News from May 2016
Gretna woman seeks damages following car accident with Gretna employee
GRETNA – A Gretna woman is seeking damages following a car accident claiming that it was due to negligence of a city employee.
Man claims he tripped and was injured on a pallet at Home Depot
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is seeking damages after he was allegedly caused injury while inside a Home Depot.
Jefferson Parish woman claims her brother took her portion of a life insurance policy
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is seeking damages following an incident in which she claims that her brother committed fraud when he allegedly transferred her portion of a life insurance policy to himself.
ANS LLC claims LL5 Enterprises didn't perform work per contract agreement
GRETNA – A Gretna partnership is seeking damages claiming that contractors failed to complete the work that they were paid to and failed to fulfill contract terms.
Woman claims driver's negligence caused accident
GRETNA – A woman is seeking damages following an automobile accident in which she claims that another driver's negligence resulted in her own accident.
Man alleges Delta Airlines employee injured him intentionally
GRETNA – An Orleans Parish man is seeking damages, claiming that a Delta Airlines employee intentionally caused him injury.
Woman alleges Ochsner Hospital failed to properly treat leg
GRETNA – A St. Tammany Parish woman is seeking damages following an incident in which a hospital allegedly failed to correct her injured leg.
Jefferson Parish man seeks damages, claming that he was injured in an accident that was caused by another driver's negligence
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is seeking damages, claiming that he was injured in a car accident because of another's negligence.
Disturbing 4th District Court legal battle between judges continues
MONROE – A lengthening series of lawsuits that pits 4th Judicial District Court judges, attorneys and other legal professionals against one another raises serious questions regarding the credibility and legitimacy of the justice system in Ouachita and Morehouse Parish, as well as the ability of the court and legal community to fulfill its public obligations and responsibilities.
Spirit of St. Ignatius bestowed on Loyola-New Orleans’ Locascio
NEW ORLEANS – Kaitlin L. Locascio didn’t seem any different
than any of the other 90 students taking Isabel Medina’s constitutional law
class at Loyola University's Law School in New Orleans.
Petroleum services company alleges Texas corporation owes $156,000
LAFAYETTE — A Louisiana petroleum services company is suing a Texas corporation, alleging failure to pay more than $156,000 for purchased products.
Loyola-New Orleans’ international law program ranked a ‘best value’
NEW ORLEANS -- The Loyola University New Orleans College of Law was recently recognized for its international master of laws program, which was named one of the “best values” in the country in the recent edition of The International Jurist.
Jefferson Parish alleges negligent driving damaged parish-owned vehicle
GRETNA – Jefferson Parish is suing a woman, alleging that negligence and lack of skill resulted in a car accident with a parish-owned vehicle and employee.
Jefferson Parish mother files suit after daughter allegedly injured in accident
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish mother is seeking damages after she alleges her daughter was injured in an auto accident.
Court orders former assistant to Saints' owner to arbitration overseen by NFL commissioner
NEW ORLEANS—A U.S. District Court judge recently ruled that Rodney Henry, former assistant to New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson, must submit to arbitration overseen by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.
Consumer accuses pharmaceutical firms of manufacturing defective drug
NEW ORLEANS — A Florida man is suing a group of pharmaceutical firms, alleging negligence in the manufacturing and sale of the drug Xarelto.
Former student accuses college teacher of sexual harassment
NEW ORLEANS — A former student is suing Southeastern Louisiana University, alleging a teacher was guilty of sexual harassment.
Field technician blames offshore drilling companies for injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A service field technician is suing offshore drilling companies, alleging their negligence caused him to be injured.
Florida corporation alleges shipping companies owe $154,000
NEW ORLEANS — A Florida corporation is suing two shipping companies, alleging failure to return a deposit of more than $154,000 for an undelivered cargo of molasses.
The Gillis Long Poverty Center has public assistance in its DNA
NEW ORLEANS – Former Louisiana Congressman Gillis William Long, who served the state for 12 years starting in 1973, was always well known for his interest in helping the poor.