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Vessel Admiral Bulker claims it was not cause of fleet breakaway
NEW ORLEANS – A vessel's owner alleges it was wrongfully accused of causing a barge fleet breakaway.
Baton Rouge officer files suit against Black Lives Matter leader after injuries during protest
BATON ROUGE – An unnamed Baton Rouge Police officer alleges he was injured in a Black Lives Matter protest.
Seaman alleges Cvitanovic Towing LLC, Cvitanovic Bros. Inc. did not provide safe work environment
NEW ORLEANS – A seaman alleges he was injured on the job because of his employers' negligence.
Jefferson Parish resident accuses shopping plaza operators of discrimination toward disabled people
NEW ORLEANS — A disabled person is suing Tequila Rose LLC and Timothy C. Haygood, shopping plaza operators, citing alleged failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.
Minnesota couple alleges Amtrak refused to board them on the train because of wife's wheelchair
NEW ORLEANS — A Minnesota couple is suing Amtrak, citing alleged negligent infliction of emotional distress.
Campus director files class action suit against ITT Educational Services, Inc. for failure to provide layoff notice
NEW ORLEANS — A campus director has filed a class-action lawsuit against ITT Educational Services, Inc., a higher education institution, citing alleged violation of federal law.
Ouachita Parish resident accuses Northern Louisiana Medical Center of negligence
MONROE — A Ouachita Parish resident is suing Ruston Louisiana Hospital Co. LLC d/b/a Northern Louisiana Medical Center, a health care provider, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries from a malfunctioning elevator.
Lighting equipment provider seeks more than $200,000 from contractor
BATON ROUGE — A lighting equipment provider is suing Global Synthetics Environmental LLC d/b/a Geo-Surfaces, a contractor, citing alleged failure to pay for purchased products.
Gretna City resident accuses the city of alleged unlawful search, seizure and excessive force
NEW ORLEANS — A man is suing Gretna City, a municipal corporation, citing alleged malicious prosecution.
Texas resident accuses derrick barge operators of unsafe work environment
NEW ORLEANS — An offshore employee is suing derrick barge operators for allegedly causing injuries during a basket transfer.
Real estate company cites competitor for alleged trademark infringement
BATON ROUGE — A real estate company is suing Property One Realty Group LLC, a competitor, citing alleged trademark infringement and unfair competition.
Man claims GM sold him a defective vehicle, then allegedly failed to make repairs
NEW ORLEANS — A man is suing General Motors LLC, a car manufacturer, citing alleged breach of written and implied warranties.
Crosby Dredging alleges Hydroterra Technologies provided incorrect survey
LAFAYETTE – A Galliano company claims a Scott company's inaccurate survey cost it an additional $1.2 million on a project.
Patient accuses doctor, Touro Infirmary of malpractice after surgery
NEW ORLEANS – A North Carolina woman alleges a surgery she underwent in Louisiana was improperly done.
Pirate's Blood brewer alleges name is being used for another beer
NEW ORLEANS – The inventor and brewer of a discontinued beer known as Pirate's Blood alleges the trademark is being used to sell another beer.
Woman alleges depression in IHOP parking lot caused fall, injuries to foot
SHREVEPORT – A woman alleges she fractured her foot because of the conditions of a restaurant's parking lot.
C-Ports/Stone LLC seeks more than $300,000 from Adriatic Marine LLC
NEW ORLEANS – Fuel supplier the owner of two ships has filed to pay for supplies it purchased earlier this year.
Film corporation alleges 'American Heist' was unlawfully distributed on BitTorrent
ALEXANDRIA – A Los Angeles corporation alleges its movie was illegally shared online.
Man alleges sponge was left in body after surgery at Overton Brooks VA Medical Center
SHREVEPORT – A patient alleges a surgical sponge was left in his body after a surgery at a Veterans Affairs facility.
Ashley Madison user files suit after site's data breach
NEW ORLEANS – An Ashley Madison user is seeking damages after the site's 2015 data breach.