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Man sues after claiming to have been unconstitutionally stopped, searched and seized
NEW ORLEANS -- A man is suing officers after allegedly being unconstitutionally stopped, searched and seized by police.
Professor files retaliation lawsuit against LSU after helping with sexual harassment complaints
BATON ROUGE -- An M.D. and professor at Louisiana State University is suing the school for retaliation after assisting female students in filing a complaint of sex discrimination and harassment while attending the university.
Racism alleged by fired American Pollution Control worker
LAFAYETTE -- A man is suing his former employer for racial discrimination and a hostile work environment after claiming to have suffered severe racism on the job.
Woman sues Fitbit, says it burned her
NEW ORLEANS -- A woman is suing Fitbit after claiming to have suffered burns from her Fitbit Versa watch.
Mass tort lawyers need more practice naming proper defendants, motion says
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) – A consulting firm sued by mass tort lawyers is urging a federal judge to throw out the case, arguing they failed to make specific allegations in their lawsuit.
Man allegedly suffers injury, sues USPS
LAFAYETTE -- A man is suing the U.S. Postal Service after tripping and falling.
Lawsuit: Physical harm by co-workers caused dialysis nurse to quit job
NEW ORLEANS -- A woman is suing her former employer after allegedly experiencing discrimination, harassment and physical harm from her co-workers.
Baton Rouge asks federal judge to stay out of fight with lawyer over released body cam footage
BATON ROUGE, La. (Legal Newsline) – Baton Rouge officials are defending themselves in a lawsuit brought by the attorney for a man who was strip-searched and had his home entered without a warrant.
Woman says bank CEO's friend made unwelcome remarks and she was fired for reporting them
NEW ORLEANS -- A woman claims to have suffered sexual harassment while working at a bank.
Louisiana school not at fault for brain injury of third-grader after asthma attack
LAKE CHARLES, La. (Legal Newsline) – The mother of a girl who suffered a bad asthma attack that led to a brain injury has lost another decision in a Louisiana appeals court in her attempt to assess blame.
Threatened lawyer is suing Baton Rouge and its police chief
BATON ROUGE -- Thomas Frampton, a lawyer and professor of law who represented Clarence and Tanya Green in a civil rights lawsuit against the City of Baton Rouge and the Baton Rouge Police Department, is further federally suing the City of Baton Rouge, its mayor and its police chief.
Daughter sues wound care provider, alleging mistreatment led to amputation and mom's death
NEW ORLEANS -- A daughter claims that her mother's death was caused by a wound care provider's negligence.
Woman says St. Tammany deputy groped her during arrest
NEW ORLEANS -- A woman claims to have been wrongfully arrested five minutes after being served a protective order.
Native American, Cajun parents sue over school closure in hopes of preserving language and tradition
NEW ORLEANS -- A group of parents is suing a school planning to close in an attempt to preserve their culture, language and tradition.
Federal Election Commission brings suit against Defend Louisiana PAC
BATON ROUGE -- The Federal Election Commission claims the Defend Louisiana PAC treasurer did not report independent expenditures and is in violation of the Federal Election Campaign Act.
Man trips coming out of gas station porta potty, files lawsuit
MONROE - A man claims to have fallen while going to use an outside bathroom at a truck stop and becoming injured.
Slip-and-fall plaintiff wants $2,500 per month for 27 years for 'humiliation'
LAKE CHARLES -- A man who is afraid he will never be the person he once was is seeking millions after a slip-and-fall at a Louisiana casino.
Couple sue hospital after daughter, born with breathing problems, not transferred and dies
BATON ROUGE -- Parents claim their child died because of medical negligence by a Baton Rouge hospital.
Lawsuit says worker fell down manhole
NEW ORLEANS -- A woman is suing a construction company after her husband fell down a manhole at work.
Class action says LSU coddles athletes accused of sexual misconduct
BATON ROUGE -- A group of students is suing a university claiming that the university allows for sexual misconduct and trauma to women and LGBTQ+.