News from September 2024
High-Ranking Officer Accused Of Misconduct Reinstated After Appeal
A high-ranking officer in New Orleans faces renewed disciplinary action after an appellate court reinstates her original suspension over allegations she falsely claimed work hours for dual employment roles.
Employee Sues Sewerage & Water Board Over Wrongful Termination Due To Substance Abuse Allegations
Rodney Crayton challenged his termination from Sewerage & Water Board after testing positive for alcohol at work under dubious circumstances involving an anonymous tip-off about drinking on duty. While initially reinstated by CSC due to lack of reasonable suspicion for testing him; Court of Appeal modified this decision imposing an eighty-day suspension instead highlighting procedural flaws yet acknowledging policy violation.
Former Parade Attendee Sues Former Sheriff Over Alleged Negligence
A lawsuit has been filed by Kimberly Uddo against former Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman over injuries allegedly caused by an OPSO patrol horse during a parade in New Orleans back in August 2017.
Plaintiff alleges United States' negligence led to severe injury
Amanda Fleming has filed a lawsuit against the United States government alleging negligence after falling into an unmarked hole at a national cemetery resulted in severe injuries and exacerbated pre-existing conditions.
Friends and family - not the general public - have the right to freely visit New Orleans cemeteries
NEW ORLEANS - The battle for New Orleans' famous cemeteries appears dead, with the last of three lawsuits filed by tourism companies rejected by a state appeals court.
Louellen Berger Honored with Loyola University New Orleans’ 2024 Integritas Vitae Award
Loyola University New Orleans announced that Louellen Aden Berger, a philanthropist and community leader, is the 2024 recipient of the Integritas Vitae Award.
Federal court ruling allows Louisiana to end state Supreme Court consent decree
A 30-year-old federal consent decree that required Louisiana to protect the right of Black residents to select their preferred member of the state Supreme Court has been dissolved as a result of an appeals court ruling last month.
Louisiana Files SCOTUS Brief Protecting Energy Industry with 23 supporting states
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Office filed an amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a decision that threatens the energy industry of States.
Plaintiff accuses LSU Plastic Surgery & Renouvo Plastic Surgery of Negligence
A contentious medical malpractice case involving alleged procedural failures during plastic surgery has been dismissed by Louisiana's Court of Appeal after plaintiff Kristine Ackles withdrew her appeal due to lack of opposition from defendants LSU Plastic Surgery & Renouvo Plastic Surgery.
Family Alleges Medical Malpractice Led To Mother's Death
A family is seeking justice for their deceased mother alleging medical malpractice against several healthcare providers including Woldenberg Village Inc., and Dr.Joshua Lowentritt among others . They claim negligence led to wrongful death due untreated drug reaction ultimately resulting fatality after prolonged suffering numerous symptoms indicating severe allergy mismanaged throughout treatment duration various facilities involved
Plaintiffs Allege Fraud Against Defendants In Medical Malpractice Case
A Louisiana couple’s ongoing legal battle following an unsuccessful medical malpractice lawsuit has led them to file claims alleging fraud against one physician involved in their original case.
State Supreme Court rules second candidate ineligible for run for seat on high court
The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled one candidate for a seat on the court is ineligible to run while also refusing to hear the appeal of another candidate already ruled ineligible.
More than 200 join dynamic Tulane Law Class of 2027
Tulane Law’s Class of 2027 arrived with gusto—205 students that represent diverse voices and hail from more than 100 different undergraduate institutions, 32 states and ties to at least 13 countries.
New Louisiana law allows release of mugshots of nonviolent offenders
A new Louisiana law took effect last month that allows mugshots of nonviolent offenders to be released to the public, one of several “tough-on-crime” measures that critics say could prejudice potential jurors and punish offenders trying to turn their lives around.
Louisiana AG files U.S. Supreme Court brief protecting energy industry with 23 supporting states
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Office has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a decision that she says threatens the energy industry of states.
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill secures temporary stay blocking Biden-Harris from granting amnesty to approximately 7,000 illegal aliens in Louisiana
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill secured a temporary administrative stay against the Biden-Harris administration, stopping the unlawful ‘parole in place’ policy while litigation continues.
Law Center welcomes six new staff members as fall semester begins
LSU Law welcomed six new staff members to the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center prior to the start of the fall semester.
Environmental groups back rule forcing offshore oil companies to pay Gulf decommissioning costs
Environmental groups are defending a new federal rule that Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi are suing to overturn in a legal fight that will determine who pays the cost to decommission oil and gas wells in the Gulf of Mexico.
Attorney General Murrill’s Cyber Crime Unit arrests Loranger man for Possession and Distribution of Pornography Involving Juveniles
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Cyber Unit arrested a Loranger man on August 29, 2024.
G. Alan Teague (’97) selected to serve as Magistrate Judge in the Virgin Islands
LSU Law alumnus G. Alan Teague (’97) began serving as the Magistrate Judge in the Division of St. Thomas/St. John of the District Court of the Virgin Islands on Aug. 26.