Consumer Law
Judge Freezes Funds from Land Trust that Benefits New Orleans
A state judge has frozen the ability of New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell to hand out money from a land trust while the City Council and mayor fight for control of money.
The Times-Picayune ‘ The New Orleans Advocate reports the ruling by Orleans Parish Civil District Judge Kern Reese came after the council asked the judge to halt Cantrell’s ability to give out money.
Reese also blocked money from flowing to the trust’s other traditional beneficiaries. The judge said he would decide after a Wednesday hearing if he will keep the freeze in place until the lawsuit is resolved.
