News from 2023
Former employee sues Alloy Manufacturing for labor violations
LAFAYETTE — A former employee is suing Alloy Manufacturing Inc. for alleged violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Louisiana leads legal challenge to new EPA rule expanding water-quality regulations
Louisiana is leading a legal effort by 11 states to challenge a federal rule that plaintiffs in the lawsuit say makes sweeping, unlawful changes to how states make water-quality certifications for projects under the Clean Water Act.
Christmas Carol for A Cause Fundraiser
Taylor Porter is excited to sponsor the Christmas Carol for A Cause Fundraiser hosted by Volunteers In Public Schools at the Theatre Baton Rouge.
Lawsuit filed against Natchitoches Parish Detention Center, alleging inmate died due to lack of medical care
ALEXANDRIA – The family of an inmate confined at the Natchitoches Parish Detention Center has filed a lawsuit against the facility claiming he died in custody due to negligence and failure to provide him proper medical care.
Louisiana lawmakers given until end of January to OK new congressional map
The outlines of a timeline to decide the legality of Louisiana’s congressional district map are coming into focus now that a federal district judge has given state lawmakers until Jan. 30 to produce a new map that’s in sync with provisions of the federal Voting Rights Act.
Honor of participating in the 2023 Baton Rouge Bar Association Holiday Star Project.
Taylor Porter had the honor of participating in the 2023 Baton Rouge Bar Association Holiday Star Project.
Louisiana woman sues Eli Lilly and Company alleging severe injuries from Mounjaro
LAKE CHARLES – A Louisiana woman has filed a lawsuit against a pharmaceutical company claiming she suffered severe stomach injuries from using the company's medication for diabetes.
Shopper sues Dillard's for damages after tripping over a rack at Slidell store
NEW ORLEANS – Shopper files injury lawsuit against Dillard Department Stores after allegedly tripping over a rack in the Slidell store and severely injuring herself.
State appeals court calls for new election in disputed Caddo Parish sheriff race
A state appeals court has ordered a new runoff election in Caddo Parish to decide the outcome of the Nov. 18 race for sheriff, which was decided by a single vote amid some findings of voting irregularities.
Immigrant Rights Clinic report finds thousands of immigrant youths in legal limbo
A new report co-authored by Tulane Law’s Immigrant Rights Clinic shows that more than 100,000 abused or abandoned immigrant youths are in limbo as a backlog in cases for youth hoping to apply for green cards has more than doubled in the last two years.
Louisiana resident sues Walmart over defective basketball hoop which allegedly collapsed and crushed his finger
NEW ORLEANS –A Louisiana resident has filed a product liability lawsuit against Walmart claiming he purchased a portable basketball system that collapsed during assembly, causing him severe injuries.
Louisiana woman sues Freedom Staffing, alleging discrimination and wrongful termination
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana woman has filed a lawsuit against Freedom Staffing and Leidos Holdings claiming she was terminated by the company in retaliation for reporting racial and gender discrimination by a supervisor.
Loyola University New Orleans hosts special screening of long-lost documentary about famed Mardi Gras Indian Chief Allison “Tootie” Montana
The School of Communication and Design is honored to present a documentary lost since Hurricane Katrina showcasing the life and artistry of the late Allison “Tootie” Montana, who led the Yellow Pocahontas Black Masking Indians as its big chief for 50 years.
Former Whole Foods employee files discrimination lawsuit alleging retaliation for reporting misconduct
NEW ORLEANS – A former employee is suing Whole Foods Market for discrimination claiming she faced racial and religious harassment in retaliation for reporting employee misconduct.
Real Estate firm sues Rampart/Wurth Holding in Louisiana, alleging trademark infringement
NEW ORLEANS – A real estate firm has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit claiming a Louisiana property management company copied its name.
2009 alumni Miller and Anderson return to LSU Law to speak with students about growing career opportunities in cyberlaw, cybersecurity
As LSU Law alumni Darrell Miller (’09) and Sarah Anderson (’09) began their presentation for the “What is Cyberlaw/Cybersecurity?”
Former employee files age discrimination lawsuit against Turner Industries
FORT MYERS – A former employee has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the Turner Industries Group claiming he was threatened with demotion and subsequently terminated due to his age.
Former employee sues City of Pineville alleging wrongful termination for reporting racial discrimination
ALEXANDRIA – A former employee has filed a lawsuit against the City of Pineville claiming he was terminated from his employment for reporting racial discrimination.
Watchdog sues New Orleans PD for failure to produce public records
A New Orleans resident is suing the New Orleans Police Department in state court alleging the department has dragged its feet on fulfilling multiple public-records requests relating to payroll irregularities and a growing backlog of sexual assault evidence.
2023 Baton Rouge Bar Foundation’s Young Lawyers Section Holiday Star Project
The Taylor Porter Elves had a great time wrapping gifts for the 2023 Baton Rouge Bar Foundation’s Young Lawyers Section Holiday Star Project.