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Law firm that represents Sean 'Diddy' Combs' accusers sued by Louisiana clients
A Houston attorney representing plaintiffs who allege hip-hop entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs engaged in sexual abuse and exploitation now faces a pair of lawsuits in Louisiana accusing the lawyer of negligently or fraudulently withholding settlement funds.
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Group of AGs file brief supporting Louisiana's Ten Commandments law
A group of 18 state attorneys general have filed an amicus brief supporting Louisiana’s law to allow the posting of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.
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Plaintiff Alleges Construction Company Negligence in Data Breach Affecting Thousands
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Berry Bros.
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Towing Company Alleges Retaliation by Vidalia Police Chief Over Political Expression
A Louisiana towing company has accused Vidalia's police chief and town officials of retaliating against them due to perceived political support for an election opponent.
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Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Against U.S Postal Worker in Wrongful Death Suit
The family of Carrie Mayes has filed a lawsuit against both Tracey Washington Davis and the United States government following a fatal accident involving a postal vehicle driven by Davis last December in Jonesville, Louisiana.
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Former Inmate Alleges Excessive Force and Negligence Against Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office
A former inmate has filed a lawsuit against members of the Vernon Parish Sheriff's Office alleging excessive force and negligence leading to severe injury without adequate medical care during incarceration.
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Former Employee Alleges Poultry Company Engaged in Sex Discrimination and Retaliation
Barbara Brown has filed a lawsuit against her former employer DG Foods, accusing them of sex-based discrimination and retaliation after rejecting inappropriate advances from management.
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Plaintiff alleges Fruit Puree Companies' Negligence Led to Child's Lead Poisoning
In a startling legal battle filed on December 12th in Louisiana's Eastern District Court, Eidy Alvarado accuses several companies including Wanabana LLC of causing her child's severe lead poisoning through contaminated fruit puree products.
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Louisiana Farmer Alleges Racial Discrimination by U.S Department of Agriculture
A Louisiana farmer has filed a lawsuit against the U.S Department of Agriculture alleging systemic racial discrimination in lending practices that have hindered his farming operations since 1984.
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Migrant Workers Accuse Louisiana Corporation of Labor Law Violations
A group of migrant workers has taken legal action against Bayou Sugar Growers Inc., alleging labor law violations under false pretenses within the H-2A visa program.
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Ship Captain Sues Former Attorneys Over Alleged Exploitation in Settlement Case
A U.S. Coast Guard ship captain has taken legal action against his former attorneys over allegations they exploited him during a vulnerable time by coercing him into an undervalued settlement deal while taking excessive fees from it.
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Woman files sexual discrimination, retaliation case against poultry processor
A former employee has filed a sex discrimination and retaliation lawsuit against poultry processing facility.
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Property Owners Challenge St. Tammany Parish Over Housing Ordinance Targeting Sex Offenders
In a recent court filing, two property owners in St. Tammany Parish have sued local authorities over an ordinance requiring permits for housing registered sex offenders, claiming it violates their constitutional rights.
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Former Employee Alleges Disability Discrimination Against Thionville Laboratories
A former chemist at Thionville Laboratories is suing the company for alleged discrimination related to his disability following serious health issues that required hospitalization.
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Estate Representative Alleges Major Corporations' Negligence Led to Fatal Exposure in Oil Spill Aftermath
Andrea Annette Helton Lay has filed a lawsuit against several major corporations in connection with her husband's death due to toxic exposure following the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.
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Plaintiff Alleges Oil Corporations' Negligence Led to Health Issues Following Deepwater Horizon Disaster
Danielle Jackson has filed a lawsuit against major oil corporations including BP Exploration & Production for their role in the catastrophic Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.
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Former Client Alleges Misconduct Against Prominent Attorney Over Settlement Funds
A former client has filed a lawsuit against a well-known attorney alleging fraudulent practices involving settlement funds meant for medical expenses after an injury at sea.
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Black woman with cancer files age, race, disability discrimination lawsuit
A Black woman has filed a racial, age and disability discrimination lawsuit against United Healthcare Services.
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Attorney: New Louisiana law unconstitutionally muzzles newsgathering, police coverage
Reporters are now more hesitant to cover crime stories in certain situations after the enactment of a Louisiana law allowing police officers to bar the public from getting within 25 feet of them, attorneys for news organizations argued in federal court last week.
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Louisiana files opening brief in Ten Commandments appeal
Louisiana has asked a federal appeals court to protect its ability to require public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments.