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Louisiana appeals court vacates contempt ruling in medical residency case
NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals granted a rehearing and partially vacated a lower court’s ruling against the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College and administrators at LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans.
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Louisiana appeals court upholds retroactive elimination of class actions against Citizens Insurance after hurricane
BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Court of Appeals First Circuit has affirmed a district court’s decision to retroactively apply a recent legislative amendment that eliminates class actions against the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (LCPIC).
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Louisiana Supreme Court shuts down claim of injured worker using fake name
The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled an injured worker can’t pursue his civil lawsuit filed under a fake name.
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Lawsuit challenges new La. law classifying abortion drugs
A group of healthcare providers and others have sued the state of Louisiana over a new law that classifies two abortion drugs as “controlled dangerous substances.”
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Louisiana high court overturns state law allowing lawyers in Legislature to delay their legal cases
The Louisiana Supreme Court has overturned a law allowing state legislators who are also attorneys to delay court proceedings when those schedules conflict with their legislative duties.
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Louisiana attorney general sues TikTok, alleging addictive effects on youth
Attorney General Liz Murrill is suing TikTok in state court, alleging that the social media platform is purposefully exposing Louisiana’s youth to sexual content, violence and drug and alcohol use in an “endless scroll” that’s addictive and dreamlike.
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Louisiana cosmetologists petition state regulatory board seeking right to jury trial
Several Louisiana cosmetologists have filed an administrative petition with the state board that licenses manicurists and hairdressers, demanding that the regulators uphold the petitioners’ right to a jury trial when hit with fines for enforcement violations.
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Jury orders Louisiana Blue Cross to pay $421 million over fraud, rights abuses
A surgical hospital and doctors specializing in reconstructive breast surgery won a $421.5 million damages award last month against Blue Cross Blue Shield Louisiana, which was found to have been negligent for fraud and abuse of the plaintiffs’ rights.
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Inmate Sues Louisiana Department of Public Safety Over Lost Property
Rickey Barnes has sued the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections over allegations that prison officials destroyed his legal documents during intake processing at Raymond Laborde Correctional Center. Despite multiple appeals for administrative relief being denied and subsequent judicial reviews affirming those decisions against him.
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Homeowners' Association Sues Local Landowner Over Building Restrictions Violation
A recent court ruling favored The Lake at The Bluffs Property Owners Association against Gary Hill regarding unapproved constructions within their subdivision in West Feliciana Parish,Louisiana.The case underscores strict enforcement of community covenants aimed at maintaining uniform building standards.
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Property Owner Accuses Neighbor Of Breaching Servitude Agreement
Carrere Holdings has won a partial summary judgment against Charlotte Anne Williamson over a disputed servitude agreement between two adjacent properties in New Orleans dating back to March 2000.
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Colgate-Palmolive Accused Of Asbestos Contamination In Mesothelioma Case
A Louisiana appellate court has reversed an earlier decision granting a new trial in a mesothelioma case against Colgate-Palmolive Company over allegations its talcum powder contained asbestos leading to cancer diagnosis.
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Plaintiff alleges negligence against Port Company following Automobile Accident
A recent court filing reveals an ongoing legal battle involving an automobile accident at the Port of New Orleans between Daneric Anderson and employees of Ports America Louisiana LLC including Kenneth Briggs.
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Plaintiff Hotel Owner Alleges Negligence Against Contractors Over Water Damage Incident
A Louisiana hotel owner has accused multiple contractors including an insurance company over damages resulting from a ruptured sprinkler pipe in August 2020. The appellate court recently revived claims by reversing an earlier dismissal based on prescription grounds.
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Louisiana judge rejects restraining order on hiring of new Caddo Parish superintendent
Community members challenging the process to select a new superintendent for the Caddo Parish School District are awaiting a First Judicial District Court judge’s decision next week on whether to enjoin the school board’s actions.
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Mother Sues Driver After Car Accident Leaves Her With Chronic Pain
Antonette Smith has filed a lawsuit against Devaun James following a car accident that resulted in severe injuries impacting her quality of life permanently.
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Plaintiffs Allege Medical Malpractice Against Doctor Following Botched Procedure
A Louisiana couple has successfully sued a doctor for medical malpractice after a cervical injection left one spouse with severe injuries affecting her daily life permanently.
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Grieving Son Alleges Negligence Led To Father's Death
Charles Burns has accused Baton Rouge General Medical Center of negligence resulting in his father's death following surgery complications back in June 2014 despite multiple dismissals via summary judgments; shedding light upon intricate legalities surrounding medical malpractice claims within Louisiana jurisdiction.
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High-Ranking Officer Accused Of Misconduct Reinstated After Appeal
A high-ranking officer in New Orleans faces renewed disciplinary action after an appellate court reinstates her original suspension over allegations she falsely claimed work hours for dual employment roles.
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Employee Sues Sewerage & Water Board Over Wrongful Termination Due To Substance Abuse Allegations
Rodney Crayton challenged his termination from Sewerage & Water Board after testing positive for alcohol at work under dubious circumstances involving an anonymous tip-off about drinking on duty. While initially reinstated by CSC due to lack of reasonable suspicion for testing him; Court of Appeal modified this decision imposing an eighty-day suspension instead highlighting procedural flaws yet acknowledging policy violation.