News from October 2015
Shreveport attorney scolded by judge for lawsuit
Shreveport attorney John Settle Jr. has come under fire after a recent ruling by ad hoc Judge Edward Bleich and is accused of using the court system for political and publicity means.
Hurricane Katrina symposium scheduled at Southern University Law Center
“The most important thing to remember is that when governmental agencies fail the community, those agencies are not immune from judicial review,” Guillory told the Record.
Ford Motor sues man for allegedly defaulting on $11.8K loan
GRETNA – The finance arm of an international car dealer is suing a customer they claim defaulted on a loan he took out for a new car.
Widow sues insurance broker, claims $1 million life insurance policy lapsed due to negligence
GRETNA – An insurance broker is being sued by a widow who claims her husband was not properly notified when it was time to renew his policy which lapsed before his death.
BP oil spill settlement to reimburse millions Louisiana paid to politically connected law firms
NEW ORLEANS – BP will pick up at least some of the legal bills the state of Louisiana incurred as part of a five-state settlement for the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, according to recent court order.
ENSCO employee seeking pay for alleged work-related injury
ENSCO's chief mechanic is seeking a damage award for injuries he allegedly suffered while working aboard one of the company's off-shore drilling vessels.
Offshore Drilling Company Goes After Insurance Companies
Local offshore drilling company wants insurers held financially responsible for employee's work-related injuries.
Ex-worker sues Baumer Foods, alleging unlawful termination
A Springfield man is suing a Metairie condiments producer, alleging wrongful termination after losing his job.
Bridgestone sues competitor, alleging trademark infringement
Bridgestone Brands is suing a tire business competitor, alleging trademark infringement.
Jefferson Parish couple sues Covidien, alleging defective catheter
A Jefferson Parish couple is suing a medical supply company, alleging negligence for damage sustained by the husband from a defective catheter.
Louisiana woman sues General Motors, alleging failure to repair vehicle
A Louisiana woman is suing General Motors and a Baton Rogue car dealership, alleging failure to repair several severe defects to her warrantied Chevrolet Tahoe.
Jackson Parish woman sues Rollins, Orkin, alleging sexual harassment
A Jefferson Parish woman is suing her former employer, alleing sexual harassment in the workplace.
Insurance company sued for allegedly wrongfully denying benefits to disabled woman
A Rapides Parish woman is taking an international life insurance company to court alleging they wrongfully denied her health benefits.
Furniture retailer of conspiracy in lawsuit
Orleans Parish resident claims local furniture retailer employees illegally searched, and seized property from his home.
Parking Enforcement Agent Faces Altercation with Two Cops
In Orleans Parish- A parking enforcement agent says he was beaten and arrested by two cops, and their party, after booting their vehicles.
Worker sues Bridge City Center for Youth, alleging wrongful firing
A Jefferson woman injured on the job is suing her employer, alleging she fired when she told her boss her injuries required surgery.
Disabled woman sues LINA, alleging termination of coverage
A disabled Marrero woman is suing her insurance company, alleging it terminated her coverage and suggested she get a new job.
Employees sue Epic Diving & Marine, alleging racial discrimination
Two former employees are suing a Belle Chase company, alleging they were were racially discriminated against, then fired for complaining about it.
Apartment complex sued by mother over child’s death
NEW ORLEANS – An apartment complex is being sued by a woman who claims her child died due to being electrocuted by exposed wiring.
Louisiana man has filed suit after injuring hand while using table saw
NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana resident, Robert Aldana, has brought suit against an Orleans Parish man alleging negligence after he was injured while working for the defendant.