protection provisions of the Surface Transportation and Assistance Act.
Case activity for Xodus Medical, Inc. vs Tim Verlander on March 26
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Alessio Pigazzi, Glenn Keilar and Xodus Medical, Inc. against Tim Verlander on March 26.
Case activity for Samuel McGinnis vs Great West Casualty Company on March 26
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Samuel McGinnis against Great West Casualty Company, Joseph Lawrence and Wright Transportation, Inc. on March 26.
Case activity for Daniel Enime vs AmGuard Insurance Company on March 26
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Daniel Enime against AmGuard Insurance Company on March 26.