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Sunset Harbour sues Edward L. Renton for eviction dispute
Sunset Harbour, LLC has filed an appeal against Edward L. Renton Jr. in the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit, State of Louisiana (Case No. 2023-CA-0644) on March 20, 2024.
Maxine Thomas sues Housing Louisiana Now for breach of contract
Maxine Thomas has filed a lawsuit against Housing Louisiana Now, L.L.C., Tracy F. Robinson, Master Builders & Contractors, L.L.C., Richard J. Mithun, Dean's Air Condition & Heating, L.L.C., and Dean Walters in the Court of Appeal Fourth Circuit with case ID 2023-CA-0296.
Janice Claborne and Sheryl Jones sue The Housing Authority of New Orleans for damages from mold exposure in public housing
In the case of Janice Claborne and Sheryl Jones versus The Housing Authority of New Orleans, court case ID No.
Louisiana attorney general urges state Supreme Court to rehear case on 'lookout window' for abuse victims
Louisiana’s attorney general has filed a request with the state Supreme Court asking justices to rehear their 4-3 decision last month that overturned a state law giving child sexual abuse victims some additional time to file civil lawsuits.
SULC Civil Rights Institute to host social justice symposium, April 5
The Southern University Law Center’s (SULC) Louis A. Berry Institute for Civil Rights and Justice and Measures for Justice is set to host a symposium focused on the realm of civil rights within the community.
Environmental, natural resources, and cannabis law scholar Ryan Stoa joining LSU Law faculty in Fall 2024 semester
Environmental, natural resources, and cannabis law scholar Ryan Stoa will join the LSU Law faculty at the start of the Fall 2024 semester.
Davidson (’76) posthumously honored with Distinguished Service Award during 71st Mineral Law Institute at LSU Law
Following morning presentations on mineral leasing, recent developments in Louisiana mineral law, and the evolving use of artificial intelligence in law practice, the 71st Mineral Law Institute paused on Thursday, March 21, to posthumously honor the late Randall “Randy” Davidson with the LSU Mineral Law Institute Distinguished Service Award.
Federal judge rejects Louisiana legislative districts, saying they dilute Black voting strength
The future boundaries of Louisiana state legislative districts remain uncertain in the wake of a federal judge’s decision that the districts violate the Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965 because they diminish the voting power of Black residents.
Statement From Attorney General Liz Murrill On Lawsuit Challenging FEMA’s Risk Rating 2.0
Judge Darrel James Papillion, with the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, gave a ruling on our lawsuit challenging FEMA’s skyrocketing rates for the National Flood Insurance Program.
Military Road Revitalization Company sues St. Tammany Parish Government for the right to challenge a moratorium ordinance
The lawsuit between Military Road Revitalization Company, LLC and St. Tammany Parish Government was filed in the Court of Appeal, First Circuit, Louisiana under the case ID No. 2023 CW 1221 on March 15, 2024.
Hope Holdings sues Modern American Recycling Services for disputed property ownership
In the Louisiana Court of Appeal, First Circuit, Hope Holdings, Inc. is embroiled in a lawsuit against Modern American Recycling Services, Inc., case ID 2023 CA 0921 and 2023 CA 0922, with judgment rendered on March 13, 2024.
Jane Doe sues Raynando L. Banks for alleged discriminatory treatment and intentional infliction of emotional distress
In the case of Jane Doe versus Raynando L. Banks, M.D., Raynando L. Banks, A Medical Corporation, and Louisiana Medical Mutual Insurance Co., filed in the First Circuit Court of Appeal in Louisiana under the court case ID 2023 CA 0914, the plaintiff Jane Doe alleges discriminatory treatment and intentional infliction of emotional distress by Dr. Banks due to her HIV status.
Dorothy Jackson sues Board of Supervisors, John Pierre, and Ray Belton for breach of contract and damages
Dorothy Jackson, a former law professor at Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (Southern University), has filed a lawsuit against the Board of Supervisors for the Southern University, John Pierre, the Chancellor of the Southern University Law Center, and Dr. Ray L. Belton.
Jamie Berthelot Bueche sues Travis Joseph Bueche for community property dispute
In the case of Jamie Berthelot Bueche versus Travis Joseph Bueche, filed in the Court of Appeal, First Circuit, State of Louisiana (Case ID: 2023 CA 0656), a judgment was rendered on March 5, 2024.
Angelle and Michael Fitch sue Dr. Charon Gentile for alleged medical malpractice during childbirth
In the case of Angelle Fitch and Michael Fitch, individually and on behalf of their minor son, Elias Fitch versus Dr. Charon Gentile, Heather Fanguy, N.P., and Hospital Service District #1, Parish of Terrebonne, d/b/a Terrebonne General Medical Center (Case ID: 2023 CA 0595), the plaintiffs have appealed a district court judgment dismissing their medical malpractice claims against the defendants.
Timothy Matthew Blackwood and Jessica Lynn Blackwood sue Robert Reeves and Laurien Reeves for harassment and stalking
In the State of Louisiana, First Circuit Court of Appeal, Timothy Matthew Blackwood and Jessica Lynn Blackwood have filed a lawsuit against Robert Reeves and Laurien Reeves.
Mary Smith sues Jimmy Gore and Jason Isch for enforcing vote results
In a case filed in the 19th Judicial District Court of Louisiana, Mary Smith, individually and on behalf of concerned members of the Louisiana Association of the Deaf (LAD), has sued Jimmy Gore and Jason Isch.
James Cregg sues Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College for wrongful termination
In the case of James Cregg versus Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, filed in the First Circuit Court of Appeal, State of Louisiana, with case ID 2023 CA 0127 on March 1, 2024, James Cregg has appealed against a judgment favoring the defendant.
Louisiana insurance commissioner, business groups back reform bills to modernize regulations, fix legal climate
Business groups and Louisiana’s insurance commissioner are supporting multiple measures under consideration in the state Legislature aimed at curbing excessive regulations and improving Louisiana’s civil litigation climate.
Man with developmental disabilities accuses Rescare of discrmination
A man with developmental disabilities claims Rescare is guilty of disability discrimination.