News from November 2015
Labor group alleges payments not made to union funds
A Metairie labor union is suing a plumbing business and its owners, alleging funds were not deposited in benefit accounts, per the collective bargaining agreement.
Insurance company claims policy does not cover client
An insurance company is suing claiming that it has no obligation to cover one of their clients in the face of a lawsuit
Orleans Parish woman alleges defective pelvic mesh products caused permanent harm
A woman from Orleans Parish is alleging harm to body and mind as a result of implanted devices designed to treat stress urinary incontinence (SUI) and pelvic organ prolapse (POP).
Pro-industry groups applaud Plaquemines Parish's decision to kill lawsuit
PLAQUEMINES PARISH — The executive directors of two pro-industry groups, the Grow Louisiana Commission (GLAC) and the Louisiana Oil & Gas Association (LOGA), celebrated the Plaquemines Parish Council’s 5-to-1 vote on Thursday to kill a lawsuit against 86 oil and gas companies.
Car buyer alleges Volkswagen committed fraud
A New Orleans car buyer is suing Volkswagen, alleging it falsified environmental claims.
Boh Bros. Construction Co. sues to collect $511,019 for work effort
A New Orleans-based construction company is suing a another company over payment allegedly owed in the construction of a concrete component of a waste water drainage system in St. James Parish.
Mother alleges New Orleans police used unnecessary force against daughter
An Orleans Parish woman, on behalf of her minor child, is suing the city of New Orleans, city police and city officials, alleging police brutality.
Amtrak employee sues company, State Farm over injury claims after train/tractor-trailer crash
A Jefferson Parish man is suing his employer, a transportation company and an insurance company after he was allegedly injured in a crash between an Amtrak train and a tractor-trailer near Tchula, Mississippi.
Utility Constructors Inc. wants out of deal with Plaquemines Parish-based woman over a plantation development
A construction company based in Mississippi is looking to get out of an agreement with a Plaquemines Parish-based woman and her executor over the development of a plantation.
Worker alleges Greif Inc. guility of workplace discrimination
A St. John the Baptist Parish woman is suing a Parish of East Baton Rogue business, alleging unfair treatment in the workplace led to her termination.
LABI endorses Vitter, 'concerned' over Edwards’ trial lawyer ties
BATON ROUGE — All four branches of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI) lobbying group formally endorsed U.S. Sen. David Vitter (R-LA) in the state’s tight gubernatorial race on Wednesday.
Louisiana companies allege Broadway Insurance has not provided coverage
The owners of two Louisiana companies are suring an insurance agency, alleging lack of coverage.
Louisiana laborers sue Texas-based Coryell County Tradesmen for alleged unpaid overtime
Some Louisiana-based laborers, including a painter, cleaner and sheet rocker, are suing a Texas-based company claiming that they were not paid one-and-a-half times their regular rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours a work week.
T&B Construction and Electrical Services Inc. sued over alleged non-payment of bills
A Delaware company is suing a Harvey business claiming that it hasn't been paid for work completed on a joint project.
Lawsuit seeks to discover if patent infringement exists between parties
A Chalmette company is suing an Alabama business and two individuals to obtain a determination that the plaintiff is not infringing on a patent.
Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch executive director blasts John Bel Edwards
BATON ROUGE – Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch (LLAW) Executive Director Melissa Landry recently criticized gubernatorial candidate John Bel Edwards for “aggressively” opposing legal reform.
Orleans Parish man blames Black & Decker after table saw accident severs fingers
An Orleans Parish man is suing Black & Decker, alleging negligence for an injury incurred while using a table saw.
Amtrak chef sues his employer for injuries allegedly suffered during tractor-trailer/train crash
A Pearl River County man is suing his employer after injuries allegedly sustained in a train accident with a tractor-trailer near Independence.
Blackwater Diving LLC sues employee over injury claim
A diving company is suing an employee over claims of concealing a pre-existing medical condition
Frankin woman allegedly suffers damage from IUD, sues manufacturer
A Franklin woman is suing a pharmaceutical company over alleged personal injury caused by one of their products.