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Livingston Parish couple seeks more than $5 million after accident with USPS employee
BATON ROUGE – A Livingston Parish couple have filed suit over the alleged injuries the wife received in an accident with a postal employee.
National Navigation Co. claims Phaethon International didn't pay for bunkers while chartering vessel
NEW ORLEANS – A vessel owner alleges the actions of a Ukraine company cost it more than $400,000 in damages.
Man alleges New Orlean's ban on Tasers is unconstitutional
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans man claims the city's ban on Tasers violates the U.S. Constitution.
Woman alleges she faced discriminatory treatment while employed by Acadian Ambulance
NEW ORLEANS – A Missouri woman alleges she was harassed by management at her former employer.
Jefferson Parish resident accuses cattle sellers of selling him misidentified cattle
LAFAYETTE — A cattle buyer has filed a class-action lawsuit against John P. Sutphin, III and S&S Land & Cattle Inc., sellers, citing alleged breach of contract.
Carpenter files class action suit against employers for alleged unpaid overtime wages
LAFAYETTE — A carpenter has filed a class-action lawsuit against Travis Buquet Construction LLC, Travis Buquet Home Builders LLC, and Travis Buquet, employers, citing alleged violation of workers compensation acts.
Louisiana state chartered bank files lawsuit to obtain more than $700,000 in unpaid debt
NEW ORLEANS — A state chartered bank is suing James P. Edmonds and JPE Holdings LLC, guarantors, citing alleged breach of commercial guaranties.
Natchitoches Parish resident accuses Manson Gulf LLC of unsafe work environment
NEW ORLEANS — A crew member is suing Manson Gulf LLC, a derrick barge operator, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Shreveport residents claim unlawful arrest by Caddo Parish law enforcement agents
SHREVEPORT — Homeowner’s association officers have filed a class-action lawsuit against Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Partor, Deputy Adam Jacobo and Deputy Marcus Jeansonne, law enforcement agents, citing alleged excessive use of force.
Ohio resident accuses motorist of negligently causing an accident
NEW ORLEANS — A Gahanna, Ohio resident is suing Safeway Insurance Company, Steadfast Insurance Company, Red Rock Risk Retention Group Inc. and Nick Daniel Capdeboscq, underinsured motorist and insurance providers, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries
Consumer alleges RV manufacturer sold him a defective vehicle
BATON ROUGE — A consumer is suing Highland Ridge RV Inc., a manufacturer, citing alleged breach of implied and express warranties.
Surviving spouse accuses former employer, successor of ERISA violations
MONROE — An Ouachita Parish woman is suing a former employer and successor, alleging violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.
Pet owner alleges sheriff, deputy took away her dogs
LAKE CHARLES — A Lake Charles pet owner is suing Beauregard Parish law enforcement officials, alleging violation of civil rights in taking away her dogs.
Louisiana company alleges well operators breached contract
SHREVEPORT — A Louisiana company is suing Oklahoma well operators, alleging breach of contract.
Employee accuses offshore drilling companies of unsafe workplace
LAFAYETTE — A St, Martin Parish man is suing offshore drilling companies, alleging their negligence resulted in injuries to the plaintiff.
AT&T Louisiana alleges customer fails to pay bills
LAFAYETTE — AT&T Louisiana is suing a New Orleans customer, alleging breach of contract in failing to pay bills.
Black employee accuses Louisiana medical board of discrimination
NEW ORLEANS — An African-American woman is suing Louisiana state heath officials, alleging discrimination, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Rig manager accuses drilling rig operator of wrongful termination
LAFAYETTE — A former employee is suing a Texas drilling rig operator, alleging age discrimination, breach of contract and wrongful termination.
Man alleges he was never paid for work for Thind Petroleum LLC, New Sartaj LLC
LAKE CHARLES – A former Lake Charles resident now residing in California alleges he worked without being paid at gas stations in Jennings and Lake Charles.
Motorist seeks more than $800,000 in damages after collision with USPS employee
BATON ROUGE – A motorist alleges he was injured in an accident with a federal employee while traveling in Point Coupee Parish.