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SEC files 'cherry picking' complaint against Lafayette financial adviser
LAFAYETTE – The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a complaint against a Louisiana financial adviser alleging that the company was involved in a "cherry picking" scheme, stealing millions from clients.
Deadline missed in appeal of judgment in St. Anne Lodging robbery case
An appeal from a group of men who were beaten and robbed while staying at an Orleans Parish hotel has been dismissed by a Louisiana court.
Former TD Solutions employee claims he was fired for whistleblowing
A Grant Parish man is suing a trucking company after he was terminated for notifying the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of a potential illegal immigrant without a drivers license transporting goods for the company.
Woman sues Golden Nugget, Lake Charles Police for alleged false arrest
Golden Nugget Casino and the Lake Charles City Police Department face a lawsuit over excessive force and false arrest.
Kwik Stop stores selling fake pipes, lawsuit says
Kwik Stop convenience store chain faces a federal trademark lawsuit for allegedly selling counterfeit glass water pipes.
Marine transportation firm requests federal court to hear dispute over disaster relief oil shipment
LAFAYETTE – A Louisiana-based marine transportation company being sued in a dispute involving the shipping of 5 million gallons of oil to Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria recently requested the breach of contract suit be moved to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana.
Allen Parish Sheriff's Office arrested the wrong woman, lawsuit says
Allen Parish Sheriff Doug Hebert and four deputies face a federal lawsuit from a woman who claims she was falsely arrested.
Insurance group wants courts to toss out $18 million policies claim
BATON ROUGE, La. -- A nationally recognized insurance group has asked a Louisiana court to deny a $18 million insurance claim from an Arkansas oil company.
Chevron seeking nearly $11 million in dispute over stock option in Baton Rouge venture
BATON ROUGE – Chevron recently filed a breach of contract suit claiming it is owed nearly $11 million after it exercised its option to sell its shares in the Hilton Capitol Center, a hotel and commercial space
in Baton Rouge.
Court reporting services claim advances against Louisiana Board of Examiners
NEW ORLEANS -- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has upheld part of a claim filed against the Louisiana Board of Examiners of Certified Court Reporters.
Federal court rules against couple in Louisiana Health Services insurance case
NEW ORLEANS -- The U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Louisiana has ruled against an argument filed by Karen S. Kovach and Isaac Soileau, owners of Soileau & Associates LLC, regarding an insurance claim.
Former Avondale employee ordered to disclose asbestos settlement
A Louisiana judge has ruled that documents related to a settlement claim over asbestos-related cancer can be obtained.
Contractor's motion for summary judgment denied in suit over bid on university student housing project
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana recently denied a contractor's motion for summary judgment in his suit against a subcontractor over a bid submission for a Southeastern Louisiana University housing project.
Biomedical company awarded $4,000 in legal fees, not the $8,728 it sought
NEW ORLEANS – A judge in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana recently determined a Covington-based biomedical company is entitled to $4,000 in attorneys' fees in a dispute over specially formulated medical foods.
Ergon-St. James awarded $10 million for damages to terminal/dock facility struck by two ships
NEW ORLEANS – A judge in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District Louisiana recently awarded more than $10 million in damages to the owner of a crude oil shipping terminal and dock that was damaged by two two ships that had collided.
Former state agency employee loses discrimination lawsuit
Court finds no evidence that former employee was discriminated against in being denied promotions
Judge clears way for injured rail worker's suit against NOPB to proceed
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana recently cleared the way for a jury to hear a civil case filed by a switchman for the New Orleans Public Belt Railroad who was injured while moving railcars.
Judge dismisses several claims in company's suit alleging payroll scheme by two employees
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana recently agreed to toss out several claims by a Cut Off company that is suing two former employees in an alleged payroll scheme.
Food hall cannot open new eateries under 'St. Roch Market' name until trial, judge rules
A federal judge blocked a New Orleans food hall from using the St. Roch Market name for other restaurants around the United States.
Former Annie Sloan Chalk Paints distributor loses appeal
Jolie Designs & Decor claims it was in the right to sell products outside the U.S.