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Beatrice B. McWaters et al. v. Federal Emergency Management Agency, US District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, November 10, 2005 [lawsuit seeking class action status accusing FEMA of wrongfully denying plaintiffs temporary housing and seeking declaratory and injunctive relief for the plaintiffs in the form of trailers or other housing for victims living in shelters as well as increased financial relief for families with more children]. Read the full text of the complaint [PDF]. Reported in JURIST's Paper Chase here.