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At The Louisiana Record, we strive to provide in-depth coverage of the legal system in our state, helping you, our readers, stay informed about public affairs. Our focus is primarily on civil legal actions, often referred to as torts, which are frequently overlooked by mainstream media despite their significant influence on the lives of Louisianans. We are dedicated to safeguarding the public interest by delivering comprehensive and insightful reports on Louisiana’s civil justice system.

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Woman says hotel janitor sexually assaulted her in her room

2 weeks ago | louisianarecord.com | Chris Dickerson

NEW ORLEANS – A Georgia woman says she was sexually assaulted by a janitor in her hotel room. Akari Kenney filed her complaint May 14 in federal court against Jefferson Cordova, HRIP Holdings LLC, HRI Lodging LLC, GAB Janitorial LLC and KC Janitorial Services LLC. HrIP and HRI own and operate The Pelham Hotel in New Orleans According to the complaint, Kenney was a gust at The Pelham Hotel on June 12, 2024.
Trump nominates Thomson for CIA Inspector General

2 weeks ago | louisianarecord.com | Chris Dickerson

NEW ORLEANS – Peter M. Thomson, a member of Stone Pigman Walther Wittmann LLC, has been nominated to be the next Inspector General of the Central Intelligence Agency.
Federal judge says suit against La. anti-abortion law can proceed

3 weeks ago | louisianarecord.com | Chris Dickerson

BATON ROUGE, La. — A lawsuit challenging Louisiana’s law that recategorized two commonly used abortion medications as controlled substances can proceed. U.S. District Judge Jewel Welch denied a request May 15 by Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill’s office to dismiss the case filed last year by a group of healthcare providers. Murrill argued the filing was premature because the law only took effect in October.
Louisiana bill would limit damages awards in lawsuits against health care management firms

3 weeks ago | louisianarecord.com | Michael Carroll

A bill recently passed by the Louisiana Senate that aims to limit damages awards for plaintiffs suing health care management companies would deprive nursing home residents’ families of a means to hold the facilities accountable for injuries, critics say. Senate Bill 134, authored by Sen. Thomas Pressly (R-Shreveport), passed the state Senate on April 30 by a vote of 26 to 11 and has been referred to the lower house’s Committee on Health and Welfare.
Disbarred attorney charged in conspiracy to murder witness in New Orleans staged-accident probe

3 weeks ago | louisianarecord.com | Michael Carroll

A disbarred New Orleans attorney has been indicted for allegedly conspiring to murder a witness who provided information to the FBI about an elaborate insurance-fraud scheme to stage vehicle collisions with big-rigs. Former lawyer Sean D. Alfortish, 57, and Leon M.
New study says legal abuse costs state 40,000 jobs; legal advertising bill advances

4 weeks ago | louisianarecord.com | Michael Carroll

Excessive civil litigation costs Louisiana almost 40,000 jobs annually, imposes a hidden “tort tax” of more than $1,000 per person and saps $2.9 million in personal income, according to a new economic study. Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch (LLAW) this week released the new numbers, which were gleaned from a study on the economic benefits of tort reform conducted by the Texas-based Perryman Group, based on 2023 data.
State leaders looking at insurance reforms

1 month ago | louisianarecord.com | Chris Dickerson

Louisiana lawmakers are saying the state is facing an auto insurance crisis and have introduced a handful of bills meant to lower those costs. “You can drive to Texas, Mississippi, or Arkansas, and sometimes cut your rates in half, and that’s unacceptable,” Rep.
High vehicle insurance rates lead Louisiana businesses to press for legal reforms

1 month ago | louisianarecord.com | Michael Carroll

Louisiana companies facing rising costs for vehicle insurance in recent years have been raising their voices in favor of legal reforms to fight excessive litigation, which they see as essential to making the state’s business climate more friendly. “In the last maybe six years, the effective rate to insure a commercial vehicle has basically doubled,” Ben Heroman, treasurer of the family-owned Billy Heroman’s Flowerland Inc., told the Louisiana Record. “...
Woman says she slipped, fell in riverboat casino restroom

1 month ago | louisianarecord.com | Chris Dickerson

A Terrabone Parish woman says she was injured while visiting a casino. Rachel Hills filed her complaint last month in Jefferson Parish District Court against Treasure Chest Casino LLC and Boyd Gaming Corporation. The defendants removed the case to federal court on April 30. According to the original complaint, Hills was visiting the riverboat casino located on Lake Pontchartrain on April 13, 2024, when she slipped and fell in the ladies’ room and sustained injuries.
Testimony details child sexual abuse by former Jehovah's Witnesses leader in New Orleans

1 month ago | louisianarecord.com | Michael Carroll

A defendant accused of sexually abusing a minor while serving as a Jehovah’s Witnesses leader in New Orleans in the 1990s has acknowledged he had an “inappropriate relationship” with plaintiff Barry Davis, according to newly released court transcripts. Davis’ lawsuit, which was filed last year in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court, is proceeding in the wake of recent state laws that revived legal actions related to sexual abuse of minors subject to previous statutes of limitation.