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Consumer claims Fleetwood Pace Arrow vehicle has defects
NEW ORLEANS – A consumer is seeking the rescission of a sales contract for a recreational vehicle he alleges has defects.
C-Ports/Stone LLC alleges Gulf Logistics did not pay for diesel
NEW ORLEANS – A supplier claims it is owed more than $200,000 for diesel fuel and other goods.
Jefferson Parish resident accuses The Painting Co. of retaliation
NEW ORLEANS – A Hispanic laborer alleges she was terminated following her filing a complaint about unwanted sexual harassment from a supervisor.
Seaman alleges unsafe work environment on vessel caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A Jones Act seaman alleges he was injured because of an unsafe work environment.
Kirby Inland Marine crew member file suit over alleged injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A Kirby Inland Marine employee alleges he was injured due to negligence.
Couple alleges motor home they purchased had many defects
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana couple alleges a motor home they purchased had many defects and is seeking rescission of the sales contract.
African-American man alleges hostile work environment at Wilco Marsh Buggies & Draglines Inc.
NEW ORLEANS – An African-American alleges he was subjected to a hostile work environment during his employment with a Harvey business.
Seacor Marine employee alleges injuries while working because of hatch
NEW ORLEANS – A Hammond man alleges he was injured on the job by an unsecure hatch.
VMK Enterprise claims Weyerhaeuser Co. damaged property, unlawfully cut trees
BATON ROUGE – The owner of roughly 65 acres in Livingston Parish claims a company trespassed on its property and harvested timber.
Belle Chasse Marine Transportation employee alleges unsafe working environment caused injuries
BATON ROUGE – A seaman alleges he was injured while working and has filed a suit for maintenance and cure benefits.
Former L'Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge employee alleges disparate treatment
BATON ROUGE – An African-American female formerly employed as a server with a Baton Rouge casino alleges she faced unlawful employment practices and disparate treatment.
Inmate alleges he had stroke, was denied medical treatment
BATON ROUGE – A resident of the Elayn Hunt Correctional Center alleges he was denied medical treatment.
Daughter files suit against insurance company, estate planners for alleged negligence
ALEXANDRIA – A Tennessee woman is accusing a firm of breach of the applicable standard of care in relation to her late mother's will.
Advanced Medical Rehab, Capital Business Solutions accused of unlawfully withholding wages
NEW ORLEANS – Two former employees are suing their former employers over allegations they are owed unpaid wages.
Jeep Liberty owner claims airbag deployed while vehicle was stopped, caused injuries
BATON ROUGE – An Ascension Parish man alleges he was injured when the airbag in his Jeep deployed while the vehicle was stationary.
Consumer alleges Sierra Denali was purchased with defects
BATON ROUGE – A consumer alleges a General Motors vehicle he purchased contains defects and is seeking rescission of the purchase.
Aries Marine Corp. claims Prime 8 Offshore owes more than $30,000
LAFAYETTE – A Lafayette company alleges a Texas business has not paid it in full for the use of a boat.
Man alleges defective hip stem device caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A man alleges he was injured by a medical device.
Saint Joseph Abbey and Seminary College alleged to owe more than $2 million for construction work
NEW ORLEANS – A St. Tammany Parish contractor alleges it is owed more than $2 million for construction at a college in the parish.
Former Alexander Milne Home caregiver alleges he is owed overtime pay
NEW ORLEANS – A caregiver alleges he was not paid overtime by a Covington-based care center.