News published on Louisiana Record in October 2024

A male employee at a seafood restaurant repeatedly sexually harassed a female employee and refused to rehire her after she quit, according to a federal lawsuit.

Rickey Barnes has sued the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections over allegations that prison officials destroyed his legal documents during intake processing at Raymond Laborde Correctional Center. Despite multiple appeals for administrative relief being denied and subsequent judicial reviews affirming those decisions against him.

A recent court ruling favored The Lake at The Bluffs Property Owners Association against Gary Hill regarding unapproved constructions within their subdivision in West Feliciana Parish,Louisiana.The case underscores strict enforcement of community covenants aimed at maintaining uniform building standards.

Carrere Holdings has won a partial summary judgment against Charlotte Anne Williamson over a disputed servitude agreement between two adjacent properties in New Orleans dating back to March 2000.

A Louisiana appellate court has reversed an earlier decision granting a new trial in a mesothelioma case against Colgate-Palmolive Company over allegations its talcum powder contained asbestos leading to cancer diagnosis.

A recent court filing reveals an ongoing legal battle involving an automobile accident at the Port of New Orleans between Daneric Anderson and employees of Ports America Louisiana LLC including Kenneth Briggs.

A Louisiana hotel owner has accused multiple contractors including an insurance company over damages resulting from a ruptured sprinkler pipe in August 2020. The appellate court recently revived claims by reversing an earlier dismissal based on prescription grounds.

Dr.Jennifer Woemer has filed a lawsuit against Louisiana State University's Board of Supervisors alleging workplace discrimination and retaliation leading up to wrongful termination.The suit highlights escalating hostility following prior complaints under Title IX and Title VII laws seeking compensatory damages for emotional distress,economic harm,and damage to professional reputation.

A Louisiana resident has filed a lawsuit against Acadian Medical Center and one of its nurses for allegedly violating his privacy rights under HIPAA by disclosing sensitive health information without consent. The plaintiff seeks damages for physical injuries, mental anguish, and more.

Jayden Allen and Rashid Fefee have filed a lawsuit against Performance Contractors Inc., alleging racial discrimination and retaliation after reporting racist slurs used by supervisors and coworkers at their workplace in Geismar Louisiana.

Jason Lenz has filed a lawsuit against Patricia Linn Carter Scherer in federal court alleging violations of disability access laws at her ice cream shop in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. The suit seeks injunctive relief for accessibility modifications along with compensatory damages and legal fees.

Jason Lenz has filed a lawsuit against Pine Street Moguls LLC alleging violations of accessibility laws under ADA and LCHR after facing significant barriers during his visit to their restaurant in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. The suit seeks injunctive relief and damages.

Elaine Van Hoven has filed a lawsuit against Monsanto Company alleging that their herbicide Roundup caused her sister Carmel Simpson's death from Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Filed on September 17, 2024, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, the suit seeks compensatory and punitive damages while accusing Monsanto of negligence and fraudulent misrepresentation regarding Roundup's safety.

Third-year LSU Law students Taylor Guice and Rini Mannankara bested classmates Daniel Harry and Grant Murphy to win the Fall 2024 Ira S. Flory Mock Trial Competition, which took place Monday evening, Sept. 23, in the Robinson Courtroom at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center.