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Houma residents accused Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office of unlawful search and seizure
NEW ORLEANS – Two Houma residents allege their home was unlawfully searched.
Lincoln National Life, and Jefferson Pilot Financial accused of wrongfully terminating benefits
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish man alleges his disability benefits were wrongfully terminated.
LDPSC alleged to have not provided interpreters to hearing-impaired men
BATON ROUGE – Three hearing-impaired men have filed a class-action lawsuit over allegations that they were never provided auxiliary aids and services by the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections.
Seaman alleges hand was crushed because of unsafe working environment
LAFAYETTE – A fisherman alleges his hand was crushed while working.
Woman alleges she was injured by Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Office deputies
ALEXANDRIA – A Morehouse Parish woman alleges she was injured and cause several emotional distress by members of the Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Office.
Laborer alleges he was trafficked, subjected to unsafe working environments
NEW ORLEANS – A laborer alleges he was recruited from Honduras to be a welder in the state and was trafficked to other employers.
Room attendant alleges C.R. Contractors, SGS did not pay overtime wages
NEW ORLEANS – A hotel room attendant has filed a class-action lawsuit against two Metairie employers over allegations of unpaid overtime.
City of Gonzales employee alleges he was terminated in retaliation for disability
BATON ROUGE – A waste water plant operator alleges he was terminated in retaliation because of a disability.
C-Dive LLC employee alleges he was injured after explosion on vessel
NEW ORLEANS – A man alleges he was injured while working on a vessel after an explosion.
Brand Energy Solutions alleges former employee left to work for competitor, breached contract
NEW ORLEANS – A Loranger man is accused of violating his contract with his former employer.
Driver files suit over alleged injures in tractor-trailer accident on I-12
NEW ORLEANS – A tractor-trailer operator is suing another driver for alleged damages after an accident on Interstate 12 in St. Tammany Parish.
GLF Construction Corp. alleges it is owed $5 million
NEW ORLEANS – A Florida subcontractor alleges it was damaged because an access road was not timely or properly designed in order for it to complete its work and is owed $5 million.
Man alleges seat broke off of Craftsman mower while in use, caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A Tangipahoa Parish couple allege the husband was injured when the seat of his lawn mower broke while the mower was in use.
Woman claims Fidelis terminated her after taking leave for illness
NEW ORLEANS – A woman formerly employed as a house manager for a Mandeville residential care facility alleges she was not reasonably accommodated after returning to work from an illness.
Woman alleges Slidell business has barriers that restricts access to disabled
NEW ORLEANS – A Washington Parish woman claims a Slidell bar does not provide safe access to those with disabilities.
Slidell Tacos & Beer restaurant alleged to have barriers that restrict access to disabled persons
NEW ORLEANS – A Washington Parish woman alleges a property owner of a Slidell restaurant has not brought the property in compliance with building regulations to allow access to the disabled.
Muslim man accuses Ibis Trail at Covington, property managers of discrimination
NEW ORLEANS – A Muslim man alleges his lease for an apartment in a Covington complex was not renewed because of his religion.
Sam's Town Casino custodian alleges she faced discrimination because of her age
SHREVEPORT – A custodian for a casino alleges she was terminated and discriminated against because of her age.
Woman accuses Lincoln National Life Insurance Co. of wrongfully denying benefits
BATON ROUGE – A Breaux Bridge woman alleges her claim for disability benefits was wrongfully denied by her insurer.
Retired police officer alleges he was wrongfully arrested by Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
NEW ORLEANS – A retired police officer who resides in Marrero alleges he was wrongfully arrested by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office.