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News published on Louisiana Record in September 2021

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News from September 2021


Verdict against funeral home won't be changed too much after corpse rotted in Louisiana heat

By John O'Brien |
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

By Michael Carroll |
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

By Christina Heath |
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.

Justice Department Awards $270,782 to State of Louisiana to Aid Victims of Sexual Assault

By Press release submission |
Justice Department Awards $270,782 to State of Louisiana to Aid Victims of Sexual Assault.

On Sept. 23, the Louisiana Supreme Court issued an Order suspending time limitations in six parishes

By Press release submission |
On Sept. 23, the Louisiana Supreme Court issued an Order suspending time limitations in six parishes.

Lawsuit alleges Lafayette police caused ruckus outside bowling alley

By Christina Heath |
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

By Press release submission |
The Louisiana Supreme Court Issues Order Suspending Time Limitations in Six Parishes.

Coulter McMahen Named to CHANGEMAKERS Education Leadership Class

By Press release submission |
Coulter McMahen Named to CHANGEMAKERS Education Leadership Class.

Acting U.S. Attorney Ellison C. Travis Announces $16,506,360 Award to Enhance Crime Victim Services and Compensation Payments

By Press release submission |
Acting U.S. Attorney Ellison C. Travis Announces $16,506,360 Award to Enhance Crime Victim Services and Compensation Payments,

Man brings suit against generator company for alleged defects

By Christina Heath |
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

By Michael Carroll |
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

By Christina Heath |
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

By Christina Heath |
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

By Michael Carroll |
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

By Press release submission |
Joe Biden Proposes Radical COVID Mandate, AG Jeff Landry Voices Opposition.

George Strickler, longtime civil rights attorney and law professor, dies in New Orleans

By Michael Carroll |
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

By Christina Heath |
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

By Press release submission |
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

By Valerie Bonk |
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

By Valerie Bonk |
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.