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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.
Medical Professional Alleges Retaliation by University Over Discrimination Complaints
Dr.Jennifer Woemer has filed a lawsuit against Louisiana State University's Board of Supervisors alleging workplace discrimination and retaliation leading up to wrongful termination.The suit highlights escalating hostility following prior complaints under Title IX and Title VII laws seeking compensatory damages for emotional distress,economic harm,and damage to professional reputation.
Louisiana Resident Accuses Local Medical Center of Breaching Privacy Rights
A Louisiana resident has filed a lawsuit against Acadian Medical Center and one of its nurses for allegedly violating his privacy rights under HIPAA by disclosing sensitive health information without consent. The plaintiff seeks damages for physical injuries, mental anguish, and more.
Plaintiffs Allege Racial Discrimination Against Industrial Contractor
Jayden Allen and Rashid Fefee have filed a lawsuit against Performance Contractors Inc., alleging racial discrimination and retaliation after reporting racist slurs used by supervisors and coworkers at their workplace in Geismar Louisiana.
Local Business Owner Accused of Violating Disability Access Laws
Jason Lenz has filed a lawsuit against Patricia Linn Carter Scherer in federal court alleging violations of disability access laws at her ice cream shop in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. The suit seeks injunctive relief for accessibility modifications along with compensatory damages and legal fees.
Local Restaurant Sued Over Alleged ADA Violations
Jason Lenz has filed a lawsuit against Pine Street Moguls LLC alleging violations of accessibility laws under ADA and LCHR after facing significant barriers during his visit to their restaurant in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. The suit seeks injunctive relief and damages.
Plaintiff Alleges Agrochemical Giant's Herbicide Caused Sister's Death
Elaine Van Hoven has filed a lawsuit against Monsanto Company alleging that their herbicide Roundup caused her sister Carmel Simpson's death from Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Filed on September 17, 2024, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, the suit seeks compensatory and punitive damages while accusing Monsanto of negligence and fraudulent misrepresentation regarding Roundup's safety.
Third-year LSU Law students Guice, Mannankara take home Fall 2024 Flory Mock Trial trophy
Third-year LSU Law students Taylor Guice and Rini Mannankara bested classmates Daniel Harry and Grant Murphy to win the Fall 2024 Ira S. Flory Mock Trial Competition, which took place Monday evening, Sept. 23, in the Robinson Courtroom at the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center.
Paraplegic UNO student accuses school officials of disability discrimination
A paraplegic University of New Orleans student says he isn’t being provided proper accommodations for his disability.
Alford receives prestigious award from National Newspaper Publishers Association
Deleso Alford, Rachel Emanuel Endowed Professor, was honored as a National Leadership Awardee by the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) on September 12 in Washington, D.C.
Shifting Responses to Bias Incidents, Employee Misconduct, and Other Conduct of Concern on October 1, 2024
Leslie Gomez and Gina Maisto Smith will present “Shifting Responses to Bias Incidents, Employee Misconduct, and Other Conduct of Concern” at the University Risk Management and Insurance Association 2024 Annual Conference.
Tulane employee files racial, age discrimination suit
A white Tulane University employee says he was a victim of racial and age discrimination.
Louisiana’s licensing laws are both amusing and tragic
With enough pushback, Louisiana regulatory bodies might see that occupational freedom, not overregulation, is in the people’s best interest.
AGs ask American Academy of Pediatrics to disclose gender dysphoria guidance, methodology
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has joined a 20-state coalition to put the American Academy of Pediatrics on notice for possible violations of state consumer protection statutes over its evidence free standards on gender dysphoria care for minors.
Justice Department Awards Over $15 Million in Grants to Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement
U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Gathe, Jr. announced that the Department of Justice’s Office for Victims of Crime and Office on Violence Against Women has awarded $15,454,563 to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement (“LCLE”).
Longtime Baton Rouge attorney and LSU grad Mary Olive Pierson remembered as trailblazer
Longtime Baton Rouge attorney Mary Olive Pierson, a trailblazing member of the local legal community and most recently known for her work in fighting the incorporation of St. George, died earlier this month after a career that spanned 54 years.
Statement From the Attorney General Correcting Disinformation on Louisiana Abortion Laws
No. The law does not prohibit contraceptives used to prevent pregnancy when they are sold, prescribed, or administered according to manufacturer instructions. The law prohibits abortion-inducing drugs which do not include contraceptives or emergency contraceptives according to the law. See La. R.S 14.87.7(E) and La. R.S. 40:1061(E).
Patient Alleges Negligence Against Medical Device Companies Over Defective Implant
Eboni Honore has filed a lawsuit against AngioDynamics Inc. and Navilyst Medical Inc., alleging severe complications due to a defective vascular access device known as Vortex LP. The case brings forward accusations including negligence fraudulent concealment breaches of warranties violations under Louisiana Product Liability Act (LPLA).
Resident Sues Major Corporations Over Health Impacts From BP Oil Spill
A Fairhope resident has filed a lawsuit against several major corporations alleging severe health impacts from exposure to toxic substances following the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in April 2010. Brennan James Griffin's complaint seeks compensatory damages exceeding $75,000 for injuries he claims were caused by negligent actions before and after the disaster.
Plaintiff Alleges Disability Discrimination Against Former Employer
Kevin Michael Trevino has filed a lawsuit against Waste Management of Louisiana alleging discrimination and retaliation following a medical procedure that left him temporarily disabled. The suit seeks compensatory damages along with other forms of relief for alleged violations under federal and state disability laws.