News from March 2021
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on March 9
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on March 9 in the suits below:
Court activity on March 15: DERICK PAUL SMITH vs Medtronic, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by DERICK PAUL SMITH against Covidien LP and Medtronic, Inc. on March 15.
March 9: 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 9. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Joseph C Wheaton vs Metropolitan Life Insurance Company on March 15
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Joseph C Wheaton against Metropolitan Life Insurance Company on March 15.
Challenge filed to personal injury lawyer's case over fall off hotel toilet
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) – An employee of New Orleans’ Boomtown Casino Hotel says the personal injury lawyer suing him over a fall off the toilet is pulling some shenanigans to keep the case out of federal court.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on March 8
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on March 8 in the suits below:
March 8: 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 8. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 8: 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 March 8. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
New Orleans Archdiocese named in civil lawsuit over 1984 sex abuse allegations
An anonymous St. Charles Parish woman sued the Archdiocese of New Orleans, the Roman Catholic Church of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, the Catholic Mutual Relief Society of America, Cabrini High School and Deacon George Felder Brignac for alleged sexual abuse in 1984, according to documents filed on March 8 in the Orleans Parish District Court.
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LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Problem Gambling Awareness Month: Great Time To Learn Warning Signs, Says Attorney General Jeff Landry
March is here, which means tournament season is upon us.
ACLU sues Jefferson Davis deputies who allegedly tasered man without cause
Three deputy sheriffs from the Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office face civil charges in the Western Louisiana District Court by a 30-year-old Jennings man who says he was wrongfully tasered in front of his family, according to documents filed March 1.
Commissioner urges insurers to engage with policyholders to resolve hurricane claims
For the third time, Louisiana’s insurance commissioner has reminded insurers of their good-faith obligations to policyholders in the wake of the 2020 hurricanes and recent extreme winter weather.
Father must establish paternity to sue over daughter's death, Louisiana court rules
SHREVEPORT, La. (Legal Newsline) - A father whose daughter died of sickle-cell anemia at age 20 can’t sue the state of Louisiana for medical malpractice because he failed to establish paternity within a year of her death, an appeals court ruled.
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments - 03/12/21
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced his appointments to several Louisiana boards and commissions.
Case activity for Eric Cruz vs USAA (United Services Automobile Association on March 12
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Eric Cruz against USAA (United Services Automobile Association on March 12.
Court activity on March 12: Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company, Blue Cross / Blue Shield of Louisiana vs Dr. Narinder M. Gupta
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by HMO Louisiana Inc and Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company, Blue Cross / Blue Shield of Louisiana against Dr. Narinder M. Gupta on March 12.
Court activity on March 11: Helen Jones vs YJ Transportation, Inc.
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Helen Jones against American Sentinel Insurance Company, Crusader Insurance Company, JY Trucking, LLC, Kop Dungelyan, RRS Trucking, Inc. , YJ Transportation, Inc. and YJ Trucking, LLC on March 11.
Case activity for Helen Jones vs YJ Transportation, Inc. on March 12
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Helen Jones against American Sentinel Insurance Company, Crusader Insurance Company, JY Trucking, LLC, Kop Dungelyan, RRS Trucking, Inc. , YJ Transportation, Inc. and YJ Trucking, LLC on March 12.
Case activity for Chlynethia Nelson vs YJ Transportation, Inc. on March 12
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Chlynethia Nelson against American Sentinel Insurance Company, Crusader Insurance Company, JY Trucking, LLC, Kop Dungelyan, RRS Trucking, Inc. , YJ Transportation, Inc. and YJ Trucking, LLC on March 12.