News from May 2024
Plaintiffs Allege Asbestos Exposure Against Ports America And Others
Jeanne Marie Ehlers and Lisa Gethers Armour have filed an asbestos exposure lawsuit against Ports America Gulfport Inc., among others, alleging exposure at the Port of New Orleans led to Frederick Louis Gethers' mesothelioma diagnosis and subsequent death.
Law school awards highlight academic achievements, service to others
Two graduates were honored by the Tulane Law faculty with the school’s highest honors, one for academic excellence and the other for service to Tulane and the community.
Seaman Stevan Kendrick Sues United States Government Over Lifeboat Drill Injury
Stevan Kendrick has filed a lawsuit against the United States government claiming negligence led to his injury during a lifeboat drill on USNS 2nd LT JOHN P. BOBO off Saipan's coast in October 2022.
Professor Jennifer Cooper returning home to Louisiana to join LSU Law faculty in Fall 2024 semester
Professor Jennifer Cooper will bring her legal writing expertise to LSU Law when she returns home to Louisiana to join the faculty at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center at the start of the Fall 2024 semester.
Plaintiff alleges negligence against construction companies over electrocution incident
Floyd Thomassie has filed a lawsuit against Southern Heritage Construction LLC and River Rental Tools Inc., alleging negligence after being electrocuted on a job site in Belle Chasse, Louisiana. The case has been reversed and remanded for further proceedings following an initial dismissal by the district court.
Man appeals summary judgment over hit-and-run accident
Gonzalo Juarez has filed a lawsuit against several insurers following a hit-and-run accident in New Orleans that left him injured. The complaint involves questions about uninsured motorist coverage under policies issued by Redpoint County Mutual Insurance Company among others.
Former Walgreens pharmacist alleges racial discrimination and retaliation
Joseph Monette has filed a lawsuit against Walgreen Co., alleging racial discrimination and retaliation after reporting unlawful practices at one of its stores in New Orleans. The case highlights significant accusations under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the Louisiana State Whistleblower Law.
Associate vice-chancellor pens article on DEI in higher education
Kerii Landry-Thomas, associate vice-chancellor of equity, inclusion, and Title IX, publishes an article discussing the emphasis of diversity, equity, and inclusion within institutions of higher education.
Thaddeus Hardy Alleges ADA Violations by Gobert Properties
Thaddeus Hardy has filed a lawsuit against Gobert Properties alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) due to accessibility barriers at Club Spades NOLA in New Orleans. The suit seeks declaratory and injunctive relief along with damages and attorneys' fees.
Plaintiff accuses New Orleans East Hospital of racial discrimination
Lethornia J. Whiticar Jr., an African American male formerly employed by New Orleans East Hospital (NOEH), has filed a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination and retaliation after being demoted despite exemplary performance reviews throughout his tenure at NOEH.
Aubrey L. Roney sues BP for Health Issues Stemming from Deepwater Horizon Clean-Up
Aubrey L. Roney has filed a lawsuit against BP Exploration & Production Inc., alleging severe health issues due to exposure to toxic chemicals during his work as a clean-up worker following the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in 2010. The case seeks compensatory damages for various health conditions linked to this exposure.
Former Employee Alleges Racial Harassment Against Spicy Daugx Operators
Christian Hill has filed a lawsuit against his former employer Spicy Daugx Operators Louisiana alleging racial harassment and discrimination under various federal and state laws. The suit includes claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and seeks compensatory damages among other reliefs.
Plaintiff accuses Baton Rouge Police Department officers of excessive force
Jessica Poullard has filed a lawsuit against several officers from the Baton Rouge Police Department alleging excessive force leading to severe injury among other accusations following an incident at a Greyhound bus station last year.
Former Employee Alleges AT&T Services engaged in racial and gender discrimination
Sara Silvan has filed a lawsuit against AT&T Services claiming wrongful termination based on racial and gender discrimination after being dismissed following alleged falsification of records involving two employees.
Plaintiff accuses City Police Officer and Municipality of Wrongful Death
Irma Goree has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Captain Gerald Givens and other defendants following her son Treston Tremaine Goree's fatal shooting by police in Bastrop. The case highlights allegations of excessive force and inadequate training within the police department.
U.S. Supreme Court allows Louisiana to use disputed congressional map for fall elections
Overturning a lower court decision, the U.S. Supreme Court last week allowed Louisiana's fall election preparations to go forward using a congressional redistricting map passed by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Jeff Landry in January.
Senate panel puts the brakes on 2 key tort reforms that sailed through Louisiana House
Two key Louisiana tort-reform bills remained stalled in Senate Judiciary Committee A this week even after they overwhelmingly passed the state House of Representatives in March.
Law professor invited to UNM as Diversity Visiting Scholar
SULC Professor, Deleso Alford, was invited to the University of New Mexico as the 2024 UNM HSC Distinguished Diversity Visiting Scholar because of her research and work with “HER-stories”
United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown Recognizes the Law Enforcement Community During National Police Week
In honor of National Police Week, United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown recognizes the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement officers.
Law graduate thrives on passion for service: ‘Her heart is in it’
Annelise Ernst expected to make social work her life’s calling, but when she decided to attend Tulane Law School instead, she went on a search for a “meaningful way to help others.”