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Nonexistent 'Kill Switch' dooms lawsuit over girl's go-kart accident
SHREVEPORT, La. (Legal Newsline) - A woman who argued the operators of a go-kart track could have protected her daughter from injury if they had activated a “kill switch” stopping all the karts has no case partly because such a device would defy the laws of physics, a Louisiana appeals court ruled.
Gator had bad brakes, injury lawsuit against John Deere says
NEW ORLEANS - Parish Tillman's May lawsuit filed in Tangipahoa District Court against John Deere Construction and Marr Marin for failure to warn, design defect and negligence was recently removed to New Orleans federal court.
Lawsuit says TV fell on woman at Walmart
BATON ROUGE - Ivy Morris' July lawsuit filed in the East Baton Rouge District Court against Walmart was recently removed to Baton Rouge federal court by the defendant.
Woman sues casino after falling in lobby, alleges personal injury
SHREVEPORT - Joann T. Maynard filed a federal lawsuit on December 6 in the Western District of Louisiana against Premiere Entertainment Shreveport, LLC, previously named Eldorado Casino Shreveport Joint Venture, Inc. d/b/a Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport for negligence and personal injury.T.
Law firms fight over who can advertise being 'on your side'
LAFAYETTE - Laborde Earles Law Firm filed a federal lawsuit on December 3 in the Western District of Louisiana against Morris Bart, III and Morris Bart, LLC over their catch phrases.
Hospitals in Louisiana can fire unvaccinated workers, thanks to court ruling
BATON ROUGE, La. (Legal Newsline) - Louisiana hospitals can fire employees who refuse to get vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus, the state’s highest court ruled, rejecting arguments the vaccine mandate violated their right to privacy and refuse medical treatment.
Teen says Jefferson Parish officer beat him while he was selling brownies
NEW ORLEANS - Shavonda Brooks, on behalf of minor child A.B., filed a federal lawsuit on December 10 in the Eastern District of Louisiana against Jefferson Parish officer Brian Kahrs, records custodian Cherie’ W. Blanchard and sheriff Joseph P. Lopinto III for assault, battery and excessive force.
Baton Rouge dealt loss as it tries to hold civil rights lawyer in contempt
BATON ROUGE, La. (Legal Newsline) – A lawyer and University of Virginia law professor claimed a recent victory in a court battle with Baton Rouge, La., over his actions in defense of a man who was strip-searched.
Doctor sues former employer for discrimination, unequal pay
NEW ORLEANS - Naressa Cofield filed a federal lawsuit on December 3 in the Eastern District of Louisiana against KIPP New Orleans, Inc., Rhonda Kalifey-Aluise and Octave Laroche for discrimination and retaliation in violation of the Louisiana Human Rights Act, among many other claims.
Louisiana court delivers bad news to valve-maker fighting case over Exxon refinery explosion
BATON ROUGE, La. (Legal Newsline) – The manufacturer of a valve involved in a 2016 explosion at an Exxon refinery in Louisiana will need to mount a stronger defense in lawsuits brought by two burn victims.
Man who was shot during encounter with police sues Woodworth
ALEXANDRIA - Quentin Terrell filed a federal lawsuit on December 9 in the Western District Court of Louisiana against the Town of Woodworth, Berkshire Hathaway Guard Insurance Companies, Mayor David Butler, James Gonzales and Lory Malone for excessive force, malicious prosecution and defamation.
Woman sues for death of son while in correctional facility
Jennifer Bartie on behalf of her deceased son Javon Kennerson, filed a federal lawsuit on November 28 in the Middle District Court of Louisiana against Lasalle Corrections, LLC., Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Secretary James M.
Sun Belt will face racism accusations in federal court
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) – The Sun Belt Conference’s former chief compliance officer will have to pursue his racial discrimination lawsuit in federal court.
Daughter files suit against Continental Insurance over father's mesothelioma, death
NEW ORLEANS - Cynthia Marsh, as administrator for the estate of Harry F. Marsh, filed a federal lawsuit on Nov. 25 in the Eastern District of Louisiana against the Continental Insurance Company, individually and as successor in interest to the Marine Office of America Corporation.
Grocery store, Coca-Cola sued for injury sustained after customer trips over floor display
James Kuhn filed a federal lawsuit on Nov. 18 in the District Court of Eastern Louisiana against Winn-Dixie Montgomery, LLC.
Owner defends charging entry fees to famous New Orleans cemeteries
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) – The battleground is cemeteries in New Orleans, and the defendant says they are its home turf.
Lafayette Police Department sued for battery, excessive force
LAFAYETTE - Dennis Lazard filed a federal lawsuit on Nov. 24 in the Western District of Louisiana against the Lafayette Police Department through the City of Lafayette, Officer Pablo Estrada and Chief of Police Thomas Glover St. for violation of the Fourth and Fourteenth amendments of the U.S. Constitution.
Father arrested for not picking daughter up from jail sues Slaughter PD
BATON ROUGE - Dennis Guy filed a federal lawsuit on Nov. 12 in the Middle District of Louisiana against the Town of Slaughter, the Slaughter Police Department, Police Chief Walter Smith, Travis Lee Depew and two unidentified officers for unlawful arrest.
Lawsuit challenges how sales taxes are configured in Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS - Halstead Bead, Inc. filed a federal lawsuit on Nov. 15 in the Eastern District of Louisiana against Kimberly Lewis as Louisiana Secretary of Revenue and others over taxes on products sold in the state.
Tour company sues New Orleans Archdiocesan cemeteries for not allowing tour access
NEW ORLEANS -- Witches Brew Tours LLC (WBT) filed a federal complaint on November 5 in the U.S.