News from August 2024
Railway Company Faces New Trial Over $8 Million Verdict in Train-Truck Collision
A garbage truck driver injured in a collision with a train has won an $8 million verdict against a railway company—but now faces another trial due to inconsistencies in the jury's findings regarding fault allocation
Plaintiffs Allege Breach of Contract Against Major University Over COVID-19 Campus Closures
A group of students has filed a class-action lawsuit against Louisiana State University (LSU), claiming breach of contract after campus closures during COVID-19 forced them into remote learning while still paying full tuition fees for in-person services they did not receive.
Candidate Disqualified: Residency Dispute Ends Candidacy Bid for Port Allen City Council
April King's complaint has led to Shelton Berry being disqualified from running for Port Allen City Council due to failing residency requirements stipulated by Louisiana law.
Oil Company Accuses Energy Service Provider of Negligence Leading to Costly Drilling Mishap
In a protracted legal battle spanning nearly a decade, Gulf Production Company accused Halliburton Energy Services of negligence during oil drilling operations resulting in significant financial losses. Despite disclosing an assignment from Gulf Explorer granting them authority to sue late into proceedings, courts upheld dismissal due lack standing without initial pleading such assignment delaying resolution further prejudicing defendants
Louisiana Government Sues Non-Profit Over Misuse Of Disaster Recovery Funds
A significant legal conflict has emerged between Louisiana's state government agencies and a New Orleans-based non-profit over alleged misuse of disaster recovery funds meant for small businesses post-Hurricane Katrina. The state claims breach-of-contract while seeking specific performance or monetary damages; however recent court decisions highlight unresolved ambiguities within contractual terms delaying final judgment.
Flanagan Partners’ Attorneys To Receive Professionalism Award
Thomas M. Flanagan and Sean P. Brady (posthumously) will receive the John R. “Jack” Martzell Professionalism Award.
Breaking: U.S. Supreme Court sides with Louisiana! Rejects Biden-Harris attempt to reinstate radical anti-women Title IX rule
On Friday, August 16, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the Biden-Harris administration’s attempt to vacate Louisiana’s injunction against their unlawful Title IX rule.
Plaintiff alleges local government officials breached contract and defamed him
Donald Ray Singletary Jr.'s lawsuit against Michael B Cooper and St Tammany Parish Government has been revived after an appellate court reversed earlier dismissals due to procedural issues surrounding service methods.
Plaintiff wins $1.5 Million Judgment Against Insurer Over Auto Accident Injuries
Dorothy Ory has been awarded over $1.5 million after sustaining severe injuries in an auto accident involving Myles Smith driving a church-owned vehicle insured by Church Mutual Insurance Company back in June 2015
Louisiana Resident Sues Agricultural Giant Over Alleged Cancer-Causing Herbicide
Roger Lirette has filed a lawsuit against Monsanto Company alleging that prolonged exposure to their product RoundUp caused him to develop non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The suit claims Monsanto failed to warn users about the cancer risks associated with glyphosate despite knowing about them for decades.
Former Professor Alleges Age Discrimination Against University
A former professor has sued Louisiana State University alleging age discrimination after his contract was not renewed despite years of commendable service.
U.S. Supreme Court sides with Louisiana in Title IX ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to allow the Biden administration enforce portions of a new rule that would protect transgender students from discrimination under Title IX as legal proceedings continue.
Southern University Law Center celebrates decade in partnership with CRRJ
Southern University Law Center (SULC) celebrates a decade-long partnership between Northeastern University School of Law’s Civil Rights and Restorative Justice Project (CRRJ) and the Southern University Law Center’s Louis A. Berry institute for Civil Rights & Justice.
Attorney General Murrill’s Office arrests Slidell man for distribution and possession of pornography involving juveniles
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrested a Slidell man on August 13, 2024.
Patient Sues Private Ambulance Company Over Massive Data Breach
Patricia Brooks has filed a class action lawsuit against Acadian Ambulance Service following a significant data breach that exposed millions' personal information. The lawsuit alleges negligence in safeguarding sensitive data leading to potential identity theft risks.
Judge denies motion to dismiss NOPD officer's sexual harassment claim
A federal judge has ruled a New Orleans Police Department official’s sexual harassment and wrongful termination lawsuit can continue.
SULC student selected as HBCU Scholar by White House Initiative on HBCUs
The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) has annoucned cohort of HBCU Scholars, marking the 10th anniversary of this transformative program.
Developer mad at St. Tammany Parish can push claims of racial segregation
NEW ORLEANS - An insurance company caught in a battle between St. Tammany Parish and a developer that wanted to build affordable housing next to an affluent community has seen its obligations to pay any damages trimmed, though not entirely eliminated.
Attorney General Liz Murrill to lead National Group of Attorneys General’s ‘Tobacco Committee’
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has been appointed as co-chair of the National Association of Attorneys General’s (NAAG’s) 'Tobacco Committee.
Your Gifts at Work: Jason Parker II
As Jason Parker II was preparing to start his first semester at LSU Law in the summer of 2022, he spoke at the Dudley DeBosier scholarship banquet on behalf of his younger sister, who now attends her dream school thanks to an undergraduate scholarship made possible by the Baton Rouge-based law firm.