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Magistrate judge suggests tossing case over mask-less student's isolation in school
LAFAYETTE, La. (Legal Newsline) – A Louisiana school board has nearly defeated a lawsuit that sought to punish it for placing a student into isolation for not wearing a face mask.
Sen. Kennedy at CPAC: ‘Woke-ism is strangling a free people’
ORLANDO (Legal Newsline) - Americans are not free if they cannot express themselves and say what they think, Republican Louisiana Sen. John Kennedy said at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Saturday.
Legal settlement leads to release of longtime Louisiana prisoner Bobby Sneed
Bobby Sneed is finally a free man after spending roughly 50 years in prison and then proceeding to fight for his release after initially being granted parole.
Fifth Circuit asked to overrule decision on New Orleans cemetery tours
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) – Tourism companies that say they have been shut out of showing off New Orleans’ famous cemeteries are appealing a federal judge’s order that dismissed their lawsuit.
Louisiana Supreme Court denies request to to issue temporary restraining order on mask, vaccine mandates
City-issued vaccination and mask mandates will remain in effect at least through Mardi Gras, following the denial of a request asking the Louisiana Supreme Court to issue a temporary restraining order last month.
Boat tour service sued after collision allegedly causes injuries to passenger
NEW ORLEANS - Donna Grady filed a federal lawsuit on Jan. 27 in the Eastern District of Louisiana against Airboat Adventures, LLC for negligence.
Home Depot, table saw manufacturers sued over man's partial amputation of three fingers
NEW ORLEANS - Ronald Evans filed a federal lawsuit on Jan. 28 in the Eastern District of Louisiana against One World Technologies, Techtronic Industries North America, Ridgid, Inc., The Ridge Tool Company and Home Depot USA, over a table saw.
Former officer sues City of Sulphur over COVID test dispute
LAKE CHARLES - Sean C. Smith filed a federal lawsuit on Jan. 27 in the Western District of Louisiana against the City of Sulphur for prohibited medical inquiry, discrimination in employment and retaliation.
Companies in legal battle over Cuzz's Cooter Juice
ALEXANDRIA - Old Indian Tricks, LLC filed a lawsuit on Dec. 29 in Grant Parish District Court against Nelson Creek Outdoors and three individuals for trademark infringement and violation of the Louisiana Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law.
Doctor sued for allegedly selling woman's explicit photos
NEW ORLEANS - A Jane Doe filed a federal lawsuit on Dec. 29 in the Eastern District of Louisiana against Dr. Phillip T. Sobash, who allegedly published private photographs of the woman.
Former LSU employee sues for racial discrimination in the workplace
BATON ROUGE - Chandre’ Chaney filed a lawsuit on Jan. 10 in the Middle District of Louisiana against the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College and the Louisiana State University Health Science Center for race discrimination, wrongful termination, and retaliation.
Worker sues Louisiana Department of Transportation for discrimination
MONROE - Paul D. Crockett filed a federal lawsuit on Jan. 6 in the Western District of Louisiana against the State of Louisiana, through the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, for alleged age discrimination.
Man walks into traffic, files suit over fax machine
NEW ORLEANS - Da’Shawn Coats filed a federal lawsuit on Dec. 30 in the Eastern District of Louisiana against St. Tammany Parish Fire Protection District #4 for negligence.
Shreveport police faces wrongful death lawsuit over shooting of Desmond Lewis
SHREVEPORT - Ingrid Lewis, individually as the biological mother of Desmond Lewis, deceased, filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit on Jan. 21 in the Western District of Louisiana against Shreveport police officer Demetrius Horton American Alternative Insurance Corporation and the City of Shreveport.
Cemetery tour companies need to beef up complaint, New Orleans judge says
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) – The New Orleans cemetery tourism industry has initially failed to regain access to two of the most famous cemeteries there, as a federal judge has found its allegations not specific enough.
Lawsuit against Union Pacific alleges Chicot Aquifer contamination poses risk to public
An amended lawsuit has been filed against Union Pacific involving contamination of the Chicot Aquifer, where Lafayette area business owners and their attorney allege their properties are at risk.
Woman sues Delta Downs after elevator malfunction
LAKE CHARLES - Cheryl Lee filed a lawsuit in September in the Parish of Calcasieu District Court against Boyd Racing LLC d/b/a Delta Downs Racetrack Casino and Hotel, Boyd Louisiana Racing, LLC., Boyd Gaming Corporation and Schindler Elevator Corporation for negligence.
Father sues hospital for son's death, says diagnosis was wrong
SHREVEPORT - Calvin Jackson, Sr., individually and on behalf of C.J., filed a federal lawsuit on Jan. 19 in the Western District of Louisiana against North Caddo Hospital Service District d/b/a North Caddo Medical Center.
Woman sues school for allowing son to get vaccinated without her permission
NEW ORLEANS - Jennifer Ravain, individually and on behalf of her minor child, filed a lawsuit on Dec. 22 in Jefferson Parish District Court against Ochsner Medical Center Kenner, LLC, the Jefferson Parish School Board and East Jefferson High School for battery of a minor and infliction of emotional distress.
Former member of AG's Office says he was retaliated against, demoted
BATON ROUGE - Matthew Derbes filed a lawsuit Oct. 3 in the East Baton Rouge District Court against the State of Louisiana, through Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry and the Department of Justice.