News from November 2024
Louisiana catering firm sues Biloxi Shuckers baseball team for breach of contract
A Louisiana catering company is suing the Mississippi-based Biloxi Shuckers baseball team in federal court for allegedly breaching a contract during the 2024 season for the sale of food items at the team’s home games.
Justice Department Awards Over $3 Million to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement
U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, has awarded $3,364,666 to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement (“LCLE”) to provide resources to help Louisiana agencies fight the drug epidemic and violent crime throughout the state of Louisiana.
U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear Louisiana's long-running congressional redistricting dispute
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take up a long-running legal dispute over congressional redistricting in Louisiana in the wake of a lawsuit filed by “non-African Americans” that challenges the legality of the state’s second majority-Black congressional district.
Attorney General Liz Murrill's Office arrests former Director of Winn Parish Council on Aging for mishandling agency funds for personal use
Agents with Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill's Office arrested the former Director of the Winn Parish Council on Aging on October 30.
Plaintiff Alleges Major Corporations Caused Serious Injuries
Denise Moody has filed a lawsuit against Coca-Cola Bottling Company United Inc., Walmart Inc., Wal-Mart Louisiana LLC., and Brandon Sylve alleging serious injuries requiring substantial compensation.
Plaintiffs Allege Excessive Force by City Police Resulted in Wrongful Death
A civil rights lawsuit has been filed against the City of Shreveport and one of its police officers over the fatal shooting of Fleen Myles III during a traffic stop last year.
U.S. Supreme Court to hear appeal on Louisiana congressional map
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear an appeal regarding Louisiana’s congressional district map.
Plaintiff Alleges Chemical Giants' Herbicide Caused Cancer
Rachel Hinton has filed a lawsuit against Monsanto Company and Bayer Corporation alleging that exposure to their herbicide product Roundup caused her cancer diagnosis.
Law Center Alumni Honored with Baton Rouge Bar Association Pro Bono Awards
Three distinguished Southern University Law Center (SULC) alumni have been honored with the Baton Rouge Bar Association Pro Bono Award for their outstanding service to the community.
Plaintiff Alleges Restaurant Owners Violated Disability Access Laws
Daniel Todd has filed a lawsuit against CMJ Enterprises and Randal Alexandria Corporation over alleged ADA violations at their Subway restaurant in Alexandria, LA.
Plaintiff alleges former employer City of Abbeville Police Department for Sexual Harassment
Officer Quaylain Brown has taken legal action against his former employer, the City of Abbeville Police Department, citing egregious acts of sexual harassment by a coworker and subsequent retaliation by superiors when he reported it.
Plaintiff accuses financial giants of breach amid mortgage dispute
A Louisiana resident has taken legal action against United Wholesale Mortgage and Regions Bank over alleged breach of contract and unlawful debt practices involving his mortgage loan.
Plaintiffs Allege Avoyelles Parish Officials' Brutal Retaliation Led to Inmate's Death
A shocking lawsuit has been filed accusing law enforcement officials from Avoyelles Parish of conspiring in a violent assault that resulted in an inmate's death at their detention facility.
Louisiana Supreme Court shuts down claim of injured worker using fake name
The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled an injured worker can’t pursue his civil lawsuit filed under a fake name.
Plaintiff alleges Golden Corral Corporation violated Fair Labor Standards Act
James A. Guillory has taken legal action against Golden Corral Corporation and its franchisee in Lake Charles for alleged wage violations under federal law.
Keira Davis alleges FlixBus violated ADA over discriminatory travel policy
Keira Davis has filed a lawsuit against FlixBus for allegedly violating the Americans with Disabilities Act after being denied travel without a companion due to her disability status.
Plaintiff Frank Taylor accuses W&T Offshore of Negligence Leading to Injury
Frank Taylor has filed a lawsuit against W&T Offshore following an incident on an offshore platform where he sustained severe injuries due to alleged negligence by the company.
Plaintiff Alleges Hotel Chain Violated Disability Rights During Stay
A woman has filed a lawsuit against a hotel chain alleging violations of disability rights during her stay in New Orleans this past summer.
Former Employee Alleges Sexual Harassment Against Non-Profit Organization
Villette Hammond has filed a lawsuit against Westbank ARC Inc., claiming sexual harassment by a colleague and wrongful termination after reporting it.
Southern University Law Center Students Embody Civic Duty through Community Engagement
Southern University Law Center (SULC) students are channeling their energy and commitment not only into their coursework but also into active community engagement, striving to make a tangible difference.