Probationary Employees Beware: Employer Takes Issue with Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Judge Decision on Appeal

Employment law disputes are very fact-specific inquiries. Judges, especially workers’ compensation judges, are typically well-equipped to handle these cases. But when a judge mishandles the facts or misinterprets the law having an excellent attorney in your corner helps in the appeal process. For the Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans (“SWBNO”), the appeal detailed

March 29, 2023 No Comments

Louisiana Employment Discrimination Case Fails Due to Summary Judgment

People may be fired for a variety of reasons. Often a dismissed employee feels the termination was unjust or racially based. Bringing a lawsuit under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is difficult. A plaintiff must present evidence for a prima facie case of discrimination to survive summary judgment. The following case

March 16, 2023 No Comments

What is Wrongful Termination Back Pay and Exceptional Pay in Louisiana Civil Service Matter?

If you were wrongfully terminated from a civil service position within your local government, you might be eligible to receive some compensation for your trouble. For example, say you are placed on suspension and are on track to be terminated. However, you later appeal that decision, and your suspension and termination are lifted. As a

March 15, 2023 No Comments

When Can I File a Tort Lawsuit against my Employer if I am Hurt at Work in Louisiana?

Workers’ compensation is a financial support system that may be available to injured employees. It aims to ensure employees are compensated for their injuries and do not bear the entire expenses of medical bills. Workers’ compensation laws differ from state to state. Still, the general idea is that employees can get benefits regardless of who

March 14, 2023 No Comments

Angola Prisoner Denied Requested Shoulder Surgery After Review of Medical Records

Rick Sheppard, an inmate in the custody of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, injured his left shoulder two separate times while participating in the Angola Prison Rodeo. After seeing two specialists, Sheppard maintained that the medication and physical therapy regimen he had been following was ineffective. When Sheppard filed an administrative petition, he

March 8, 2023 No Comments

Louisiana Engineering Company Not Liable for Trampled Worker in Geismar Plant Explosion

A chemical plant explosion, sudden and dangerous, causes chaos when the workers try to escape. During that exodus, a worker is trampled by his colleagues as they attempt to flee. Who then bears responsibility for the injuries caused by this trampling? Is it the other workers? Is it their managing company? Is it the owner

March 5, 2023 No Comments

Lawsuit Over Car Accident Involving Louisiana State Employee Dismissed After Three Years of Inactivity by Plaintiff

Anyone involved in a lawsuit knows that litigation can take months or even years to resolve. Though courts try to expedite the process, the parties involved are also responsible for moving the case forward expediently. If the plaintiff in a lawsuit files a complaint and fails to take further action for a certain amount of

February 23, 2023 No Comments

Petroleum Corporation Releases Millions of Gallons of Toxins Harming Many in Calcasieu Parish

What happens when the same wrongdoer injures several people? Typically, in cases like this, the court may consolidate the actions to promote the efficient use of judicial resources. However, these cases may be complex and lengthy and require expert testimony, as exemplified by the following lawsuit out of Lake Charles, Louisiana. CITGO Petroleum Corporation’s (“CITGO”)

February 19, 2023 No Comments

Canton Woman’s Lawsuit Dismissed For Failure to Disclose Claim In Bankruptcy Proceeding

It is always difficult when you lose a job. But it can be even more difficult if you feel you were unfairly fired. If you find yourself in this situation, consider what legal options are available. This is the situation Christine Simpson found herself in after being fired from her job as a production technician

February 15, 2023 No Comments

Louisiana’s Act 312 and its Impact on the Environment and Oil Exploration

La. R.S. 30:29 (“Act 312”) was in enacted in 2006 and became effective in June of that year. Act 312 provides a procedure for the remediation of oil field sites as well as oil exploration and production sites. Generally, remediation is “the action of remedying something, in particular of reversing or stopping environmental change.” Before

October 11, 2013 No Comments

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Probationary Employees Beware: Employer Takes Issue with Louisiana Workers’ Compensation Judge Decision on Appeal

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Angola Prisoner Denied Requested Shoulder Surgery After Review of Medical Records

Louisiana Engineering Company Not Liable for Trampled Worker in Geismar Plant Explosion

Lawsuit Over Car Accident Involving Louisiana State Employee Dismissed After Three Years of Inactivity by Plaintiff

Petroleum Corporation Releases Millions of Gallons of Toxins Harming Many in Calcasieu Parish

Canton Woman’s Lawsuit Dismissed For Failure to Disclose Claim In Bankruptcy Proceeding

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