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Patient accuses health care providers of unprofessional conduct
NEW ORLEANS — A St. Tammany Parish woman is suing health care providers, alleging negligence in failing to supervise employees.
Louisiana woman accuses U.S. of erroneous tax assessment
NEW ORLEANS — A Jefferson Parish woman is suing the United States, alleging an erroneous tax assessment.
Motorist, passengers blame truck driver for causing crash
NEW ORLEANS — Four Mexican residents are suing a Kansas truck driver, his company and his insurers, alleging negligence caused a vehicle crash that injured the plaintiffs.
Bossier Parish woman accuses former employers of sexual harassment
SHREVEPORT — A Bossier Parish woman is suing her former employers, alleging sexual harassment.
U.S. alleges construction company owes nearly $261,000
SHREVEPORT — The United States, on behalf of a contractor, is suing another contractor and payment surety, alleging the defendant owes nearly $261,000.
Energy producer alleges Oklahoma corporation owes more than $1.3 million
Oil and gas producer sues Chesapeake Louisiana LPSHREVEPORT — Oil and gas producer is suing Chesapeake Louisiana LP, a publicly traded corporation, citing alleged breach of contract.Martin Producing LLC filed a complaint on July 28, in the U.S.
Louisiana couple accuses conveyor installer of negligence
SHREVEPORT — A Louisiana couple is suing a conveyor installer and insurer, alleging professional negligence caused the husband to suffer injuries.
Crewmember alleges vessel operator's negligence caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana man is suing the operators of a ship, alleging their negligence caused the plaintiff to suffer injuries.
Employee accuses coffeehouse owners of unlawful termination
NEW ORLEANS — A Jefferson Parish woman is suing the owners of Louisiana coffee business, alleging she was fired because she became pregnant.
Bossier City woman accues former employer of gender discrimination
SHREVEPORT — A Louisiana woman is suing a Colorado company, alleging gender discrimination involving her pregnancy.
Black male accuses Exxon Mobil plant of racial discrimination
BATON ROUGE — An African-American Louisiana man is suing Exxon Mobil, alleging racial discrimination.
Motorist accuses driver, tractor trailer owner of negligence
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana woman is suing Travelers Insurance and others, alleging negligence caused a tractor trailer to hit her car and cause injuries to the plaintiff.
Barge operator alleges contractor owes $275,000
NEW ORLEANS — A Houma barge operator is suing a Belle Chasse contractor, alleging the defendant owes more than $275,000.
Female worker accuses former employer of discrimination
NEW ORLEANS — A Jefferson Parish woman is suing Edward D. Jones, alleging discrimination, defamation and invasion of privacy.
Disabled employee accuses plan administrator of denying benefits
NEW ORLEANS — A disabled Lake Charles woman is suing an insurance company, alleging violation of workers compensation acts.
Black woman accuses Louisiana of racial discrimination
SHREVEPORT — An African-American woman is suing Louisiana and other state departments, alleging racial discrimination.
Louisiana consumer accuses debt collector of deceptive practices
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana woman is suing a law firm, alleging deceptive collection practices.
Equipment finance company accuses leasee, guarantors of breach of contract
LAFAYETTE — A Pennsylvania equipment financing company is suing a Texas leasee and guarantors, alleging they owe more than $546,000 for breach of contract.
Diver alleges pipeline operator caused his injuries in ship fire
NEW ORLEANS — A commercial diver is suing a support vessel and pipeline operators, alleging their negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Two operators are suing former employer for alleged unpaid wages
Two operators accuse Magnolia Torque & Testing, Inc. of unpaid wagesLAFAYETTE — Two operators have filed a class-action lawsuit against Magnolia Torque & Testing, Inc. , a former employer, citing alleged violation of workers compensation acts.Simon Joseph Dubois and Joseph Conwell filed a complaint on behalf of all others similarly situated on July 27, in the U.S.