News from September 2021
Verdict against funeral home won't be changed too much after corpse rotted in Louisiana heat
SHREVEPORT, La. (Legal Newsline) – The surviving family who sued over the treatment of a father’s corpse is only entitled to an extra $10,000, a Louisiana appeals court recently ruled while rejecting calls that a jury’s verdict was too low.
Landry intervenes in D.C. lawsuit opposing Gulf of Mexico oil lease sale
A federal court this month ruled in favor of Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry’s motion to intervene in a case that pits environmental groups against the Biden administration’s effort to move forward with an offshore oil and gas lease sale.
Woman says she was arrested for complaining about social distancing outside courthouse
NEW ORLEANS - Hope Davis filed a federal lawsuit on September 8 in the Eastern District of Louisiana against Arthur Fernandez, Milton Crosby and Russell Blanchard for false arrest, retaliatory arrest, unlawful seizure and false imprisonment.
On Sept. 23, the Louisiana Supreme Court issued an Order suspending time limitations in six parishes
On Sept. 23, the Louisiana Supreme Court issued an Order suspending time limitations in six parishes.
Justice Department Awards $270,782 to State of Louisiana to Aid Victims of Sexual Assault
Justice Department Awards $270,782 to State of Louisiana to Aid Victims of Sexual Assault.
Lawsuit alleges Lafayette police caused ruckus outside bowling alley
LAFAYETTE - Lafayette police face a lawsuit alleging false arrest and excessive force at a bowling alley.
The Louisiana Supreme Court Issues Order Suspending Time Limitations in Six Parishes
The Louisiana Supreme Court Issues Order Suspending Time Limitations in Six Parishes.
Acting U.S. Attorney Ellison C. Travis Announces $16,506,360 Award to Enhance Crime Victim Services and Compensation Payments
Acting U.S. Attorney Ellison C. Travis Announces $16,506,360 Award to Enhance Crime Victim Services and Compensation Payments,
Coulter McMahen Named to CHANGEMAKERS Education Leadership Class
Coulter McMahen Named to CHANGEMAKERS Education Leadership Class.
Man brings suit against generator company for alleged defects
NEW ORLEANS - Brian Zimmer filed a federal class action complaint on Sept. 2 in the Eastern District of Louisiana against Generac Power Systems.
Fairness, competition sought as Louisiana kicks off redistricting process
Louisiana lawmakers launched the once-every-decade redistricting process last week during a joint legislative meeting as interest groups pressed for districts that are more racially representative and competitive.
City of Shreveport sued for violation of Title VII
SHREVEPORT - Sandra Lee filed a federal complaint on September 3 in the Western District of Louisiana against the City of Shreveport and Joe Mero, in his capacity as Assistant Director of Shreveport Public Assembly and Recreation, for violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Restaurant in hot water for allegedly rejecting pregnant woman
NEW ORLEANS - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a federal complaint on September 8 in the Eastern District of Louisiana against Bourne's House Restaurant for allegedly refusing to retain and rehire a woman due to her being pregnant.
Louisiana energy producers see congressional oil industry probe as partisan attack
Louisiana’s energy industry sees a congressional probe into whether oil companies have minimized the effects of fossil fuel burning on climate change as a partisan attack against companies working to revive the U.S. economy.
Joe Biden Proposes Radical COVID Mandate, AG Jeff Landry Voices Opposition
Joe Biden Proposes Radical COVID Mandate, AG Jeff Landry Voices Opposition.
George Strickler, longtime civil rights attorney and law professor, dies in New Orleans
A former Tulane Law School professor who spent the better part of his life working to end racial and gender discrimination around the South has died at his New Orleans home after a long illness.
Lawsuit alleges police brutality after leaf-burning dispute
LAKE CHARLES - DeQuincy police and their chief are being sued by a family that says their child was slammed to a concrete floor.
Analyzing Workers’ Compensation Liability for COVID-19 Infections
Analyzing Workers’ Compensation Liability for COVID-19 Infections.
'We will not change our stance': Ochsner Health responds to letter from law firm on vaccine mandates for employees
Ochsner Health says it is not changing its position on requiring coronavirus vaccines for employees despite pushback, including a recent letter from a law firm.
'Immediate intervention is necessary': Class action against nursing homes, owner filed over Ida evacuation deaths
A temporary restraining order has been issued against Bob Dean and seven nursing homes in the wake of a class action lawsuit filed against the parties after seven residents died during emergency evacuation ahead of Hurricane Ida.