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Woman alleges fraud, conspiracy in wrongful termination judgment
BATON ROUGE – An African-American female claims a judgment in her suit alleging discrimination and wrongful termination was obtained by fraud.
Man accuses Springhill police chief of deprivation of civil rights
MONROE – A man claims his civil rights were violated by the police chief of Springhill during the execution of an arrest warrant.
Crew member alleges negligence of shrimping vessel caused injuries to back
NEW ORLEANS – A crew member for a shrimping vessel alleges he was injured on a trip.
Delta Account Systems Inc. alleged to have used false information to collect debt
SHREVEPORT – A consumer alleges a Bossier City debt collector used misleading tactics in an attempt to manipulate him.
Rigger for Shore Construction claims he is owed overtime wages
LAFAYETTE – A rigger has filed a class-action lawsuit against his Gibson employer over allegations he was not paid the correct overtime wage.
Disabled individual alleges Furnish store has barriers that hinder access
NEW ORLEANS – A disabled Convington individual claims a Metairie furniture store deprived her of the equal opportunity to participate in, or benefit from, the goods and services being offered to the general public.
Former Bulldog Oilfield Services Inc. alleges he is owed unpaid overtime wages
SHREVEPORT – A hand pump operator has filed a class-action lawsuit against his former frac water transfer employer over allegations he was not paid overtime wages.
Woman alleges BMW she purchased had defects, seeks rescission of sales contract
ALEXANDRA – An Alexandria consumer alleges that a BMW she purchased was defective.
Driver claims injuries after I-12 accident with semi
NEW ORLEANS – A motorist alleges she was injured in an accident in St. Tammany Parish when a semi driver entered into her lane without yielding.
Former Exxon Mobil Corp. employee alleges she was terminated because of epilepsy
BATON ROUGE – An East Baton Rouge Parish woman claims she was unlawfully terminated from work because of her disability.
Gulf States Real Estate Service employee accused of negligence after Highway 22 crash
NEW ORLEANS – A trustee and motorist claim a St. Tammany Parish driver's negligence caused a collision and injuries.
Charterer alleges Long Cheer Shipping damaged millions in cargo
NEW ORLEANS – A corporation alleges a shipping company it chartered damaged more than $4 million in Mexican white corn during shipment.
Cadillac owner claims vehicle was defective when purchased, seeks recission
NEW ORLEANS – A consumer is seeking the rescission of a vehicle's sale over allegations it is defective.
Mississippi resident accuses Coastal Bridge Company LLC of age discrimination
BATON ROUGE — A general superintendent is suing Coastal Bridge Company LLC, a former employer, citing alleged age discrimination, hostile work environment, and retaliation.
Crew member accuses drilling barge owner of unsafe work environment that led to serious injuries
EDWARDSVILLE — A crew member is suing a drilling barge owner, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
J.P. Morgan Securities files suit against former client advisor for alleged breach of contract
BATON ROUGE — A national broker-dealer is suing a former client advisor, citing alleged breach of her employment agreement when she abruptly left for Morgan Stanley.
Orleans Parish resident claims catering company negligently caused his injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A seaman is suing S.H.R.M. Catering Services, Inc,, a catering company, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Marine transport company claims towing barge operators negligently damaged its boat
LAKE CHARLES — A marine transportation company is suing towing boat barge owners, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent damages.
Willie's Chicken Shack employees seek allegedly unpaid overtime wages
NEW ORLEANS – Two former Willie's Chicken Shack employees have filed a class-action suit alleging they were not paid overtime wages.
Man claims Cenac Marine Services did not provide safe working environment
NEW ORLEANS – A seaman alleges injuries caused by an unsafe work environment caused permanent nerve damage.