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University student held at Louisiana facility in court battle to fight deportation
A Columbia University student who was picked up by plainclothes agents, called a threat to U.S. foreign policy and targeted with deportation remains in federal custody in Louisiana, despite a federal judge’s order that his case be transferred to New Jersey.
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U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments in challenge to Louisiana congressional map
The state Attorney General’s Office and other parties involved in litigation over Louisiana’s congressional map faced off this week in arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court on whether the map represents an unconstitutional “racial gerrymander.”
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Louisiana's age-verification law targeting social media companies faces federal court challenge
A tech company association is challenging a 2023 Louisiana law that requires social media companies to verify the ages of users so that minors can’t create accounts on such platforms unless their parents provide permission.
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Judge refuses to lift order barring deportation of five Venezuelans
A federal judge has declined to lift a restraining order that bars the Trump administration from using the Alien Enemies Act to deport five Venezuelans.
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Plaintiff Alleges Landlord Removed Wheelchair Ramp in Retaliation Over Rent Dispute
A woman with disabilities has filed a lawsuit against Pelican Rental Properties and its owner Bryant Ducote over alleged discriminatory practices involving the removal of a wheelchair ramp at her residence in Sulphur, Louisiana.
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Plaintiff alleges seafood companies fostered hostile work environment due to sexual harassment
The U.S Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against two seafood companies in Louisiana over allegations of sexual harassment leading to a hostile work environment for an employee named Tiffany Frankel.
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Plaintiff Alleges Major Auto Manufacturer Breached Warranty Over Defective Vehicle
A Louisiana resident has sued General Motors over alleged defects in his new GMC Sierra truck that have rendered it unreliable despite repeated repair attempts under warranty.
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Plaintiff Alleges Defective Power Bank Endangered Family; Sues Amazon and Shenzhen Baseus
In a gripping legal battle initiated by Tori Davis against Amazon.com Inc. and Shenzhen Baseus Technology Co., Ltd., allegations surface regarding a defective power bank that ignited within her vehicle with her children inside.
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Plaintiff alleges negligence against healthcare provider after unsupervised resident attack
Laurie Allen has filed a lawsuit against Brightspring Health Services following an alleged attack by an unsupervised resident at one of their group homes.
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Plaintiff Alleges Manufacturer Negligence in Defective Hip Implant Case
A recent court filing reveals a dramatic case involving an allegedly defective hip implant device manufactured by Wright Medical Technology Inc., leading to severe injuries for plaintiff Christopher Clanton.
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Plaintiff Photographer Alleges Eminent Oilfield Services Used His Work Without Permission
A German photographer has taken legal action against Eminent Oilfield Services for allegedly using his copyrighted photograph without authorization on their website and social media platforms.
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Plaintiff Alleges Automotive Giant Breached Warranty Obligations Over Defective Vehicle
Michael Malek has filed a lawsuit against General Motors alleging breach of warranty after purchasing a defective GMC Sierra truck in Baton Rouge.
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General Motors accused of breaching warranty obligations over defective Chevrolet Silverado
Tommy Hoke has taken legal action against General Motors in response to ongoing issues with his recently purchased Chevrolet Silverado truck which allegedly suffers from persistent defects like water leaks and power loss despite repeated repair...
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Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer Specialty Industrial Failed to Pay Overtime Wages
Manuel Fernandez Vargas has filed a collective action lawsuit against his former employer Specialty Industrial in Louisiana's federal court.
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Amazon, Baseus face lawsuit over exploding power bank that injured children
NEW ORLEANS — A woman has filed a lawsuit against Amazon.com and Shenzhen Baseus Technology Co. Ltd., alleging that a defective Baseus Magnetic Power Bank Battery Pack caused a vehicle fire that injured her children.
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TikTok faces class-action lawsuit over alleged violations of children's privacy law
NEW ORLEANS — Two plaintiffs have filed a class-action lawsuit against TikTok and its parent company ByteDance, alleging that the social media platform illegally collects and sells the personal information of minor children without parental consent.
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Plaintiff Alleges Public Transportation Provider Violated Disability Laws
Jason Porter has filed a lawsuit against Shreveport Transit Management Inc., alleging violations of disability rights laws after experiencing repeated discrimination while using their bus services in Louisiana.
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Plaintiff Alleges Oil Giants' Negligence Led to Health Issues Post-Deepwater Horizon Spill
A Gulfport resident has filed a lawsuit against major oil corporations including BP and Halliburton over health issues allegedly caused by exposure to toxic substances following the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in 2010.
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Plaintiff alleges police misconduct by New Orleans officer in civil rights violation
A civil rights lawsuit has been filed by Isais Benitez against a New Orleans police officer for alleged misconduct following a car accident incident in March 2024.
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Fifth Circuit overturns injunction blocking execution of Jessie Hoffman
A federal appeals court has overturned an injunction that put Tuesday’s scheduled execution of Jessie Hoffman on hold, potentially clearing the way for the inmate to die at Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola by nitrogen gassing.