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Court reduces attorneys' fees in Luv N' Care case with Mayborn over distribution agreement
SHREVEPORT – A state appeals court has granted a reduction of attorneys fees to baby product manufacturer Luv N'Care.
District court grants preliminary injunction, in part, for contractor in St. Bernard Parish dispute
The defendants in a breach of contract case had their application for preliminary injunction granted, in part, in U.S. District Court on April 19.
Court rules against AMC’s motion for retrial in injury lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Louisiana has ruled against the American Marine Corporation, responding to the company's motion for a retrial regarding medical fees it was ordered to pay plaintiff Henry Luwisch.
Court rules in favor of Mayer Yacht for a second time
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Louisiana has ruled in favor of Mayer Yacht to receive over $100,000 in awards from Donald Calloway, who was listed as a third-party defendant in a lawsuit over unpaid invoices.
Judge denies request to have RICO allegations stricken
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has denied motions from the Bankers Insurance Company and Bankers Surety Services to have alleged RICO violations made of the companies stricken from official statements, and for sanctions to be levied against the plaintiffs.
Appeals court orders McDonnel Group back to arbitration in dispute with insurer
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed that an arbitration amendment is irrelevant, ordering a company suing its insurance provider to take the arbitration route on May 13.
Court grants contractor more time to prepare defense argument
NEW ORLEANS – A district court has granted a general contractor's request to lift a stay order, allowing the company to file additional material to support its argument over alleged defaults during a renovation project.
Court grants Annie Sloan Interiors' request in contract dispute
NEW ORLEANS – A district court has granted a request from Annie Sloan Interiors to file an amended breach of contract complaint over its famous chalk paint.
Court denies insurance company's request for dismissal
A district court has denied Safepoint Insurance Company's request for dismissal in a bad faith insurance lawsuit filed against the Florida-based company.
Walmart is named in couple's slip and fall lawsuit
GRETNA – A couple is suing Walmart, alleging a woman was caused to slip and fall on a dangerous surface.
Patron claims she slipped and fell in bathroom of New Orleans Hamburger and Seafood Co.
GRETNA – A woman is suing a restaurant, alleging she was caused to slip and fall in the bathroom.
Court excludes expert witness testimony for plaintiff in lawsuit against God Way's Trucking
The United States District Court of the Eastern District of Louisiana is not allowing God Way’s Trucking company’s witness testimony to be presented in their court case against Kierra Thomas, according to an order made on April 17.
Brothers' dispute over Idaho business is sent back to Louisiana state court
NEW ORLEANS — A federal judge has weighed in on a dispute between two Louisiana brothers who own an Idaho real estate business.
Man claims his mother assaulted him while he was visiting his hospitalized father
GRETNA – A man is suing his mother, alleging that she assaulted him.
Court partially grants motion to quash subpoena in alleged string of staged car accidents
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana granted in part and denied in part a motion to quash a subpoena for a group of women accused of staging accidents.
Appeals court backs ruling on provisional status for Tangipahoa Parish schools
The Tangipahoa Parish School Board lost its appeal of a lower court's ruling that granted provisional unitary status for the Louisiana school district.
Judge denies Jung Hotel's motion to amend lawsuit against insurance companies
NEW ORLEANS — A federal judge pushed back on a company’s attempt to further intervene in a lawsuit regarding insurance coverage.
District judge denies Liberty Mutual's motion to lift a stay
NEW ORLEANS – Insurance company Liberty Mutual was not able to convince the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana to lift a stay in its lawsuit against Integrated Pro Services LLC.
Judge grants summary judgment to musical duo Macklemore and Ryan Lewis in copyright suit
NEW ORLEANS – International music duo Macklemore and Ryan Lewis prevailed in a summary judgment motion after a New Orleans musician accused Lewis of stealing his music.
Federal judge rules Louisiana isn't proper venue for royalties lawsuit filed by The Dixie Cups heir
NEW ORLEANS — A federal judge agreed to dismiss a royalties lawsuit involving the estate of a deceased singer.