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Hearing-impaired student alleges University of Louisiana Lafayette discriminated against him
BATON ROUGE – A hearing impaired student alleges a university did not accommodate him.
Evangeline Parish residents allege constitutional rights were violated by police department
LAFAYETTE – Three Evangeline Parish residents claim they were involuntarily taken to a police department and were not told why they were being held.
Messy Mya's sister claims Beyonce used song in 'Formation,' seeks $20 million
NEW ORLEANS – The sister of the late musical artist known as Messy Mya alleges Beyoncé used his work in a song without authorization.
Seaman alleges was injured because of Schlumberger, WesternGeco's negligence
NEW ORLEANS – A Mississippi seaman alleges he was injured while working on a seismic research vessel.
Woman claims Hartford Life and Accident Insurance wrongfully denied benefits
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson woman alleges her claim for disability benefits was wrongfully denied.
United Forming Inc. claims it is owed more than $200,000 for construction work
NEW ORLEANS – Metairie company The McDonnel Group and another business are accused of not paying for labor and materials for a construction project in New Orleans.
Tana Exploration Co. claims W&T Offshore is responsible for cost of well decommission
NEW ORLEANS – A Dallas company claims it should be reimbursed for the costs of decommissioning a well.
Thoma-Sea Marine Constructors alleged to have terminated worker for taking FMLA leave
NEW ORLEANS – A Lafourche Parish woman claims she was wrongfully terminated for taking a medical leave.
Painter alleges New Orleans Millworks owes unpaid overtime wages
NEW ORLEANS – A painter has filed a class-action lawsuit against his former New Orleans employer over allegations it did not compensate him at the correct rate for overtime work.
Truck mechanic alleges he was terminated by Speedco after reporting harassment
NEW ORLEANS – An African-American man alleges his former Hammond employer subjected him to a hostile work environment.
Man alleges Vargas LLC did not properly compensate him for overtime work
BATON ROUGE – A painter is suing his former employers over allegations that he was only paid straight time for overtime hours worked.
New Day Financial alleged to have unlawfully called Gretna man to market loans
NEW ORLEANS – A Gretna consumer alleges a mortgage lender contacted him for solicitation purposes without his permission.
Rouge House owner files suit over alleged denial of alcohol permit
NEW ORLEANS – A Plaquemines Parish veteran and owner of the Rouge House alleges her constitutional rights were violated in her application for an alcohol permit for her business.
Crescent Towing & Salvage worker claims he was injured on slippery stairs
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish man has filed suit for $1.5 million in damages over claims an East Baton Rouge Parish corporation's negligence caused him injuries.
CBL Transportation Services, American Commercial Barge Lines accused of providing unsafe place to work
NEW ORLEANS – A St. John the Baptist Parish man alleges he broke his leg because of an unsafe work environment.
The Dock at Slidell patron alleges she was injured after stepping in depression on floor
NEW ORLEANS – A Mississippi couple alleges the wife was injured at a Slidell restaurant.
Motorist alleges more than $300,000 in damages after Slidell collision
NEW ORLEANS – A St. Tammany motorist has filed suit against his insurer and another driver after an accident in Slidell.
Deaf individual files suit against sheriffs over discrimination allegations
BATON ROUGE – A deaf individual alleges his disability was not accommodated at Livingston Parish Prison.
Parents file suit against Alabama Great Southern Railway Co. after son's death
NEW ORLEANS – Parents and representatives of the estate of a railway worker have filed a suit against Alabama Great Southern Railway Co. after the man was struck by a train and killed.
Kenner man accused of injuring Florida man after hitting him with golf cart
NEW ORLEANS – A Florida couple claims a Kenner man struck the husband with a golf cart at Chateau Country Club, injuring him.