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Nationwide Signs LLC seeks declaratory judgment against National Signs
NEW ORLEANS – A Houston company is seeking a judgment that it is not infringing a Mandeville company's trademark.
Man alleges Jayco trailer he purchased was defective
NEW ORLEANS – A consumer alleges a recreational trailer he purchased in Lacombe had defects and is seeking rescission of the purchase.
Inmate alleges physician, nurse and administrator denied medical treatment
LAKE CHARLES – An inmate alleges he was denied medical treatment at Allen Correctional Center.
Consumer alleges New Day Financial unlawfully called him to solicit services
NEW ORLEANS – A Gretna resident alleges a mortgage company unlawfully called him on his cellphone.
Louis Dreyfus Commodities Suisse alleges President Seatrade's vessel is unseaworthy
NEW ORLEANS – A charterer alleges a vessel's condition cost it additional expenses, lost revenue and delays.
Donjon Shipbuiding and Repair alleged to have not paid Delta Coatings for work
NEW ORLEANS – A New Jersey business alleges it is owed more than $1 million for its services to a Louisiana company.
Seaman alleges he was injured while working for Parker Drilling
BATON ROUGE – A Jones Act seaman has filed suit against his employer over an alleged knee injury.
Multiple individuals allege damages by LogistiCare Solutions LLC, Southeastrans Inc. and First Transit Inc.
NEW ORLEANS – Business owners or former owners of a transportation service allege they have been damaged because of a contract breach.
Doerle Food Services accused of terminating woman in retaliation for taking leave
LAKE CHARLES – A Calcasieu Parish woman alleges was wrongfully terminated in retaliation for taking a leave to care for her mother.
Baton Rouge, sheriff named in wrongful death suit
BATON ROUGE – Baton Rouge parents are suing the city of Baton Rouge and others after the death of their minor son.
J&J Sports Productions alleges Mom’s Place unlawfully broadcasted Pacquiao fight
BATON ROUGE – A Prairieville business is accused of broadcasting a sports event without authorization.
Man accuses town of Blanchard, law enforcement officers of false arrest, defamation
BLANCHARD – A Blanchard man claims he was falsely arrested after an argument with his wife.
Woman alleges she was wrongfully terminated from joint employers for reporting harassment
LAKE CHARLES – A Florien woman alleges she was terminated in retaliation for filing a sexual harassment complaint.
Dodge owners allege fraudulent software was installed in trucks for emissions tests
BATON ROUGE – Two owners of Dodge Eco Diesel pickup trucks claims the manufacturer misrepresented the vehicles' true emissions levels.
Chilitos Seafood Restaurant alleged to have intercepted broadcast of Pacquiao fight
NEW ORLEANS – A Gretna restaurant is accused of unlawfully broadcasting a sports event.
Chism Supply LLC alleges it paid for products that weren't delivered
MONROE – An Ouchita Parish business that supplies plumbing and utility products claims a California did not ship products the plaintiff paid for.
Man alleges assault, battery after use of K-9 in Denham Springs incident
BATON ROUGE – A man has filed suit against a Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office sergeant after the use of a K-9 during a traffic stop.
Glens Commercial Corp. claims Dynamic Industries International owes millions
ALEXANDRIA – A New Orleans company is alleged to owe almost $2 million for commissions.
Late Night Group LLC alleged to have broadcasted sports event without authorization
BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge commercial establishment is accused of unlawfully broadcasting a boxing match.
Transdev Services Inc. claims it is owed more than $45,000 for damages to ferry landing
NEW ORLEANS – The operator of the Lower Algiers Ferry Landing Barge alleges it is owed for damages caused by a vessel.