Judge

Judge Ivan Lemelle

Federal civil cases assigned to Judge Ivan Lemelle.

Judge Ivan Lemelle has 147 federal civil cases in this index, filed between 1994 and 2026, most often Civil Rights and Contract matters. The most common causes of action are Breach of Contract, Employment Discrimination, and Americans with Disabilities Act.

Appointment & Background

Appointed by: President William Clinton
Confirmed: 04/03/1998
Status: Active
Born: 1950 · Opelousas, LA

Judicial record from the Federal Judicial Center biographical directory, via CourtListener.

147

Lawsuits

Open

140

Terminated

1994–2026

Span

Cases by State

Open Cases Over Time

1994peak 18 open2026

Case Types Over Time

19942026

Civil RightsContractProduct LiabilityPersonal Property / FraudLabor

Filings by Year

19942026

Case Types

Civil Rights39

Contract37

Product Liability17

Personal Property / Fraud13

Labor13

RICO / Consumer / Other Statutes7

Where Filed

District Court, E.D. Louisiana147

147 Cases — Newest First

Ford v. Flora Coffee Shop and Gallery

Civil Rights Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:18-cv-05690Filed 06/06/2018
Ford v. Mike's Food Store

Civil Rights Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:18-cv-05041Filed 05/17/2018
Ford v. Hi Ho Lounge

Civil Rights Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:18-cv-05029Filed 05/17/2018
Residents of Gordon Plaza, Inc v. Cantrell

Federal Tax / Statutory Actions Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:18-cv-04226Filed 04/25/2018
Psara Energy, Ltd v. Space Shipping, Ltd

Contract Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:18-cv-04111Filed 04/20/2018
Malet-Jowett v. Fulfillment Lab, Inc

Federal Tax / Statutory Actions Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:18-cv-00064Filed 01/02/2018
Marriott International, Inc v. Danna

Federal Tax / Statutory Actions Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:17-cv-10590Filed 10/12/2017
Esquire Deposition Solutions LLC v. Louisiana Court Reporters Association

Antitrust Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:17-cv-09877Filed 09/29/2017
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Gulf Logistics Operating, Inc

Civil Rights Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:17-cv-09362Filed 09/20/2017
Willis v. First Emanuel Homes of New Orleans

Civil Rights Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:17-cv-06199Filed 06/27/2017
Smith v. Liberty Life Assurance Company of Boston

Labor Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:17-cv-05990Filed 06/21/2017
Macmurdo v. Principal Life Insurance Company

Labor Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:17-cv-02916Filed 04/05/2017
Williams v. Aetna Life Insurance Company

Labor Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:17-cv-02615Filed 03/28/2017
Price v. United States Government

Civil Rights Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:16-cv-17910Filed 12/30/2016
Malin v. Orleans Parish Communications District

Civil Rights Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:16-cv-16465Filed 11/18/2016
Williams v. Department of Children and Family Services State of Louisiana

Federal Tax / Statutory Actions Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:16-cv-15866Filed 10/25/2016
Alfortish v. GreenSky, LLC

RICO / Consumer / Other Statutes Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:16-cv-15084Filed 09/30/2016
Williams v. Rust Engineering & Construction, Inc

Product Liability Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:16-cv-13136Filed 07/22/2016
Bech v. Heidelberg's Inc

Civil Rights Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:16-cv-12784Filed 07/14/2016
Saunders-Lee v. Medtronic, Inc

Product Liability Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:16-cv-03284Filed 04/18/2016
Fultz v. Montavicz, L.L.C

Civil Rights Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:16-cv-02394Filed 03/22/2016
Amir El v. Wimsatt

Real Property Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:16-cv-02327Filed 03/17/2016
Masson v. Pioneer Credit Recovery, Inc

RICO / Consumer / Other Statutes Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:16-cv-01887Filed 03/04/2016
Ing Bank N.V v. Bulk Finland M/V

Contract Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:15-cv-05975Filed 11/17/2015
Mark v. Covington Development, L.L.C

Civil Rights Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:15-cv-05890Filed 11/13/2015
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Complete Maintenance, Inc

Civil Rights Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:15-cv-04446Filed 09/16/2015
Texas Brine Company, LLC v. Dow Chemical Company

Other Civil Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:15-cv-03324Filed 08/06/2015
International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local 53 v. Quality Thermal Insulation, Inc

Labor Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:15-cv-02638Filed 07/16/2015
Smith v. Gusman

Civil Rights Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:15-cv-02328Filed 06/26/2015
Valderrama v. Journeyman Construction, Inc

Other Civil Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:15-cv-01750Filed 05/22/2015
Natures Way Marine, LLC v. National Union Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh, PA

Contract Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:15-cv-01743Filed 05/22/2015
Hobson v. Abe Development LLC

Civil Rights Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:15-cv-01480Filed 05/04/2015
Thomas v. Home Depot

Civil Rights Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:15-cv-01256Filed 04/21/2015
Texas Brine Company, LLC v. Dow Chemical Company

Other Civil Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:15-cv-01102Filed 04/07/2015
Coleman v. Central Portfolio Control, Inc

RICO / Consumer / Other Statutes Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:15-cv-00426Filed 02/10/2015
Smith v. Manhattan Management Company, LLC

Labor Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:14-cv-02623Filed 11/17/2014
Seguin v. Remington Arms Company, LLC

Product Liability Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:14-cv-02442Filed 10/24/2014
Williams v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company

Contract Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:14-cv-02420Filed 10/22/2014
Cousin v. St. Tammany Parish Jail

Civil Rights Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:14-cv-01514Filed 06/30/2014
Dln Holdings, LLC v. Jefferson and Lee Appraisals, Inc

Personal Property / Fraud Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:14-cv-00014Filed 01/03/2014
Jefferson Parish v. Anadarko E&P Onshore, LLC

Real Property Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:13-cv-06701Filed 12/18/2013
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc v. Lorio

Federal Tax / Statutory Actions Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:13-cv-06658Filed 12/13/2013
Schlesinger v. C & A Management, LLC

Civil Rights Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:13-cv-06249Filed 10/24/2013
Total Safety U.S., Inc v. Rowland

Contract Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:13-cv-06109Filed 10/10/2013
Dauphine v. Ford Motor Company

Contract Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:13-cv-00295Filed 02/19/2013
Osprey Underwriting Agency, Ltd v. Natures Way Commander M/V

Personal Property / Fraud Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:13-cv-00211Filed 02/04/2013
Dies v. Cox Enterprises, Inc

Contract Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:13-cv-00027Filed 01/07/2013
Reed v. Jefferson Parish School Board

Civil Rights Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:12-cv-02758Filed 11/14/2012
Shaffer, III v. Stolthaven New Orleans, LLC

Personal Property / Fraud Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:12-cv-02543Filed 10/18/2012
Simpson v. Ethicon, Inc

Product Liability Terminated District Court, E.D. LouisianaNo. 2:12-cv-00880Filed 04/04/2012

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