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Lawsuit: Jefferson Department of Juvenile Services discriminates against Black employees
NEW ORLEANS - Jefferson Parish and the Department of Juvenile Services have been brought to New Orleans federal court for alleged civil rights violations.
Woman falls in New Orleans post office, files lawsuit
The United States Postal Service was called to the Eastern Louisiana District Court by an Orleans Parish woman who was injured while checking her mail.
Property owners say Terrebonne wetlands pipelines, canals and right-of-ways fall further into disrepair
NEW ORLEANS - A February petition in the Terrebonne Parish District Court requests two pipeline companies stop neglecting their pipelines and canals in Terrebonne Parish.
Lawsuit: Nicholls University bullied professor suffering from irritable bowel syndrome
NEW ORLEANS - The University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors faces allegations of disability discrimination and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) violation at Nicholls University.
Federal lawsuit over excessive force allegations filed against Crowley police
The City of Crowley and two police officers are the defendants in a complaint for damages filed on April 3 in the Western Louisiana District Court by a victim of excessive police force.
Lafayette Parish man wants payback from U.S. after he's injured unloading cargo at Navy base
A Layafette Parish man sued the United States through the Department of the Army and the Defense Logistics Agency after he was allegedly injured delivering helicopter propellers to the Corpus Christi Naval Air Station in Texas.
Disagreement over non-compete agreement leads to civil action in federal court
NEW ORLEANS - Sunbelt Rentals Inc. was sued in New Orleans federal court by a Tangipahoa Parish man who says that the company's non-compete agreements are too vague and unenforceable, according to documents filed on March 23.
St. John the Baptist Parish Library accused of discriminating employees by race in new lawsuit
A lawsuit filed against the St. John the Baptist Parish Library Board of Control includes accusations of discrimination and unlawful retaliation, according to documents filed on March 25 in the St. John the Baptist Parish District Court.
Jefferson Parish rail yard collision brings lawsuit against Illinois Central Railroad Company
The Illinois Central Railroad Company is charged with negligence resulting in injuries in the Eastern Louisiana District Court.
Law firm harassed and discriminated against female attorney for being pregnant, lawsuit says
A former Milling, Benson, Woodward LLP attorney sued the law firm in the Orleans Parish District court for allegedly discriminating against her for choosing to have children.
Westwego Police Department, Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Department under fire in excessive force lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS - Numerous law enforcement officers face civil charges in New Orleans federal court following allegations of excessive force and other constitutional rights violations.
City of Westwego accused of lying to older employee to replace her with a younger one in new lawsuit
The City of Westwego was sued in the Eastern Louisiana District Court by a woman who accuses the city of age discrimination.
St. Joseph of Harahan fires pregnant employee twice, according to lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS - The St. Joseph of Harahan assisted living facility is accused of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in a March 17 lawsuit filed with the Eastern Louisiana District Court.
Mentally ill man left to die in back of Shreveport police car, lawsuit says
The City of Shreveport is one of many defendants named in a lawsuit alleging excessive force and other charges.
Shreveport woman seeks damages after explosive encounter with pressure cooker
A Shreveport woman is seeking compensation alleging she was seriously injured by a Ninja Foodie pressure cooker that suddenly blew its top and exploded scalding-hot food all over her.
Multiple officers from Tangipahoa Parish and Louisiana State Police named in police brutality lawsuit
Allegations of police brutality surfaced in a lawsuit filed on March 12 in the Middle Louisiana District Court against 12 law enforcement officers.
Shipping giant accused of transporting property stolen by Cuban government from its citizens
A lengthy lawsuit was filed in the Eastern Louisiana District Court seeking damages under the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity Act of 1996 (LIBERTAD) by multiple plaintiffs.
Jackson Parish Police Jury accused of sexual harassment and providing hostile work environment
The Jackson Parish Police Jury faces allegations in the Western Louisiana District Court for allowing alleged sexual harassment and fostering a gender-based hostile work environment, according to documents filed on March 8.
St. James Parish arborist claims injuries after man-lift suddenly capsizes
A St. James Parish man sued UP Equip, Inc., and man-lift manufacturer EasyLift SRL after he was injured using a lift, according to documents filed on March 5 in the Eastern Louisiana District Court.
Boutte Walmart accused of detaining woman on unfounded suspicion of shoplifting
A lawsuit filed in St. Charles District Court accuses store personnel at a Boutte Walmart of unlawful detainment and search.