Covington
Recent News About Covington
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Terrebonne Parish man petitions federal government for return of property
NEW ORLEANS – A Terrebonne Parish man alleges some of his personal property was seized in a tax matter involving his wife. -
Consumers claim Lumber Liquidators flooring's emission of chemical caused health issues
NEW ORLEANS – Three consumers allege flooring they installed in their homes caused health problems because the flooring emitted excessive levels of formaldehyde. -
District manager alleges health management company failed to pay overtime
NEW ORLEANS — A St. Tammany Parish woman is suing a health management business, alleging failure to pay overtime wages. -
Maritime worker blames vessel owner for injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A Mississippi man is suing a Baton Rouge shipbuilding company, alleging its negligence led to the plaintiff suffering injuries. -
Rental company alleges Louisiana production business owes $143,000
NEW ORLEANS — A Texas equipment rental company is suing a Covington production business, alleging it owes back rent of more than $143,000. -
Cakebread Art Antiques Inc. alleges it was not paid after auction
NEW ORLEANS – An auction company is seeking damages after two customers failed to pay for items bid on. -
Two convicted murderers seek to intervene in suit over constitutionality of lethal injections
BATON ROUGE – Convicted murderers Shedran Williams and Todd Wessinger, who have been on death row since being sentenced in the 1990s, are seeking to join a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the method of execution used in Louisiana. -
Auction company claims that a customer was not able to pay for items bought
NEW ORLEANS – An auction company is seeking damages over claims a New York individual did not pay for items purchased at an auction. -
Crawford Electric Supply alleges it is owed for supplies provided for school project
NEW ORLEANS – A supply company is seeking damages, claiming that it was not paid for supplies provided for a school project. -
Man claims Laborde Marine Management did not provide a seaworthy vessel
NEW ORLEANS – A former employee of a New Orleans business alleges he was injured on the job. -
Legal reform group director: Clients get ‘peanuts,’ lawyers make millions in class actions
WASHINGTON – In an unprecedented raid, the U.S. government shut down the Stanford Financial Group’s brokerage firm, trust and banking operations in February 2009 alleging it was operating a Ponzi scheme. But seven years later, families and retirees - many of whom are in Louisiana - are still losing money thanks to attorneys who allegedly took more than their fair share. -
Seaman alleges vessel operators' negligence caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A seaman is suing a maritime operator, alleging its negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff. -
Women allege hostile work environment at Brock Services
NEW ORLEANS – A mother and daughter who worked in asbestos abatement allege they were discriminated against by their male co-workers. -
Woman claims chair caused injuries
GRETNA – A woman is seeking damages, claiming that she was caused to fall from a chair that rolled out from under her. -
Man alleges knee injures after fall on wet floor at Holiday Inn
GRETNA – An Indiana couple is seeking damages claiming that the husband was caused to slip and fall on an unmarked portion of wet ground. -
Covington driver blames Texas motorist for injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A Covington motorist is suing another driver and insurance companies, alleging negligence led to him being struck by a vehicle and injured. -
Muslim professor accuses college of religious discrimination
NEW ORLEANS — A Muslim associate professor is suing Southern University and officials, alleging religious discrimination. -
Parents of a minor file suit against St. Tammany Parish School Board
NEW ORLEANS – Parents of a minor are suing St. Tammany Parish School Board and other persons alleging their son was wrongfully expelled from school and that his civil rights were violated. -
Man claims injuries after Jefferson Parish crash
NEW ORLEANS – A man is suing a driver alleging injuries after an accident in Jefferson Parish. -
Vessel cleaning service alleges ship owner owes $108,000
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana vessel cleaning servicing business is suing the owners of a ship, alleging breach of contract in failing to pay more than $108,000 for completed work.