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Building materials distributor alleges manufacturer breached contract
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana building materials distributor is suing a Slidell custom machine manufacturer, alleging breach of contract.
Captain, deck hand blame carbon monoxide injuries on on vessel owners
NEW ORLEANS — Two Terrebonne Parish men are suing the owners of a shipping vessel, alleging the defendants' negligence caused the plaintiffs to suffer carbon monoxide poisoning.
Daughter blames Houma nursing facility for mother's death
NEW ORLEANS — An Alabama woman is suing a Houma nursing facility, alleging the defendant's negligence led to the death of the plaintiff's mother.
Man alleges Aetna Life Insurance Co. wrongfully denied benefits
NEW ORLEANS – A Kenner man alleges he was wrongfully denied disability benefits.
Disabled inmate alleges East Baton Rouge Parish, sheriff did not accommodate needs
BATON ROUGE – A disabled man alleges his medical needs were not accommodated while incarcerated.
Man alleges he slip and fell in AutoZone store
NEW ORLEANS – A St. Tammany Parish man alleges he was injured because of a wet floor in an auto parts store.
Southerntide Marine Inc. alleges it is owed more than $1 million for services provided
BATON ROUGE – An Alabama corporation doing business in Louisiana alleges a Florida company did not pay it for its services.
Audubon Field Solutions LLC accused of not paying overtime wages
NEW ORLEANS – One current and one former employee of a field and pipeline service company allege that they were misclassified as being except from receiving overtime pay.
Disabled man alleges Le Jeune's Cleaners has barriers that restrict his access
BATON ROUGE – A disabled St. James man claims that a Gonzales property owner has discriminated against him by failing to modify the barriers at the property.
Passenger claims steel floor strip on Scenic Tours USA Inc. boat caused fall, injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A St. Tammany Parish woman alleges she was injured while on a European riverboat cruise.
St. Tammany Parish couple alleges Slackers Zipline toy broke during use, caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A St. Tammany Parish couple claims a woman was injured when a toy she was using broke.
Quinco Electrical Inc., others accused of fraud in asset sale agreement
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans resident alleges a president and several companies failed to negotiate in good faith.
Seaman sues multiple entities over allegations an unsafe workplace caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A seaman alleges he was injured on a vessel as a result of an unsafe work environment.
Former Ruby Enterprises employee alleged discriminatory treatment, seek unpaid wages
NEW ORLEANS – Three men allege their former employer discriminated against them because of their gender and Middle Eastern national origin.
MC Spa Franchise LLC alleged to have misrepresented franchise information
NEW ORLEANS – A Marrero franchisee alleges its Florida-based franchisors misrepresented and omitted information about the franchise.
Baywater Drilling LLC employee alleges unsafe workplace caused injury
NEW ORLEANS – A crew member alleges he was injured on two separate occasions while working for a Houma company.
Man alleges Anadarko Petroleum Corp., Dolphin Services' negligence caused fall
NEW ORLEANS – A blaster/painter alleges he was injured while working on a platform because of improperly fixed grating.
Shareholder accuses Freeport McMoran vice chairman of insider trading
NEW ORLEANS – A shareholder alleges the vice chairman of the board for a mining company violated securities laws.
Family files suit against Scag Power Equipment after man's death
NEW ORLEANS – Family members of a garden nursery employee allege a poorly designed lawnmower caused the man's death.
Wells Fargo Financial Leasing alleges McIntosh Agriculture, individuals owe on loans
ALEXANDRIA – A financial institution alleges it is owed for two sales agreements from a company and two individuals from Clayton.