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What's On Tap alleged to have barriers that restrict access to disabled patrons
ALEXANDRIA – A Caddo Parish man alleges a Shreve City Shopping Center restaurant is not compliant with accessibility regulations for the disabled.
Amtrak passenger alleges he was injured in incident between train, tractor-trailer
NEW ORLEANS – A passenger alleges he was injured in a collision between a train and tractor-trailer while traveling from Chicago to New Orleans.
Blackwater Diving employee alleges he was injured on the job
NEW ORLEANS – A commercial diver alleges he was injured on the job because of his employer's negligence.
Federated Rural Electric Insurance Exchange seeks declaratory relief in insurance dispute
NEW ORLEANS – An insurer is seeking declaratory relief from the court in a dispute over a claim for underinsured motorist coverage filed by a St. Tammany Parish family.
Deck hand blames knee injury on unsafe condition of Seatran Marine's vessel
ALEXANDRIA – A deck hand alleges a New Iberia company's unseaworthy vessel caused him injures while on the job.
Assumption Parish man alleges he was wrongfully arrested
BATON ROUGE – An Assumption Parish man alleges he was illegally arrested after filing a public records request to the parish sheriff's office.
Man alleges he was subjected to hostile work environment at Burger King
SHREVEPORT – A visually impaired man alleges he was forced to quit his job at a fast food restaurant because of a hostile work environment.
Man files suit for $550,000 over alleged injures from Keurig coffeemaker
ALEXANDRIA – A man alleges a coffeemaker malfunctioned and injured him.
Consumers claim Lumber Liquidators flooring's emission of chemical caused health issues
NEW ORLEANS – Three consumers allege flooring they installed in their homes caused health problems because the flooring emitted excessive levels of formaldehyde.
Deaf man alleges state did not provide interpreter during incarceration
NEW ORLEANS – A deaf Marrero man and his father are alleging discrimination after they were not provided an interpreter during legal proceedings and other matters.
Baton Rouge pet owners allege city, parish's treatment of dog violated constitutional rights
BATON ROUGE – Two Baton Rouge pet owners have filed a suit against the city and parish over the treatment of their dog after an alleged bite incident.
Van owner alleges Chrysler vehicle contained defects, seeks rescission of the sale
NEW ORLEANS – A consumer is seeking the rescission of a sale of a van over allegations the vehicle contained defects.
Cigna & Life Insurance Co. of North America accused of wrongfully terminating benefits
NEW ORLEANS – A St. Charles Parish woman alleges her disability benefits were wrongfully terminated.
Seaman alleges knee injury caused by unseaworthy vessel
NEW ORLEANS – A Terrebonne Parish man claims he injured his knee while working because of the unsafe conditions on the ship.
Man files class action over claims he was not paid for flooding restoration work
BATON ROUGE – A laborer hired to perform disaster restoration work after the August floods in the state alleges he was not paid and has filed a class-action suit.
Seaman alleges Enterprise Marine Services did not provide a safe working environment
NEW ORLEANS – A Terrebonne Parish man claims he injured his knee, hand and thumb while on the job and has filed suit for damages.
Daiquiri Island Sports Bar & Grill accused of unlawfully broadcasting boxing match
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans establishment is accused of broadcasting sports event without authorization to do so.
Equipment operator blames crew boat, platform owners for fall into Gulf
LAFAYETTE – A Schlumberger employee alleges he was caused to fall into the Gulf of Mexico during a transfer from a boat to a platform.
Cargill International SA says oil tanker owner breached contract
NEW ORLEANS — Swiss corporation Cargill is suing the Marshall Islands-based owner of an oil tanker, alleging breach of warranty.
Business First Bancshares Inc. alleges commercial guaranties were not paid
NEW ORLEANS – An East Baton Rouge Parish bank alleges a South Dakota man and a South Carolina man did not pay a commercial guaranty.