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Successor Trustee Alleges Misappropriation by Widow in Family Trust Dispute
In a contentious legal dispute unfolding in Louisiana courts, John F.Shreves accuses Mary E.Liberto of misappropriating funds from a family trust meant for descendants.
Customer Sues Retail Giant Walmart Inc for Negligence After Slip-and-Fall Incident
In a recent court filing dated December 4th, Terry Landry has accused Walmart Inc., a leading retail chain, of negligence following an injury sustained from slipping on an unmarked liquid at one of its stores in New Orleans last year.
Louisiana Resident Sues Auto Manufacturer Over Defective Vehicle
Brandy Groome has taken legal action against FCA US LLC (Chrysler) over alleged defects in her newly purchased Jeep Grand Wagoneer.
Former Cleanup Worker Alleges Negligence Against BP Over Toxic Exposure
Lauralee E. Trest has filed a lawsuit against BP Exploration & Production Inc., accusing them of negligence related to toxic exposure during her work on the Deepwater Horizon oil spill cleanup efforts between June 2010 and March 2011.
EGP Louisiana Accuses Texas-Based Seller TACI Investments Inc. Of Breach Of Contract In Fast-Food Franchise Deal
In a legal battle unfolding in New Orleans' federal courtrooms this December 2024 term—EGP Louisiana LLC accuses Texas-based seller TACI Investments Inc., alleging fraudulent concealment regarding key financial details during their acquisition...
Louisiana will get $1.4M from Marriott data breach settlement
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s office has announced that Louisiana received $1,400,289 from a settlement with Marriott International Inc.
Honorable Judge Erika L. Green to deliver fall commencement address
Southern University Law Center (SULC) is delighted to announce that the Honorable Judge Erika L. Green, a distinguished SULC alumna, will deliver the commencement address at the Fall 2024 Commencement ceremony.
Louisiana civil justice system ranked 10th worst in nation in new Judicial Hellholes report
A Louisiana tort-reform group is lamenting the state being designated the 10th worst civil justice system in the nation in a new report published by American Tort Reform Federation.
Parents Allege Faulty Safety Locks Caused Child's Injuries; Sue Manufacturers
A lawsuit has been filed by Emily Smith and Alexander Campbell against several corporations following an incident where their son fell due to allegedly defective window safety locks.
Attorney General Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrests Gonzales man for Pornography Involving Juveniles and Sexual Abuse of an Animal
Agents with Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrested a Gonzales man on December 4.
Maritime Worker Sues Offshore Companies Over Unsafe Conditions Leading to Injury
Stephen Meche has filed a lawsuit against three offshore companies alleging negligence after sustaining serious injuries while working on a vessel.
Former State Employee Alleges Retaliation by Louisiana Department Over Discrimination Complaints
Cynthia L. Coleman has filed a lawsuit against the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services alleging wrongful termination due to retaliation for prior discrimination complaints against another state agency.
Appeals court says trespasser failed to prove cause of injuries
A Louisiana state appeals court has affirmed a lower court ruling in favor of Bordon Dairy Company in a liability case.
Librarian Sues Self-Proclaimed Library Watchdog Over Defamation Claims
Amanda Jones, an elementary school librarian from Louisiana, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Dan Kleinman, accusing him of falsely labeling her as someone who sexualizes children through his blog and social media posts.
Parents Allege Jefferson Parish Institutions Violated Civil Rights Over Daughter's Detention
A family is suing multiple institutions in Jefferson Parish for allegedly violating their civil rights after their daughter was detained following an offhand remark interpreted as a threat.
Plaintiff Alleges Former Employer ExxonMobil Engaged in Defamation After Wrongful Termination
Michael Aldridge has filed a lawsuit against his former employer ExxonMobil in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
PhD Candidate Alleges Retaliation by University Following Sexual Assault Report
A PhD candidate has filed a lawsuit against Tulane University claiming retaliation after reporting sexual assault during a research trip in Ecuador.
Plaintiff alleges management company liable for slip and fall injury
A legal dispute unfolds as Elizabeth Wells sues Interstate Management Company following a slip and fall incident resulting in serious injuries.
10 LSU Law alumni included on 2024 LSU100 list of fastest-growing Tiger-led businesses
Six companies led by LSU Law alumni made the 2024 LSU100 list of the fastest-growing Tiger-led businesses, with the Trichell Law Firm LLC, owned by 2014 LSU Law alumnus Chase Trichell, ranking second on the list.
Murrill joins push to put Biden administration on notice about another student loan rule
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is part of a coalition of 23 state AGs working in an effort to stop what it calls the Biden administration’s fourth illegal attempt to “saddle working Americans with someone else’s” student loan debt.