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Former Broad & Banks Seafood cook alleges he is owed unpaid overtime wages
NEW ORLEANS – A cook has filed a class-action lawsuit against his former Metairie-based employer over allegations he was not paid overtime wages.
Couple accuses Weston Solutions of negligence after husband's alleged exposure to bacteria
NEW ORLEANS – A Plaquemines Parish couple alleges the husband was exposed to illness-causing bacteria while working.
Man claims NuWave pressure cooker failed, caused burns on body
NEW ORLEANS – A chef claims that a pressure cooker malfunctioned and caused second and third-degree burns on his chest, face and arms.
Woman alleges she was terminated by Pinnacle Entertainment for filing EEOC complaint
BATON ROUGE – A disabled Brusly veteran alleges she was wrongfully terminated for filing a complaint over sexual harassment from a co-worker.
Inmates allege doctor-recommended surgeries have been delayed
BATON ROUGE – Inmates at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola allege that they have waited years for doctor-recommended surgeries.
Dave Liuzza's Sports Bar alleged to have shown UFC match without license
NEW ORLEANS – A Kenner establishment is accused of broadcasting a sports match without paying for a license.
OSC-Management Inc., Jefferson South Apartments accused of illegal termination of lease
BATON ROUGE – A disabled woman is seeking a temporary restraining order from being evicted from an apartment complex
Marine Ventures claims employee concealed medical conditions
NEW ORLEANS – A Lafourche Parish employer claims an employed willfully and knowingly concealed pre-existing medical conditions.
Sailing vessel owner and insurer accuse Bourg man of wrongfully seizing boat
NEW ORLEANS – A Florida resident and owner of a sailing vessel claims a Bourg man wrongfully seized the boat.
Mack Energy alleges it is owed more than $300,000 for well
LAFAYETTE – An Oklahoma corporation claims it was not paid for expenses incurred in a well operation.
Baton Rouge resident accuses Ocwen Loan Servicing of wrongful conversion
BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge resident claims a loan servicing company has not returned endorsed insurance proceed checks in a timely manner so that he can make repairs to his home.
City of Monroe employee alleges he was terminated for supporting candidate in mayoral election
LAFAYETTE – An Ouachita Parish man that was formerly employed as the supervisor of beautification for the city of Monroe alleges he was terminated because he supported the political opponent of the mayor during his reelection campaign.
Motorist alleges distracted Con-Way driver struck her vehicle, caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A motorist claims she was injured when she was rear-ended by a truck on Citrus Boulevard.
Electrical technician alleges injuries on Spar Devils Tower because of nail
NEW ORLEANS – An electrical technician claims an exposed nail head caused injuries to his knee.
St. John the Baptist Parish couple allege Smart Moves Trucking driver caused injuries in I-10 accident
NEW ORLEANS – A St. John the Baptist Parish couple alleges the husband was injured when he was struck by a semi-tractor on Interstate 10.
The Fox Hole Sports Lounge accused of broadcasting UFC fight without license
LAKE CHARLES – A Leesville sports bar is accused of broadcasting a sports match without paying a license fee.
Former Jared the Galleria of Jewelry employee alleges hostile work environment
NEW ORLEANS – A former bridal manager for a Metairie jewelry store claims she was subjected to racial discrimination and was forced to resign because of it.
Plaisance Dragline and Dredging Co. alleged to have not provided safe working environment
NEW ORLEANS – A seaman claims he was injured because of a stuck hatch on a ship.
Man files suit against Bayview Loan Servicing over alleged mortgage servicing practices
BATON ROUGE – An East Baton Rouge Parish man claims a Baton Rouge company engaged in unfair mortgage servicing practices.
Club Z accused of airing Ultimate Fighting Championship without license
LAFAYETTE – A Lafayette business is accused of pirating a broadcast of a sporting event.