News from March 2021
Attorney for Louisiana law enforcement group cautions against tossing qualified immunity
The attorney who represents the Louisiana Fraternal Order of Police is cautioning state lawmakers to think twice about doing away with qualified immunity for law enforcement officers.
Louisiana unemployment agency faces class action over alleged failures to provide benefits
Louisiana residents who say they were unfairly denied unemployment benefits during the coronavirus pandemic have filed a federal class-action lawsuit that alleges the Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) mishandled thousands of cases.
Bayne-Jones Army Hospital sued after parents say infant permanently disfigured by burns
An Indiana family sued the United States in the Western Louisiana District Court after their newborn son was burned at the Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, according to documents filed Feb. 25.
Attorney's lawsuit says toilet at Boomtown Casino bucked him off
A New Orleans man sued the Boomtown Casino Hotel and its vice president/general manager for alleged negligence, according to documents filed on February 25 in the Jefferson County District Court.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS & PHILLIPS LLP: Taylor Porter Sponsors Theatre Baton Rouge’s “A Breath of Fresh Air” Virtual Production
Taylor Porter is proud to sponsor "A Breath of Fresh Air," a virtual performance by the Theatre Baton Rouge Young Actors Program.
GLAGO WILLIAMS: 5 Star Review from Darlene Brister
Thank you so much Glago Williams for doing a wonderful job handling my legal case.
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA: Acting United States Attorney Appointed
Ellison C. Travis has been appointed and sworn in as the Acting United States Attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana following the resignation of Brandon J. Fremin who had served as the United States Attorney since 2018.
Case activity for Leeroy Shaw vs National Liability & Fire Insurance Company on March 5
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Kivonda Shaw and Leeroy Shaw against John Doe, National Liability & Fire Insurance Company and Tri - State Rock & Rails, LLC on March 5.
Case activity for Nadia Winston vs Housing Authority of Jefferson Parish on March 4
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Nadia Winston against Housing Authority of Jefferson Parish, Michele Livingston, Soly Rosario and Valerie Pruitt on March 4.
Court activity on March 5: Calvin Orwig vs Indian Harbor Insurance Company
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Calvin Orwig against Coulibaly Edwards Amara, Garrison Property And Casualty Insurance Company, Indian Harbor Insurance Company and Progressive Security Insurance Company on March 5.
Case activity for Bryan Gilchrist vs United Financial Casualty Company on March 5
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Bryan Gilchrist against Gloria Mejia and United Financial Casualty Company on March 5.
Case activity for Benjamin St. Pierre vs UP Equip Inc on March 5
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Benjamin St. Pierre against Easy Lift SRL and UP Equip Inc on March 5.
Case activity for Nadia Winston vs Housing Authority of Jefferson Parish on March 5
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Nadia Winston against Housing Authority of Jefferson Parish, Michele Livingston, Soly Rosario and Valerie Pruitt on March 5.
Case activity for Arianne McGruder vs Root Insurance Company on March 4
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Arianne McGruder and Joemara Rivers against Destiny Rhoads and Root Insurance Company on March 4.
Case activity for Miguel Martin vs Home Depot U. S. A. Inc. on March 4
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Miguel Martin against Home Depot U. S. A. Inc. on March 4.
Case activity for Darrell Dupard vs United Financial Casualty Company on March 4
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Darrell Dupard against United Financial Casualty Company on March 4.
Case activity for Kathy Wilson vs Sanofi US Services Inc. F / K / A Sanofi - Aventis U. S. Inc. on March 4
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Kathy Wilson against Sanofi US Services Inc. F / K / A Sanofi - Aventis U. S. Inc. on March 4.
Case activity for Offshore Towing Inc vs Work Cat Trans Gulf, LLC on March 4
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Offshore Towing Inc against Work Cat Trans Gulf, LLC on March 4.
Baton Rouge advertising firm sues over digital billboard rules in Kentucky county
A Baton Rouge-based advertising company is suing a Kentucky county in federal court, alleging that the Lexington-Fayette government’s policies on regulating digital billboards are unconstitutional.
Case activity for Dickie Brennan and Company, LLC vs Zurich American Insurance Company on March 2
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by 716 Iberville LLC, Cousins Restaurants, Inc. and Dickie Brennan and Company, LLC against American Guarantee & Liability Insurance Co and Zurich American Insurance Company on March 2.