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Lawsuit: Abita Springs government staff treated coworker differently after learning HIV positive status
The Town of Abita Springs wants to fight a civil rights violation accusation in federal court.
ACLU joins case against St. Tammany Parish deputies who allegedly violently arrested woman for minor traffic violation
Two St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office deputies were brought to federal court after the alleged violent, unjustified arrest of a woman in front of her minor child.
Lawsuit: Geisha, Sushi with a Flair employees targeted and harassed female colleagues
The Louisiana-area sushi chain Geisha, Sushi with a Flair was brought to federal court for allegedly harassing and discriminating against its female employees.
ACLU joins case to represent plaintiff in alleged excessive force from Gretna Police Department
A Harvey man wants payback after at least five Gretna Police Department officers allegedly partook in excessive force and multiple civil rights violations.
Lawsuit: New Orleans Hamburger and Seafood fired employee for refusing to participate in discrimination coverup
New Orleans Hamburger and Seafood Company was sued by a former employee in federal court for alleged workplace discrimination.
Townsend Recovery Center allegedly discriminates against employee's sexual orientation, then offers him hush money
Townsend Recovery Center of New Orleans was sued in federal court by a licensed practical nurse who says he was treated differently because of his sexual orientation while employed at the rehab center.
Lawsuit: Iberbille Sheriff Stassi gave beneficial treatment to nursing home because of campaign donation
The Iberville Parish Sheriff's Office and Iberville Sheriff Brett Stassi were brought to federal court in for allegedly defaming a nursing home after receiving a large campaign donation from a different nursing home.
Monroe sued after alleged police violence against unarmed, innocent Black man
MONROE - The City of Monroe and many others face charges in federal civil court for an alleged instance of police brutality against a Black man.
Lawsuit: DCFS takes baby away from adoptive family to place with relative across country
The State of Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) wants to defend themselves against a foster home negligence accusation in federal court.
ACLU joins lawsuit against Rapides sheriff's deputy over confrontation with Black teens and their father
A Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office officer was sued in federal court for allegedly racially profiling children.
Lawsuit: University View Academy superintendent accused of 'purging' white male staff
The Foundation for Louisiana students, the University View Academy and UVA Superintendent Michelle Clayton were all sued in federal court earlier this month for alleged wrongful termination and discrimination.
Forklift accident leads to personal injury lawsuit against Seadrill Americas
Seadrill Americas Inc. was called to federal court after a man was severely injured in a workplace accident.
$200K settlement requested by man who fell in Meraux Dollar General
A man who slipped and fell outside of the Dollar General at 4201 East Judge Perez Drive in Meraux offered the retail store a settlement number for his injuries.
Many Lake Charles heavy manufacturers named in water pollution allegations from EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has sued multiple manufacturers and refiners for allegedly releasing or intending to release hazardous chemicals at the Calcasieu Estuary Site in Lake Charles.
Port of New Orleans commissioners seek damage recovery after cargo ship collides with crane in Napoleon Avenue Wharf
The Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans filed suit against Zeaborn GmbH and CO KG, owners of the cargo container ship M/V ER London that allegedly caused damage to the gantry crane at Napoleon Avenue Wharf.
Lawsuit: Simmesport PD traumatized children by barging into house, drawing guns
The Town of Simmesport, the Simmesport Police Department, Simmesport PD Deputy Glenn Hill and an unidentified officer were named in an April 6 federal lawsuit alleging multiple civil rights violations.
Messiah Missionary Baptist Church trying to shake off over $1 million in cleanup costs after Hurricane Laura
The Messiah Missionary Baptist Church claims it doesn't have to pay out in a contract worth over $1.5 million to various disaster recovery companies hired after Hurricane Laura in an April 7 federal court complaint.
East Baton Rouge football coach files lawsuit, says principal joked he would have a heart attack
The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board wants to take an age discrimination lawsuit from a former dean to federal court.
Canal St. Waffle House sued after vomit on stairs causes fall
The Canal St. Waffle House is called to pay a personal injury lawsuit in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court after a woman slipped on vomit on the diner's front steps.
Terrebonne Parish tangling with feds in litigation over Hollywood Road project
An attempt to update Hollywood Road in Terrebonne Parish has tangled the Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government (TPCA), the U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and FHWA Administrator Stephanie Pollock in federal court.