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Natural gas pipeline operator sues over taxes paid under protest
EAST BATON ROUGE – A Delaware-based pipeline operator is suing the State of Louisiana for taxes paid under protest.
Hotel management company seeks damages from Caddo Parish Hilton
A North Carolina-based management company has filed suit against a Shreveport hotel for payments it claims it is owed.
Tulane sues over stadium
Tulane University NEW ORLEANS – Tulane University has filed suit against the City of New Orleans for creating a temporary zoning district that would bar the university from building a new football stadium.
Recovery School District sued by mother of special ed student
Recovery School District logo NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing the Recovery School District for injuries she claims her child received on its property.
Rite Aid sued in slip and fall
Smith NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing a pharmacy for injuries she claims to have received n their premises.
Harahan hospital sued in slip and fall
GRETNA – A St. John the Baptist Parish woman is suing a Harahan hospital for injuries she claims she received on their premises.
CVS Pharmacy sued by woman who allegedly tripped in parking lot
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a national pharmacy chain for injuries she claims to have received in a fall in the parking lot of one of their local locations.
School system sued by woman who tripped over threshold
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a local school system for injuries she claims occurred on one of their properties.
Multiple manufacturers sued after man is allegedly injured when hydraulics fail on dump truck
DONALDSONVILLE – An Ascension Parish man is suing multiple manufacturers for injuries he claims to have incurred in an accident.
Man represents himself in suit against Chrysler for allegedly manufacturing faulty new car
DONALDSONVILLE – An Ascension Parish man is suing a car manufacturer he claims sold him a faulty new car.
Former Secret Service agent accused of stalking colleague at New Orleans law firm
Vallejo GRETNA – A New Orleans attorney who was formerly a Secret Service agent has been accused of stalking a female co-worker.
Amended 'legacy lawsuit' reform bill HB618 receives unanimous vote in Senate
BATON ROUGE – An amended 'legacy lawsuit' bill has passed the Senate unanimously.
Asbestos bankruptcy trust bill dies in Senate committee
Melissa Landry BATON ROUGE – A bill that would have provided more information to Louisiana juries hearing asbestos cases was voted down Tuesday in a Senate committee. k
Special election announced for Supreme Court Chief Justice's seat
NEW ORLEANS – Governor Bobby Jindal has called for a special election to be held to replace retiring Supreme Court Chief Justice Kitty Kimball.
Flea market sued by woman who allegedly fell in crevice in parking lot
DONALDSONVILLE – An Ascension Parish woman is suing a Prairieville flea market claiming she was injured in a fall in its parking lot.
Legacy lawsuit reform compromise passes Senate
BATON ROUGE – A legacy lawsuit compromise reform bill announced last week has passed the Senate.
Asbestos litigation bill to be heard on Tuesday
Behrens A bill that would change the discovery process in asbestos litigation is scheduled to be heard in a state Senate committee tomorrow.
Winn-Dixie sued after mat allegedly slips out from under customer
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a grocery store for injuries she claims occurred on their premises.
Prairieville Wal-Mart sued by patron in slip and fall
DONALDSONVILLE – An Ascension Parish woman is suing a local retailer for injuries she claims occurred on their premises.
Outback Steakhouse sued in slip and fall
DONALDSONVILLE – An Ascension Parish woman is suing a local steak house franchise over injuries she claims to have incurred on their property.