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Couple sues Lumber Liquidators for allegedly dangerous imported wood flooring
NEW ORLEANS – A St. Tammany Parish couple is suing Lumber Liquidators over allegations of excess levels of formaldehyde in wood flooring they purchased from the company.
Lumber Liquidators blamed for allegedly high formaldehyde levels in flooring
BATON ROUGE – Two women have filing a class-action lawsuit against Lumber Liquidators over an alleged scheme to import wood flooring that does not meet U.S. formaldehyde regulation standards.
Man alleges Lumber Liquidators imported wood with dangerous chemical
BATON ROUGE – A man is filing a class-action lawsuit against Lumber Liquidators for an alleged scheme to import wood that does not meet U.S. formaldehyde regulation standards.
Target Construction Inc. sued over allegedly breaching contract
NEW ORLEANS – The United States is suing a Louisiana construction company and Liberty Insurance for the alleged failure to pay Skyline Steel for provisions sold under the Miller Act.
Mother blames Iberia Parish School Board for son's allegedly wrongful arrest
LAFAYETTE-OPELOUSA – A mother and her son are filing a lawsuit against the Iberia Parish School Board and school officials alleging wrongful arrest and defamation of a student.
Men sue Toyota for alleged car defect that caused wreck
NEW ORLEANS – The owner of a Toyota Avalon is suing the car manufacturer for an accelerator defect that allegedly caused an accident.
Woman alleges Richland Parish Public Library racially discriminated against her
MONROE – A former employee of the Richland Parish Public Library is suing over allegations of harassment, discrimination and wrongful termination.
Widow sues financial companies for late husband's retirement benefits
NEW ORLEANS – A widow is demanding retirement benefits from Scottrade and Voya Financial, alleging that her late husband removed her from his retirement plan without her consent.
Man alleges his hip implant is faulty, caused damages
LAFAYETTE – A man is suing Stryker Orthopaedics over allegations that its hip implant system resulted in revision surgery, pain and a concentration of heavy metals in his body.
Hearing-disabled man claims discrimination in interview process
BATON ROUGE – A hearing-disabled man is suing a Baton Rouge business and a Houston business, alleging failure to accommodate his disability during a pre-employment physical evaluation.
Security shift supervisor sues Entergy over unpaid overtime claims
NEW ORLEANS – A supervisor for Entergy Operations Inc. is suing his employer, alleging he did not receive overtime compensation for three years.
Shrimp boat captain alleges he was injured by tug boat
NEW ORLEANS – A shrimp boat captain is suing Highland Marine LLC for alleged negligence, which he claims caused him severe injuries.
Marine transport worker blames vessel owner for hand injury
NEW ORLEANS – A former crew member aboard the Mr. Hampton is suing its owner, alleging that negligence led to a serious hand injury.
Assistant managers claim they were not paid overtime compensation
BATON ROUGE – Assistant managers of a major fast food chain are collectively suing for claims of unpaid overtime compensation, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated.
Blue Marlin Services of Acadiana sues insurance provider over alleged policy breach
LAFAYETTE – A Louisiana company is suing its foreign insurance provider, alleging overcharges in its insurance policies during the past two years.
Former KFC employee alleges unpaid overtime compensation
BATON ROUGE – An assistant manager of a Baton Rouge KFC is collectively suing a franchisee over allegations of unpaid overtime on behalf of herself and all class members.
Woman alleges gender discrimination against convenience store chain
ALEXANDRIA – A former director of operations for Leebo’s Stores Inc. is suing the company over allegations of gender discrimination resulting in inequality of pay.
Number of misconduct allegations against Louisiana lawyers are on the rise
BATON ROUGE—The numbers are in, and formal allegations of misconduct against Louisiana lawyers in 2015 reached a 10-year high.
Abita Springs loses battle to revoke fracking permit from Helis Oil & Gas Company
NEW ORLEANS — A federal judge recently upheld the controversial fracking permit that grants exploratory oil and gas drilling in the wetlands near Abita Springs in the St. Tammany Parish.
State opposes federal lawsuit that alleges mentally incompetent inmates need better care
BATON ROUGE — A Louisiana federal lawsuit that claims mentally ill inmates are receiving slow and inadequate treatment is facing opposition from the state Department of Health and Hospitals.