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South Carolina man sues RV manufacturer, citing defects in $120,000 unit
A South Carolina man has sued a recreational vehicle maker and two other businesses in federal court for allegedly selling him a defective product.
Listen to Dean Alena Allen’s interview on ‘Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster’
LSU Law Dean Alena Allen was the featured guest on the “Talk Louisiana with Jim Engster” radio show Wednesday morning, Nov. 8, during which she spoke about returning home to Louisiana in July to lead the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center.
Former economic development director sues Shreveport alleging racial discrimination, retaliation
Shreveport's former economic development director has sued the city for racial discrimination and retaliation.
Seaman sues marine transport company over injuries on vessel
A man has sued a marine transport company in federal court, saying he was injured while working on a vessel.
Energy companies ask U.S. Supreme Court to halt start of Louisiana coastal erosion lawsuit in state court
Attorneys for energy companies accused of billions of dollars in coastal erosion damage in Cameron Parish have asked the U.S. Supreme Court for an emergency action and change of venue.
Tulane Law faculty honored for their scholarship and mentorship
Tulane Law Professors Laila Hlass and Saru Matambanadzo have been honored by Tulane University for their innovation and dedication to education as part of the annual Research, Scholarship, and Artistic Achievement Awards.
Couple sues Ford over allegedly defective pickup
A Vermilion Parish couple has sued Ford Motor Company in federal court over an allegedly defective pickup truck
Woman sues former employer for alleged discrimination based on gender, pregnancy
A woman has sued Cantium for alleged discrimination based on her gender and her pregnancy.
Edwards signs plan to bring back passenger rail between New Orleans, Baton Rouge
As his term as governor winds down, John Bel Edwards has signed a service agreement with Amtrak to restore passenger rail service between Baton Rouge and New Orleans – after a 54-year absence.
Tulane part of consortium designated as national Tech Hub
The U.S. Economic Development Administration announced last week that Gulf Louisiana Offshore Wind Propeller, a consortium that includes Tulane University, is one of 31 newly designated Tech Hubs.
One company sues two others for allegedly stealing trade secrets
NEW ORLEANS – Royal Coatings has filed a lawsuit accusing StanChem and Hall Technologies of misappropriating its trade secrets and confidential business information to cut them out of a lucrative business opportunity.
Disabled teen sues Lousiana High School Athletic Association over varsity wrestling denial
A Madisonville teen has sued the Louisiana High School Athletic Association in federal court for rejecting him for participation in varsity high school wrestling.
Worker sues employer after allegedly suffering severe chemical burns on the job
LAKE CHARLES – A worker has filed a negligence lawsuit against Packaging Corporation of America, claiming that he was severely burned by a chemical spray after a co-worker instructed him to engage an incorrect valve.
Federal appeals court places new delay on Gulf offshore oil lease sales
A closely watched Gulf of Mexico oil and gas lease sale that had been scheduled to happen this week has been further delayed as a result of an order issued by the U.S. Fifth District Court of Appeals.
Court bars Archdiocese of New Orleans from questioning prospective students about disabilities
A state judge has issued an injunction against the Archdiocese of New Orleans to stop eight area Catholic schools from asking prospective students questions about whether they have physical or mental limitations.
Criminal procedure class dispels myth of the Black Pantherism
In Professor Angela Allen-Bell’s criminal procedure class, Law Center students studied the Black Panther Party cases to learn about searches, seizures, arrests, warrants and national security.
Vermilion Parish NAACP claims Abbeville is reusing 2010 electoral district maps, violating voting laws
LAFAYETTE – The Vermilion Parish NAACP has sued the City of Abbeville for violating the Fourteenth Amendment's "One-Person, One-Vote" requirement by reusing 2010 electoral districts despite a 19% population deviation. The lawsuit seeks to declare the Enacted Map unconstitutional and to establish a new district plan for the Abbeville City Council.
Family sues Entergy Corporation for alleged breach of fiduciary duty in inheritance dispute
NEW ORLEANS – Relatives of a former Entergy Corporation employee are suing the company for breach of fiduciary duties after the company paid out the benefits of his 401K retirement savings plan to his surviving spouse, despite his prior designation of the plaintiffs as the beneficiaries.
Man sues companies over exposure to Paraquat
A Louisiana man has sued two companies, claiming he was harmed by exposure to the weed killer Paraquat.
LSU Law students, faculty, staff, and alumni help prepare LSU and UL undergrads for National Moot Court Competition
To help undergraduate moot court teams at LSU and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette prepare to vie for the National Moot Court Competition championship next year, LSU Law hosted a head-to-head scrimmage for the teams at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center on Sunday, Oct. 15.