News from April 2024
Douglas A. Lee sues R&R Home Care for ERISA violations and breach of Louisiana law
Douglas A. Lee, II and Ashlynn Estay have filed a lawsuit against R&R Home Care, Inc., Medical Brokers Management, Inc., and Jay Weil, III in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Margarita H. Simmons sues Teva Pharmaceuticals USA for alleged negligence related to Paragard IUD
Margarita H. Simmons has filed a lawsuit against Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Teva Woman’s Health, LLC, Teva Branded Pharmaceuticals Products R&D, Inc., The Cooper Companies, Inc., and CooperSurgical, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Holly Matlock sues RCI Dining Services for evading mandatory minimum wage provisions
In the United States District Court, Western District of Louisiana, plaintiffs Holly Matlock and Detyscha Pickney have filed a lawsuit against RCI Dining Services (Sulphur), Inc., Cordero Pennington, and Travis R. Reese.
Hoist Tech sues JC Rail Construction for unpaid balance and damages
In the United States District Court, Western District of Louisiana, Hoist Tech, L.L.C. has filed a lawsuit against JC Rail Construction, LLC for unpaid balance and damages.
Phil Scott sues Heavenly Haven Care Services, Inc. for unpaid overtime and minimum wage violations
In the United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana, plaintiff Phil Scott has filed a lawsuit against Heavenly Haven Care Services, Inc.
Dr. Brian Salvatore sues Dr. Robert Smith for violation of First and Fourteenth Amendments rights
Dr. Brian Salvatore has filed a lawsuit against Dr. Robert Smith, in his official capacity as Chancellor of Louisiana State University (LSUS), and Mr. Carlton (Trey) Jones, in his official capacity as Deputy General Counsel for the LSU Board of Supervisors.
Natalie Rigby sues Board of Supervisors for age and reverse race discrimination
In the United States District Court, Middle District of Louisiana, Natalie Rigby has filed a civil action (No. 3:24-cv-264) against the Board of Supervisors of the Louisiana State University and Agricultural Mechanical College (LSU).
Leonon Suazo sues GO Marine Services for negligence under the Jones Act and general maritime law
In the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, Leonon Suazo has filed a lawsuit against GO Marine Services, L.L.C. and Offshore Service Vessels, L.L.C.
Child sex abuse victims in New Orleans Archdiocese case accuse Jones Walker firm of excessive legal fees
A group of sexual abuse survivors who have filed claims against the Archdiocese of New Orleans blasted the archdiocese’s law firm for “vague, redundant, unnecessary and/or excessive” bankruptcy billing practices.
Marie Placide sues William D. Green for tax sale dispute
In the case of Marie Placide versus William D. Green, Jr., case number 2023-CA-0476, filed in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal in Louisiana on January 24, 2024, Mr. Green is appealing a district court judgment that dismissed his claims against Ms. Placide with prejudice.
Lamar Advertising sues Media Choice for permit violation
In a case filed in the First Circuit Court of Appeal, State of Louisiana (Case ID: 2023 CA 0874), Lamar Advertising of Louisiana, LLC has sued Media Choice, LLC, Acme Partnership, LP and the City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge.
State of Louisiana sues Ronald Allen for sexual battery against an elderly victim
In the First Circuit Court of Appeal in the State of Louisiana, a case identified as 2023 KA 0801 was filed against Ronald Allen by the State of Louisiana.
State of Louisiana sues Clyde R. Joseph Jr. for second-degree murder
In the State of Louisiana's First Circuit Court of Appeal, a case has been filed under the ID 2023 KA 0992 & 2023 KW 1125, involving the State of Louisiana as the plaintiff and Clyde R. Joseph Jr. as the defendant.
Laurie V. Moore sues Edward J. Vauthier for fraudulent quitclaim deeds
In the State of Louisiana, Court of Appeal, First Circuit (Case ID: 2023 CA 1046), Laurie V. Moore has filed a lawsuit against Edward J. Vauthier, IT, L&E One, LLC and L&E II, LLC.
Tanya Brown sues JetBlue Airways Corporation for alleged violations of civil rights and disability acts
In the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, plaintiff Tanya Brown has filed a lawsuit against JetBlue Airways Corporation.
Ashley Dykes sues FCA US LLC for breach of warranty
In the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, plaintiffs Ashley Dykes and Braden W. Moody have filed a lawsuit against FCA US LLC (Chrysler).
Statement From Attorney General Liz Murrill On New Title IX Rules
Statement from Attorney General Liz Murrill on the new Title IX rules issued by President Joe Bien and his U.S. Department of Education.
United States of America sues Jamie Harris for defaulting on a Small Business Administration loan
The United States of America has filed a lawsuit against Jamie Harris in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana.
BNSF Railway Company sues Dean Arlyn Goehring Jr. and Sparhawk Trucking Inc. for damages from a collision
In the United States District Court, Western District of Louisiana, BNSF Railway Company has filed a lawsuit against Dean Arlyn Goehring Jr. and Sparhawk Trucking Inc.
Tanisha Smith sues Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority for violation of Family Medical Leave Act
Tanisha Smith has filed a lawsuit against Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority and JeffCare in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana.