Banks v. City of New Orleans

ORDER AND REASONS

IVAN L.R. LEMELLE, District Judge.

Before the Court is Defendant United States of America’s Motion for Summary Judgment 1 (Rec. Doc. 58). The motion is opposed. (Rec. Doc. 69). After review of the pleadings and applicable law, and for the reasons that follow,

IT IS ORDERED that Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. The motion is GRANTED with respect to Plaintiffs’ Constitutional due-process and takings claims against Defendant United States and DENIED in all other respects.

BACKGROUND

In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the New Orleans…