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Motorcyclist dies in Louisiana crash
On June 12, a motorcycle accident in Metairie left one man dead. According to authorities, the fatal incident took place on Clearview Parkway near Interstate 10. Authorities stated that a 26-year-old man was driving an SUV north on Clearview Parkway when he,...
Louisiana collision kills 1, injures 1
One man died and another was injured in a Louisiana crash on June 8. The car accident occurred when one of the drivers involved crossed into a lane of opposing traffic for unknown reasons. The accident occurred just around 9:30 p.m. in Monroe on Louisiana Highway 549....
How a Louisiana bill may affect lawsuit over 2010 oil spill
In Louisiana, Governor Bobby Jindal is moving forward with legislation that could stop a lawsuit being brought by a New Orleans levee board. There are currently 97 oil and gas companies facing this suit against BP and other companies over the 2010 oil spill in the...
Head-On Crash On Louisiana Highway Kills 5
Louisiana State Police stated that they are awaiting the results of toxicology tests to determine whether alcohol or drugs were a factor in a May 30 accident that claimed the lives of five people. The car accident reportedly took place near Eunice at about 2:30 p.m....
Lousiana House committee votes to stop oil and gas lawsuit
When the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East filed a lawsuit last year against 97 oil and gas companies, they knew it would be met with strong opposition. The lawsuit sought damages from the oil and gas companies for destruction and injury to the...
Louisiana House Approves Bill To End Levee Board Lawsuit
With a vote of 59 to 39, the Louisiana House approved a bill by Sen. Bret Allain that would effectively end the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East lawsuit against 97 oil and gas companies. The bill will now head back to the Senate for a final vote on...
Authority files suit against 97 oil-related companies
According to a recent article, the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East filed a lawsuit against 97 pipeline, oil and gas companies. According to the author, the focus of the suit should be to protect the public from the injury and property damage that...
The next step for Louisiana Senate Bill 667
The Louisiana House Civil Law & Procedure Committee is expected to hear more statements about Senate Bill 553 on Tuesday. Last Thursday, May 15, the committee heard from those some of those who oppose the bill, including Bureau of Governmental Research. The bill...
‘Legacy Lawsuits’ In Louisiana To See Big Change
It's difficult for many who opposed Sen. Robert Adley's bill to learn that it is now headed to Gov. Jindal for his signature. There is little doubt as to that happening, especially when the governor has been such a staunch opponent to lawsuits against the oil and gas...
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