News from 2024
LSU Law team wins Louisiana Battle of the Law Schools Mock Trial Competition
A team of LSU Law students bested teams from the Southern University Law Center, Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, and Mississippi College of Law to win the Louisiana Battle of the Law Schools Mock Trial Competition on Sunday, Oct. 27.
Attorney General Murrill joins multi-state investigation into pediatric group for misleading puberty blocker guidelines
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in launching an investigation today into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for sharing misleading and deceptive statements that ignore the long-term and harmful consequences of using puberty blockers to treat children with gender dysphoria.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Violated Overtime Pay Laws
In a recent lawsuit filed in Louisiana's Middle District Court, Gerson Morataya accuses his former employer All Season’s Landscaping and Lawncare Inc., along with its president Aaron Ulery, of failing to pay legally mandated overtime wages during...
Plaintiff alleges Ports America fostered Hostile Work Environment
A lawsuit filed by Keshaune Sutton against Ports America Louisiana alleges severe workplace misconduct including sexual harassment and racial discrimination under Title VII violations.
Residents Accuse Alumina Refinery Operator Atalco Gramercy LLC of Dust Emissions
A group of residents has filed a class-action lawsuit against Atalco Gramercy LLC over harmful dust emissions from its alumina refinery in Louisiana.
Former Employees Allege Construction Company Violated Labor Laws
Two former employees have taken legal action against B & Z LLC in Louisiana's Eastern District Court alleging violations under labor laws including failure to pay overtime wages according to FLSA standards.
Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against National WWII Museum
Marcia Ritchea has filed a lawsuit against The National World War II Museum alleging discrimination based on disability under Title VII, ADA violations, retaliation under FMLA rights interference following stressful work conditions exacerbated by...
Plaintiffs Allege Offshore Staffing Provider Violated Overtime Pay Laws
Jonathan Keno and Damon Cook have filed a lawsuit against Mako Catering LLC and Mako Unlimited LLC for unpaid overtime wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Lawsuit challenges new La. law classifying abortion drugs
A group of healthcare providers and others have sued the state of Louisiana over a new law that classifies two abortion drugs as “controlled dangerous substances.”
Family Sues U.S Government Over Alleged Negligence Leading to Veteran’s Death
The family of Kenneth Gaines has filed a lawsuit against the United States government following his tragic death during a medical procedure at Alexandria VA Medical Center in Louisiana.
MACH Flynt alleges breach of contract by supplier Veritiv over defective glass packaging
In a recent lawsuit filed in Louisiana's Western District Court on October 20th, MACH Flynt accuses its supplier Veritiv Operating Company of delivering defective glass packaging materials worth over $366k—a direct violation of their supply...
2 Baton Rouge therapists file suit over state law restricting their use of psychological terms
Two Baton Rouge therapists are suing an occupational regulatory board and seeking to overturn a state law that bars practitioners from using terms such as “psychology” and “psychological” unless they are licensed psychologists.
Southern University Law Center named among top law schools for racial justice
The National Jurist has recognized the Southern University Law Center (SULC) as one of the top law schools for racial justice.
Louisiana Construction Company Sues Equipment Manufacturers Over Defective Excavators
A Louisiana-based construction company has taken legal action against two major equipment manufacturers over allegedly defective excavators purchased earlier this year.
Former Detainee Alleges Brutality by Union Parish Deputies
A former detainee has filed a lawsuit alleging excessive force by deputies at Union Parish Detention Center led to severe injuries including permanent disfigurement and vision loss.
Former Employee Alleges Age Discrimination Against Office Supply Company
Jimmy Yates has filed a lawsuit against his former employer alleging age discrimination after being pressured into retirement despite over fifty years of service with the company.
Brain Tumor Survivor Alleges Former Employer Discriminated Due to Disability
Daria Eden has filed a lawsuit against Kevin's Seafood alleging discrimination due to her disability following a brain tumor survival journey.
Louisiana high court overturns state law allowing lawyers in Legislature to delay their legal cases
The Louisiana Supreme Court has overturned a law allowing state legislators who are also attorneys to delay court proceedings when those schedules conflict with their legislative duties.
Fall 2024 Scholarships Awarded to Over 10 Law Center Students and Alumni
Southern Univeristy Law Center (SULC) congratulates the Fall 2024 scholarship recipients.
Jewish student sues pair after attack during Israeli rally at Tulane
A Jewish student from Tulane University has sued two men for injuries he sustained last year during a pro-Palestine rally that turned violent.