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Ace Bayou Corp. alleges guarantor owes more than $400,000
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans lender alleges a guarantor has not upheld his obligations.
Former Blitch-Knevel Architects LLC employee alleges discriminatory treatment
NEW ORLEANS – A project architect alleges her former employer discriminated against her because of her sex.
Woman files suit over alleged injuries from Jefferson Parish crash
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish woman alleges she was injured in an auto accident in the parish.
Man alleges he was injured when he fell trying to get away from fire on platform
LAFAYETTE – A Terrebonne Parish man alleges he was injured while attempting to evacuate a platform to escape a fire.
Cheniere Construction Inc. alleges it is owed for work on Trapp Canal Project
NEW ORLEANS – A Mandeville subcontractor alleges it was not paid for work provided on a project.
Tourist alleges Bourbon Street beer parlor's bouncer punched him
NEW ORLEANS – A tourist alleges a bouncer at a Bourbon Street establishment punched him, causing injuries.
Passengers allege Berrio's Transportation driver's negligence caused injuries
ALEXANDRIA – Two Lafayette Parish residents allege they were injured when the vehicle they were traveling in was struck by tire.
Odyssea Marine Inc. alleges it is owed more than $90,000
NEW ORLEANS – A Lafourche Parish vessel owner alleges it is owed for the vessel's use.
Crew member sues drillship owners over allegedly unsafe work environment
NEW ORLEANS – A Bastrop man alleges he was injured while working as a roustabout on a drillship.
Consumer alleges Northstar Location Services disclosed information to unauthorized third parties
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against a New York debt collection over allegations of invasion of privacy.
Offshore welder alleges unsafe workplace caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A Morgan City man employed as an offshore welder alleges he was injured on the job.
Global Oil Tools Inc. claims cargo was shipped to Romania without authorization, was damaged
NEW ORLEANS – A Houma oil tools manufacturer alleges a common carrier prematurely sent a shipment of tools and that the cargo was damaged in the process.
Chief engineer alleges SCF Waxler Marine terminated him for reporting harassment
NEW ORLEANS– A chief engineer alleges he was terminated in retaliation for reporting sexual harassment.
Subrogee files suit against warehousing companies after alleged theft of zinc bundles
NEW ORLEANS – An insurance company is seeking damages for a claim it had to pay for allegedly stolen zinc bundles that were housed in a New Orleans warehouse.
Minibar attendant alleges Intercontinental Hotels Group Resources Inc. owes unpaid wages
NEW ORLEANS – A minibar attendant alleges she was not properly compensated by the owners of a New Orleans hotel.
African-American man alleges Pointe Coupee Parish Police Jury discriminated against him
BATON ROUGE – An African-American man alleges he was denied promotions he was qualified for because of his race.
Doctor alleges Metairie Ophthalmology operator breached contract
NEW ORLEANS – A member a medical limited liability company alleges a Nashville corporation did not honor a contract.
Guarantee Co. of North America USA seeks more than $5 million from Alabama company
BATON ROUGE – A surety bonds provider alleges an Alabama company and its owners cost it more than $5 million.
Deaf parolee alleges he was never provided aids or interpreters
BATON ROUGE – A deaf parolee alleges he was discriminated against because he was not provided an interpreter or aids when communicating with his parole officer.
Union alleges Premier Constructors Inc. did not pay contracted wage rates
BATON ROUGE – An Ascension Parish company is accused of not honoring a bargaining agreement.