News from 2025
Restaurant Owner Accused of Settlement Breach After Bench Collapse Incident
In an appeal arising from a personal injury case involving a collapsed bench at Felipe's restaurant.
Casino Patron Alleges Negligence Against Bally’s Corporation Following Injury
Shaquita Spearman has filed a lawsuit against Bally’s Corporation and associated entities alleging negligence after sustaining injuries at Bally’s Shreveport Casino & Hotel.
Plaintiff Alleges Violations Against City Officials in False Arrest Case
A Louisiana resident has filed a lawsuit against city officials alleging false arrest and denial of medical care during incarceration leading to severe health issues.
Plaintiff Alleges Public Entity Responsible for New Orleans Airport Violated Disability Rights
A Louisiana resident has filed a lawsuit against those responsible for managing New Orleans Lakefront Airport over alleged ADA violations after encountering accessibility barriers during a visit in October 2024.
Former Employee Alleges Hotel Management Companies Engaged in Discrimination
A former housekeeping supervisor has taken legal action against Aimbridge Hospitality and Interstate Management Company for alleged racial discrimination and wrongful termination.
Louisiana case at Supreme Court grapples with complex voting rights, redistricting case
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a case focusing on balancing federal voting rights law and constitutional protections, the U.S. Supreme Court addressed ongoing disputes over redistricting in the state.
SULC Professor Angela A. Allen-Bell receives SUNO’s 2025 Living Legend Award
In a celebration of excellence and dedication to justice, the Center for African and African American Studies (CAAAS) at Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) will honor Southern University Law Center (SULC) professor Angela A. Allen-Bell with the prestigious Living Legends Award.
State attorney general, ACLU of Louisiana duel over enforcement of Ten Commandments law
Louisiana’s attorney general and the ACLU of Louisiana are giving school districts across the state contradictory guidance on how to comply with the new Ten Commandments law in the wake of an ongoing federal lawsuit.