News from March 2021
Shipping giant accused of transporting property stolen by Cuban government from its citizens
A lengthy lawsuit was filed in the Eastern Louisiana District Court seeking damages under the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act of 1996 (LIBERTAD) by multiple plaintiffs.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on March 15
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on March 15 in the suits below:
Jackson Parish Police Jury accused of sexual harassment and providing hostile work environment
The Jackson Parish Police Jury faces allegations in the Western Louisiana District Court for allowing alleged sexual harassment and fostering a gender-based hostile work environment, according to documents filed on March 8.
St. James Parish arborist claims injuries after man-lift suddenly capsizes
A St. James Parish man sued UP Equip, Inc., and man-lift manufacturer EasyLift SRL after he was injured using a lift, according to documents filed on March 5 in the Eastern Louisiana District Court.
Boutte Walmart accused of detaining woman on unfounded suspicion of shoplifting
A lawsuit filed in St. Charles District Court accuses store personnel at a Boutte Walmart of unlawful detainment and search.
Case activity for Juan R Ordogne vs Benjamin A Reynolds on March 19
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Juan R Ordogne against Benjamin A Reynolds on March 19.
Case activity for Bank of America, N. A. vs Marine Princess M / V on March 18
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Bank of America, N. A. against Marine Princess M / V and Sunset Shipping Ltd. on March 18.
Case activity for Bank of America, N. A. vs Marine Princess M / V on March 19
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Bank of America, N. A. against Marine Princess M / V and Sunset Shipping Ltd. on March 19.
Top Landry aide resigns as series of controversies dog attorney general
A member of Attorney General Jeff Landry’s management staff resigned earlier this month after a second sexual harassment complaint against him surfaced, adding to a series of controversies Landry has dealt with over the past couple of months.
GLAGO WILLIAMS: 5 Star Review from Janice Isom
I was very satisfied with Glago Williams.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS & PHILLIPS LLP: Bergeron’s Nonprofit to Assist Cancer Patients Featured in Woman’s Hospital Blog
Taylor Porter Partner Kiki Bergeron is featured in the Woman's Hospital blog, "Fighting Cancer with Positivity and Joy," highlighting the success of her nonprofit, Totes de Joie
Attack on nurse in Orleans Justice Center lands sheriff, warden in lawsuit
The Orleans Parish sheriff as well as two Orleans Justice Center (OJC) officers and the warden face charges in the Eastern Louisiana District Court by a former OJC LPN who says the defendants' negligence led to the attack on her by an inmate.
Baton Rouge appeals court repeals class-action status on public defender lawsuit
A Baton Rouge appeals court overturned a 2017 lawsuit's class-action status involving allegations that public defenders in Louisiana do not offer low-income individuals a fair path to justice due to the lack of resources.
GOLD WEEMS BRUSER SUES & RUNDELL: Drell and Taylor Successfully Prosecute Intervention In Federal Bid Protest For MedExpress
In September 2020, long time firm client MedExpress Ambulance Service, Inc., was the successful bidder to provide ambulance services for Peterson and Shriever Air Force Bases in Colorado, which are home to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), the Space Operations Command, the Peterson-Shriever Garrison, and related units of the United States Space Force.
Court activity on March 18: Brittany Bancroft vs 217 Bourbon, LLC
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity in the suit brought by Ariel Sharone and Brittany Bancroft against 217 Bourbon, LLC and Jesse Wade Yeomans on March 18: 'Summons Issued As To 217 Bourbon, Llc, Jesse Wade Yeomans. (attachments: # 1 Summons)(pp)'.
March 12: 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 12. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Case activity for Cynthia Pellecer Keppler vs New Werner Holding Co. LLC on March 16
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Bonnie Pellecer Perez, Cynthia Pellecer Keppler, Darlene Ward Pellecer and Linda Pellecer Seward against 2011 General Pershing, L. L. C. , Harold Singer, New Werner Holding Co. , Inc, New Werner Holding Co. DE, LLC, New Werner Holding Co. LLC, Sue Ann Silverman Singer, Werner Co. and Werner Co. DE on March 16.
Case activity for Julia Taylor vs Garrison Property And Casualty Insurance Company on March 18
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Barbara Dunn and Julia Taylor against Garrison Property And Casualty Insurance Company and Jasmine Shields on March 18.
Case activity for Brittany Bancroft vs 217 Bourbon, LLC on March 17
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by Ariel Sharone and Brittany Bancroft against 217 Bourbon, LLC and Jesse Wade Yeomans on March 17.
Case activity for B & P Restaurant Group, LLC vs AmGuard Insurance Company on March 18
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activities in the suit brought by B & P Restaurant Group, LLC, Highlights Catering and Gourmet Shop, LLC, Island Time Management, LLC, Red Dog Diner, LLC and Rum House of Baton Rouge, LLC against AmGuard Insurance Company and Eagan Insurance Agency, L. L. C. on March 18.