A significant legal battle has emerged as two individuals take on a slew of governmental and corporate entities, alleging serious misconduct. The complaint was filed by William Nelson and Caira Porterie in the Middle District Court on November 13, 2024, targeting the State of Louisiana among others. This lawsuit brings to light allegations of federal law violations and seeks substantial damages.
William Nelson and Caira Porterie have launched a formidable legal action against an array of defendants including Robert Dupree, former owner of a shopping center in Baton Rouge, Micah Fremin from relocation agency Valkert Inc., various officials associated with the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, and several high-ranking government officials such as Mayor Sharon Weston Broome and Governor Jeff Landry. The plaintiffs allege that these parties are involved in violations related to federal acquisition and relocation grants, specifically citing statutes such as 42 USC 1983. They argue that their business or property has been injured under Section 1964(c) due to these alleged violations.
The plaintiffs claim that the defendants owe them an amount exceeding $75,000 due to legal charges, lost business interest, and court costs. Their accusations are grounded in what they describe as breaches of the Federal Acquisition and Location Act alongside other federal laws. They seek an injunction to halt certain actions by the defendants which they believe would further harm their interests. Additionally, they demand a jury trial to address these grievances comprehensively.
Representing themselves pro se, William Nelson and Caira Porterie assert that their claims are valid under existing laws and stress that their intention is not to harass but to seek justice for what they perceive as legitimate grievances. They emphasize their commitment to truthfulness in their affidavit of verification attached to the complaint.
This case will be presided over by Judge Don Johnson in Division B sec 24 at Courtroom 8b. The Case ID: 324cv934.