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Sports betting bill likely to be signed by Gov. Edwards
Legal sports betting will likely expand soon in Louisiana.
Lawyer sued by former oil spill clients is now sued by firm that did her defense
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - A law firm has brought suit against a former client - a Mississippi plaintiffs firm - for failure to pay and breach of contract.
Man sues former employer for age discrimination causing termination
NEW ORLEANS -- A man claims to have suffered intentional age discrimination on the basis of national origin by a former employer.
Ugly racism alleged at Saint Rose company; Nooses and tobacco spit among claims
NEW ORLEANS — A man claims he experienced racial discrimination, hostile work environment and constructive discharge, violating Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1991 and the Louisiana Employment Discrimination Law.
Woman sues Ouachita Parish sheriff's deputy, alleging excessive force
MONROE — A woman is requesting a jury trial against an officer that allegedly used unnecessary excessive force, unlawful arrest and personal property damage of persons.
Man files lawsuit after being forced to go to church
BATON ROUGE — A man has filed a complaint against a psychiatric aide for alleged violation of his First Amendment rights.
Lawsuit: Abita Springs government staff treated coworker differently after learning HIV positive status
The Town of Abita Springs wants to fight a civil rights violation accusation in federal court.
ACLU joins case against St. Tammany Parish deputies who allegedly violently arrested woman for minor traffic violation
Two St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office deputies were brought to federal court after the alleged violent, unjustified arrest of a woman in front of her minor child.
Lawsuit: Geisha, Sushi with a Flair employees targeted and harassed female colleagues
The Louisiana-area sushi chain Geisha, Sushi with a Flair was brought to federal court for allegedly harassing and discriminating against its female employees.
Louisiana crawfish industry accused of lowballing wages in federal lawsuit
The federal government’s rules to determine how much temporary foreign workers should be paid in Louisiana’s crawfish-processing industry violates an appeals court decision and is depressing wages for U.S. workers, according to a new lawsuit.
ACLU joins case to represent plaintiff in alleged excessive force from Gretna Police Department
A Harvey man wants payback after at least five Gretna Police Department officers allegedly partook in excessive force and multiple civil rights violations.
Townsend Recovery Center allegedly discriminates against employee's sexual orientation, then offers him hush money
Townsend Recovery Center of New Orleans was sued in federal court by a licensed practical nurse who says he was treated differently because of his sexual orientation while employed at the rehab center.
Lawsuit: Iberbille Sheriff Stassi gave beneficial treatment to nursing home because of campaign donation
The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office and Iberville Sheriff Brett Stassi were brought to federal court in for allegedly defaming a nursing home after receiving a large campaign donation from a different nursing home.
Monroe sued after alleged police violence against unarmed, innocent Black man
MONROE - The City of Monroe and many others face charges in federal civil court for an alleged instance of police brutality against a Black man.
Lawsuit: DCFS takes baby away from adoptive family to place with relative across country
The State of Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) wants to defend themselves against a foster home negligence accusation in federal court.
ACLU joins lawsuit against Rapides sheriff's deputy over confrontation with Black teens and their father
A Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office officer was sued in federal court for allegedly racially profiling children.
Forklift accident leads to personal injury lawsuit against Seadrill Americas
Seadrill Americas Inc. was called to federal court after a man was severely injured in a workplace accident.
$200K settlement requested by man who fell in Meraux Dollar General
A man who slipped and fell outside of the Dollar General at 4201 East Judge Perez Drive in Meraux offered the retail store a settlement number for his injuries.
Many Lake Charles heavy manufacturers named in water pollution allegations from EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has sued multiple manufacturers and refiners for allegedly releasing or intending to release hazardous chemicals at the Calcasieu Estuary Site in Lake Charles.
Port of New Orleans commissioners seek damage recovery after cargo ship collides with crane in Napoleon Avenue Wharf
The Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans filed suit against Zeaborn GmbH and CO KG, owners of the cargo container ship M/V ER London that allegedly caused damage to the gantry crane at Napoleon Avenue Wharf.