News from October 2023
Pugh Institute for Justice to present ‘Access to Justice: How Lawyers Can Aid Vulnerable Victims’ Symposium at LSU Law on Oct. 27
The George W. and Jean H. Pugh Institute for Justice will present “Access to Justice: How Lawyers Can Aid Vulnerable Victims” at LSU Law on Friday, Oct. 27.
Housing developer files lawsuit against City of New Orleans alleging discriminatory zoning tactics
NEW ORLEANS – A housing developer has filed a lawsuit against the City of New Orleans, claiming the establishment of an Interim Zoning District obstructs the development of an affordable housing project.
Former employee files lawsuit against Grass Gator Lawn Care Company for alleged FLSA violations
NEW ORLEANS - A former employee has filed a class action lawsuit against Grass Gator Law Care, alleging that the company failed to pay required overtime despite employees working more than 60 hours per week.
Walmart sued for pain medication that may cause neurodevelopmental disorders during pregnancy
BATON ROUGE – A mother is suing Walmart, claiming that the company's pain relief products fail to provide warning about the risks of using acetaminophen during pregnancy, which lead to her child being born with autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Louisiana's high court rejects law allowing reduction of long-term prison sentences
The Louisiana Supreme Court last month upended a 2021 state law that empowered district attorneys to reconsider and reduce long prison sentences meted out to convicted individuals with previous felony convictions.
Jury Trials Revisited on October 23, 2023
This seminar is designed to provide legal professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies involved in jury trials.
Walmart employee sues for discrimination, hostile work environment
LAKE CHARLES – A Walmart employee has filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging sexual harassment, discrimination based on sex and disability, failure to accommodate her disability, and retaliation. She claims that she was subjected to a hostile work environment at a Walmart Supercenter in Sulphur, causing her emotional distress which eventually forced her to take a medical leave of absence.
Business groups hopeful about Louisiana election results despite weak turnout
While Saturday’s Louisiana gubernatorial election may have motivated only a little more than one-third of registered voters to turn in ballots, business groups seemed upbeat about the election outcome.
Louisiana lawsuit alleges tribunal that adjudicates COVID-19 injury claims violated Constitution
A little-known federal agency charged with assessing claims of those who have suffered serious injuries after taking the COVID-19 vaccine is “a kangaroo court” that routinely rejects allegations of adverse medical events, according to a federal lawsuit filed in Louisiana.
Architectural copyright battle erupts in New Orleans real estate development project
NEW ORLEANS – A real estate development company has filed a claiming a construction firm unlawfully used and infringed upon their intellectual property and work product related to the rehabilitation and redevelopment of certain properties in New Orleans.
Tug company sues following Mississippi River collision
NEW ORLEANS – Intracoastal Tug and Barge Company has filed a negligence lawsuit against Magnolia Fleet and the M/V Louise following a boat collision that caused more than $165,000 in damages.
For a second consecutive year, a Tulane BLSA leader takes the helm of GAPSA
Tamunoboma “Dominion” Fenny was supposed to be a doctor – it’s what she believed for a long time, and what her parents had hoped.
Former Employee Sues Rodi Marine for $6 Million Alleging Negligence and Severe Injuries
NEW ORLEANS - A former employee has filed a $6 million negligence lawsuit against Rodi Marine claiming failure to provide a safe work environment aboard the M/V MISS PEGGY ANN resulted in him sustaining severe injuries.
Judge rejects adult entertainment group's position against Louisiana's age-verification law
An adult entertainment group’s legal challenge of a Louisiana law requiring age verification for state residents to access sexually explicit websites was dismissed in part by a federal judge.
Landry wins governor's race outright in low-turnout primary election
An anemic voter turnout and a “historic failure” of the state’s Democratic Party apparatus allowed Republican Jeff Landry to defy the polls and win Saturday’s governor’s race without the need for a runoff, a political analyst said.
Troubled hurricane firm has one less lawsuit to worry about
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - The law firm accused of filing hurricane-damage lawsuits on behalf clients who didn't consent to them has defeated claims from a rival firm.
Attorney General Jeff Landry Calls For Public Support To Provide Safer Schools On National Stop Bullying Day
National Stop Bullying Day, and Attorney General Jeff Landry is encouraging parents and students to Know More About Bullying so they can recognize and stop bullying in schools.
Group of AGs want U.S. Supreme Court to review horse racing case
CHARLESTON — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has joined a coalition of states and private parties in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review a case involving the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act.
Deckhand accuses employers of negligence that caused severe injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A deckhand has filed a lawsuit against his employers, claiming negligence led to him passing out due to heat exhaustion and injuring himself while working aboard a vessel.
Taylor Porter Welcomes John Ward to the Baton Rouge Office
Taylor Porter is pleased to welcome John Forrest Ward, IV to the firm.