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Seaman accuses Crosby Tugs LLC of failure to provide medical assistance
A seaman is suing Crosby Tugs LLC, a vessel operator, citing alleged failure to provide medical assistance.
Home Depot sued for alleged age discrimination
Baton Rouge resident accuses Home Depot U.S.A. of age discrimination.
Lady of the Sea General Hospital sued over unfair termination
A medical staff coordinator is suing Lafourche Parish Hospital Service District No. 1, d/b/a Lady of the Sea General Hospital and Bennie Smith, employer and supervisor, citing alleged unlawful employment practices.
Construction business alleges oil platform owners owe more than $900,000
LAFAYETTE — A Louisiana construction service provider is suing an oil platform owner, alleging it owes more than $900,000.
Louisiana consumer accuses financial business of misleading representation
BATON ROUGE — A Louisiana man is suing a financial business, alleging an inaccurate and misleading credit report.
Former employee claims Shavers-Whittle Construction discriminated against him
NEW ORLEANS — A laborer has filed suit against a former employer for allegedly violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Automobile Club Inter-Insurance Exchange allegedly failed to pay compensatory damages in drunk driver accident
NEW ORLEANS — A motorist severely injured in a motor vehicle accident has filed suit against an insurance company for alleged breach of contract.
Trunkline Gas Co. allegedly failed to provide a safe work environment
LAFAYETTE — A painter has filed suit against a company for allegedly failing to ensure a safe workplace after he fell off a hybrid platform and sustained serious injuries.
Gollott Trawler allegedly failed to provide safe shrimping vessel
NEW ORLEANS — A marine crew member has filed suit against the company that owns a shrimping vessel for allegedly failing to create a safe work environment.
Crew member alleges Offshore Marine Contractors failed to provide safe working environment
LAFAYETTE — A seaman has filed suit against a lift boat owner for allegedly failing to take precautionary measures to prevent injuries.
Brian Gibbs Property Management employees allege they are owed unpaid overtime wages
NEW ORLEANS – Several plaintiffs alleges their Orleans Parish cleaning services employer misclassified them as independent contractors and did not pay proper overtime wages.
Technician alleges Fresenius Medical Care terminated her for reporting sexual harassment
MONROE – A Bastrop woman alleges she was terminated by her Monroe employer for reporting sexual harassment by a patient.
Screw towboat owners allege American Bearing, American Bearing & Supply negligently installed engine
NEW ORLEANS – Two Slidell screw towboat owners allege the boat's port main engine was not properly installed, causing the engine to fail.
Matheson Tri-Gas Inc. claims Arkansas company did not finish Westlake plant construction
LAKE CHARLES – A New Jersey corporation alleges an Arkansas company did not finish a construction project.
Elayn Hunt Correctional Center inmate alleges correction officer used excessive force
BATON ROUGE – An inmate at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center alleges a correction officer used corporal punishment on him and caused him injuries.
Coastal Commerce Bank alleges $5 million in loans are in default
ALEXANDRIA – A Houma-based bank alleges it is owed more than $5 million for a promissory note.
Podnuh’s Bar-B-Q alleged to have barriers that restrict access to the disabled
LAFAYETTE – A Caddo Parish man alleges that a Shreveport restaurant failed to provide equal enjoyment of the programs and activities offered there to disabled persons.
Material Handling Technologies Inc. alleges it was not paid for subcontract work
SHREVEPORT – A North Carolina subcontractor alleges a Georgia company and a Springhill company did not pay it for work performed on a Webster Parish project.
Man alleges he was injured in slip-and-fall accident at Silver Slipper Casino
NEW ORLEANS – A St. Tammany Parish man alleges he was injured in a Mississippi casino.
Former employee alleges Supreme Service & Specialty Co. improperly calculated overtime pay
NEW ORLEANS – A Chauvin company is facing a class-action lawsuit from a former employee over allegations it did not pay employees proper compensation for working overtime hours.