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Cooper/T. Smith Stevedoring Co. Inc. alleges barges were damaged in breakaway
NEW ORLEANS – Baton Rouge companies allege their barges were damaged after a collision on the Mississippi River.
Orleans Parish man alleges accidental death benefits were improperly denied
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish widower has filed a suit seeking benefits after his wife's death.
Couple alleges they purchased defective motor home from Dixie Motors
NEW ORLEANS – A Pennsylvania couple alleges a motor home they purchased from a Hammond business is defective.
Rockin 'D' Marine Services alleges Sea Endeavor LLC owes more than $900,000
NEW ORLEANS – A Lafourche Parish-based company alleges a promissory note was not paid in full.
Hornbeck Offshore Services LLC, Hornbeck Offshore Operators alleged to have not provided safe work environment
NEW ORLEANS — A Jones Act seaman alleges his lower back was injured because of an unsafe work environment.
Ramsey’s Manufacturing Jewelers claims it received junk faxes, files class action
NEW ORLEANS – A Metairie jewelry company has filed a class-action lawsuit against a Chicago based company over allegations it sent unwanted junk faxes.
Investor alleges he is owed more than $2.7 million for investing in Financial Resources LLC
SHREVEPORT – Two individuals and a Shreveport company are being sued by an investor over allegations his investment was not returned as promised.
Woman alleges she was injured in accident with USPS employee
NEW ORLEANS – A woman alleges she was injured in an accident with a federal employee and that her claim for damages was denied.
Government seeks injunction against tax preparer, alleges failure to comply with EITC requirements
NEW ORLEANS – The government is seeking injunction against a tax return preparer over allegations that she prepares and files fraudulent tax returns.
Man alleges he was assaulted by Patterson City police officer while being detained
ALEXANDRIA – A St. Mary Parish resident claims he was assaulted by a Patterson City police officer.
Caddo Parish couple accuses city of Shreveport, officers of false arrest
SHREVEPORT – A Caddo Parish couple alleges the wife was arrested without probable cause and denied her medications.
VA bus rider alleges he was injured when bus hit object
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish resident alleges he was injured as a passenger on a Veterans Affairs bus.
Couple accuses U.S. government of professional malpractice
LAKE CHARLES — A Louisiana couple is suing the United States, alleging negligence and malpractice led to injuries to the wife.
Amtrak employee blames truck owner, rail company for injuries
NEW ORLEANS — An Amtrak on-board service attendant is suing a truck owner, insurer and rail operator, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Consumer accuses debt collector of unfair practices
NEW ORLEANS — A Metairie man is suing a debt collector, alleging an attempt to collect unauthorized collection fees.
Maritime worker accuses vessel operator of negligence
NEW ORLEANS — A St. Tammany Parish man is suing a vessel operator, alleging its negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Workers accuse janitorial service of failing to pay overtime
NEW ORLEANS — Five workers have filed a class action lawsuit against a New Orleans janitorial service, alleging violation of workers compensation acts.
Subcontractor accuses Traverles insurance of violating Miller Act
LAFAYETTE — A heavy equipment subcontractor is suing Travelers insurance, alleging failure to pay its subcontractors.
Property owner accuses oil well operator of breach of contract
NEW ORLEANS — A property owner is suing an oil well operator, alleging breach of contract.
Real estate group accused of breaching fiduciary duty
NEW ORLEANS — An Orleans Parish man is suing a real estate partnership, alleging breach of contract.