News from October 2016
Cameron Parish resident accuses Bechtel Corporation Inc. of wrongful termination
A pipefitter is suing Bechtel Corporation Inc., a construction company, citing alleged retaliation and wrongful termination.
Seaman accuses Crosby Tugs LLC of failure to provide medical assistance
A seaman is suing Crosby Tugs LLC, a vessel operator, citing alleged failure to provide medical assistance.
Home Depot sued for alleged age discrimination
Baton Rouge resident accuses Home Depot U.S.A. of age discrimination.
Lady of the Sea General Hospital sued over unfair termination
A medical staff coordinator is suing Lafourche Parish Hospital Service District No. 1, d/b/a Lady of the Sea General Hospital and Bennie Smith, employer and supervisor, citing alleged unlawful employment practices.
Federal lawsuit in wrongful conviction case advances
SHREVEPORT — Despite a recent state decision denying a hearing for a compensation case of a wrongfully convicted man, two federal lawsuits filed by the man's estate are forging ahead.
Court dismisses wrongful death lawsuit against LMPD officer who shot a man eight times
LOUISVILLE — United States District Court Judge Charles Simpson III recently dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit filed against a Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) officer who allegedly fatally shot a 28-year-old man in 2014.
Construction business alleges oil platform owners owe more than $900,000
LAFAYETTE — A Louisiana construction service provider is suing an oil platform owner, alleging it owes more than $900,000.
Louisiana consumer accuses financial business of misleading representation
BATON ROUGE — A Louisiana man is suing a financial business, alleging an inaccurate and misleading credit report.
Pipeline company seeks damages, alleging breach of contract
&&&GRETNA – A pipeline company is seeking damages for breach of contract.
Louisiana state leaders bash governor for pay-to-play scheme
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Republican Party last month accused Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards of cronyism and a pay-to-play scheme involving lawyer T. Taylor Townsend.
Lafayette Parish School Board shows support for Louisiana Oil and Gas Association
LAFAYETTE -- The Lafayette Parish School Board recently passed a resolution declaring its opposition to Gov. John Bel Edwards’ demands for more lawsuits.
A property owner claims that their insurance provider breached contract
A property owner is seeking damages, claiming that they were not properly reimbursed for damages.
A man is suing Walgreens following a slip and fall
A man claims that he was caused to slip and fall in a Walgreens.
A community college is seeking more than $2,700 for an open account
A community college claims that a student failed to pay.
A family is seeking damages, claiming that a pipe burst in their home and leaked sewage
A family is seeking damages following the bursting of a sewage pipe in their home.
A woman claims that she was caused to fall down steps at her job
A woman claims that she fell down the steps at her work.
A man claims that a negligence driver collided with his car
A man is seeking damages for a vehicle collision that occurred in April.
A man is seeking damages, claiming that a loose headboard caused a head injury
A man claims that a headboard caused a head injury, sues Choice Hotels International.
A community college seeks unpaid tuition from student
A community college claims that a student failed to pay for attending.
A doctor claims that a law firm failed to pay for services rendered
A doctor is seeking damages, claiming that a law firm failed to pay for services rendered.