News from March 2025
U.S. Justice Department dismisses 'Cancer Alley' lawsuit against Louisiana chemical plant
A federal lawsuit accusing a synthetic rubber plant in LaPlace of exposing neighbors to unacceptably high cancer risks from the facility’s emissions has been dismissed in a bid by the Trump administration to root out “environmental justice” initiatives.
Plaintiffs Allege Defective IVC Filter Caused Severe Injuries
A lawsuit has been filed against B.Braun Medical Inc., alleging that their defective IVC filter caused significant harm to a U.S veteran who had it implanted in him in 2008 for preventing blood clots from reaching his heart and lungs.
Plaintiffs Accuse Healthcare Provider JenCare of Racial Discrimination
Four former employees have filed a lawsuit against healthcare provider JenCare alleging racial discrimination and hostile work environments in violation of federal laws such as Title VII and ADA.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Westport Linen Services Engaged in Discrimination Leading to Catastrophic Injury
In a gripping legal battle unfolding in Louisiana's Eastern District Court, Gertrand Isidore has filed a lawsuit against Westport Linen Services alleging severe workplace discrimination leading to significant personal injury.
Plaintiff alleges local government violated constitutional rights over unpaid judgment
Allison Bridget Jasper has taken legal action against Plaquemines Parish Government over allegations they withheld payment from a court-ordered judgment totaling $787,237.29 while coercing participation in an unfavorable settlement process...
Plaintiff alleges major corporations' negligence led to toxic exposure post-BP Oil Spill
A Mississippi resident has filed a lawsuit against several major corporations over alleged exposure to toxic substances following the infamous BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in April 2010.
Southern University Law Center announces 2025 Alumni Round-Up honorees
Southern University Law Center proudly announces the honorees for the 2025 Alumni and Friends Round-Up, happening April 2-5 recognizing alumni who have made significant contributions to the legal profession and their communities.
Attorney General Murrill Files Opposition Brief Defending Execution of Jessie Hoffman
On the night before Thanksgiving Day in 1996, Jessie Hoffman kidnapped, robbed, and raped Mary “Molly” Elliot. He then marched her—still naked—“down a dirt path which was overgrown with vegetation and in an area full of trash used as a dump.”
Defendants object to proposed $4.5M toxic landfill odor settlement
Defendants in a mass tort regarding toxic fumes and noxious odors from the Jefferson Parish Landfill have filed objections to a proposed $4.5 million settlement.
SCOTUS Denies Certiorari, Preserving Drell and Mathews Victories
The firm has previously reported on its success in Am. Warrior, Inc. v. Found. Energy Fund IV-A, L.P. (In re McConathy), 111 F.4th 574 (5th Cir. 2024).
Take Charge of Your Financial Future at SULC’s Financial Aid Exit Day
Southern Univeristy Law Center (SULC) is committed to empowering students with the tools they need to successfully manage their financial futures.
Federal judge suggests there may be some grounds for delaying Louisiana inmate's execution
A federal judge has partially rejected a motion by the Louisiana attorney general to dismiss death row inmate Jessie Hoffman's lawsuit, which challengers the state’s planned use of nitrogen gas to execute Hoffman for raping and murdering a woman in 1996.
Louisiana charter school: State education agency's takeover of school's governing board 'unlawful'
A Baton Rouge-area charter school is suing the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) for removing the school’s Board of Directors in February, calling the action illegal and unconstitutional.
Murrill files brief supporting state's first execution since 2010
Louisiana’s attorney general has filed a brief defending the planned execution of a man convicted of a 1996 murder.
Injured refinery construction worker gets record $411M verdict
An East Baton Rouge jury has returned a unanimous $411 million verdict in a personal injury case, the largest in Louisiana history for a single plaintiff.
Plaintiff Inmate Alleges United States Government Negligence Under FTCA
Inmate Lashon Stuckey has filed a lawsuit against the United States government alleging gross negligence during his time at FCI Pollock in Louisiana under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).
Louisiana Man Alleges Fraudulent Banking Scheme Against Local Officials
A resident of Louisiana has launched a significant legal battle against multiple entities including a bank and local officials over alleged fraudulent banking practices and constitutional rights violations.
Plaintiff injured motorist sues U.S. Government over Postal Service crash
A Louisiana woman has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government after being injured in a car accident involving a postal worker.
Plaintiff Accuses Commercial Driver Lewis C. Wilson and Employers of Negligence Following Collision
A vehicular collision involving a commercial truck has led Catherine Barrett Rice to file a lawsuit against driver Lewis C. Wilson along with his employers By The Sea Resorts Inc., d/b/a Surfside Laundry, and Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P..
Plaintiff accuses International Paper Company (former employer) of Wrongful Termination and Racial Discrimination
Dracus Perry has filed a lawsuit against International Paper Company alleging wrongful termination based on racial discrimination.