News from October 2015
Former employee sues businesses, alleging negligence in eye injury
A Florida man is suing his former employer and insurance companies, alleging negligence for injuries sustained on the job.
Fuel business sues Singapore company, alleging lack of payment
A fuel seller is suing a Singapore company, alleging the defendant owes money for vessel fuel.
Energy business sues Eugene Island 309, in disupte involving abandoned oil well
A Houston offshore energy company is suing another energy business, alleging unpaid share of costs and expenses associated with an abandoned oil well.
St. James Parish man sues casino/restaurant owner, alleging ADA violations
A St. James Parish man is suing the Donaldsonville company that owns Lucky Dollar Casino and Chuck Lee’s Chinese Restaurant , allelging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Worker sues Quality Energy, alleging unpaid disability benefits
A Terrebonne Parish man is suing his employer, alleging unpaid disability benefits.
Planned Parenthood in Louisiana claims victory against Medicaid defunding
BATON ROGUE–Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals Secretary Kathy Kliebert abruptly notified Planned Parenthood locations in Louisiana on Aug. 3 that her department was terminating its Medicaid agreement with the clinics.
Diversity Task Force submits recommendations to LSU Law Center
The Diversity Task Force at the Paul M. Hebert Louisiana State University Law Center is working to raise awareness and acceptance for cultural and ethnic diversity in their program.
Louisiana woman sues RV dealer, alleging negligent repairs
A Louisiana woman is suing an RV dealer, alleging defects and negligent repairs to their new vehicle.
Oil business sues energy company, seeks $12 million in decommissioning expenses
A Virginia-based company is suing a Houston energy business, alleging breach of contract regarding decommissioning of oil wells and pipelines.
Developers sue surveying company, alleging negligent land survey
Developers of an affordable housing development in Algiers are suing a Louisiana land surveying company, alleging negligence and breach of contract.
Appeals court backs Louisiana attorney general, bans EPA rule
A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked an EPA ruling the Louisiana attorney general says would have unjustly affected thousands of property owners in the state.
Energy law expert to deliver offshore safety lecture at LSU Center
BATON ROUGE–The LSU Law Center has announced the annual Liskow and Lewis Visiting Professorship in Energy Law Lecture will be delivered by Professor Jacqueline L. Weaver on Nov. 4 in the David W. Robertson Courtroom.
Custom Drywall & Painting sued for breach of contract, poor workmanship
GRETNA – A construction company is suing a subcontractor it claims breached contract.
Gretna couple sues claiming man did not disclose termite damage prior to home’s sale
GRETNA – A Gretna couple is suing a man who sold them a home claiming he failed to disclose severe structural defects prior to the home’s sale.
Brent Coon & Associates client ordered to return $2.2 million BP claim
NEW ORLEANS – The owner of a seafood wholesaler has been ordered by Deepwater Horizon claims chief Patrick Juneau to return a damage claim worth upwards of $2.2 million he received as part of the Deepwater Horizon settlement process on claims he falsely inflated his income and evaded income taxes to receive a larger payout.
NOLA Motorsports Park sued by woman claiming fractured spine in go-kart accident
GRETNA – A local racetrack is being sued by a woman who claims she was injured in a go-kart accident.
Tensions remain high after accord between Appel, LaBruzzo over insulting mailers
METARIE–State Senator Conrad Appel and John LaBruzzo, Appel’s opponent in the upcoming District 9 election, have entered a joint stipulation agreement over the campaign mailings LaBruzzo intended to send voters that slammed Appel’s record.
Battle of the ads: Parish presidential hopefuls agree to play nice
NEW ORLEANS--As the election for Jefferson Parish president nears its deadline, candidates' ads face scrutiny as they attack, debate and examine their opponents.
Honorable James L. Dennis receives honorary degree from LSU Law Center
BATON ROUGE – On Oct. 11, the Louisiana State University Law Center awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctorate of Laws to the Honorable James L. Dennis. Dennis serves as a judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit.
Georgia supplier says Jefferson Parish construction company owes money
A Georgia-based construction supply company is suing a Jefferson Parish construction business, allegiing an outstanding debt owed for products sold on credit.