Lafayette Consolidated Government
Recent News About Lafayette Consolidated Government
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Logging truck operator alleges he was injured on Parker Drilling Offshore barge
NEW ORLEANS – A St. Landry Parish man alleges that he injured his back while on a barge. -
Jefferson Parish woman seeking damages following a trip and fall over slab of concrete
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is seeking damages following a trip and fall. -
Man alleges he was injured in skiff accident, seeks $2 million from Hilcorp Energy Co.
LAFAYETTE – An Evangeline Parish man alleges that he is totally disabled because of the negligence of an energy company. -
A Louisiana firm is suing construction solutions provider for alleged breach of contract
Louisiana firm accuses Z. -
State trooper sues ex-wife and Judge Candyce Perret for allegedly lying in election ads
A Louisiana state trooper has filed a defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife and a judge for allegedly making false claims about him in election ads. -
Nurse practitioner alleges she is owed unpaid overtime wages
BATON ROUGE – A nurse practitioner alleges she was wrongfully misclassified as exempt from overtime pay by her former employer. -
F. Miller Properties did not pay a minimum wage, former employees allege
BATON ROUGE – Former employees of the Miller Waffle House Restaurants allege they were not paid a minimum wage. -
House bill aims to allow marriages for people without birth certificates
BATON ROUGE — A new bill in the House would pave the way for Louisiana citizens to obtain a marriage license without a birth certificate, a move applauded by a Vietnamese-American man recently denied the right to marry. -
Welder alleges he was injured by another man while aboard ship
LAFAYETTE – A welder alleges he was injured by a Schlumberger employee while stationed on a drillship. -
MCMG Capital Advisors alleges Food-N-Fun owes $675,000
LAFAYETTE – An investment banking firm alleges that a New Iberia owner of marketing and convenience retailing stores failed to pay a transaction fee. -
Two claim UTC Laboratories did not pay amounts owed after termination
NEW ORLEANS – Two individuals formerly employed as area vice presidents allege that they were not provided compensation as outlined in their contract upon their termination. -
Former employee accuses Schlumberger and MetLife of wrongful termination
DT&R field specialist recently filed a class-action lawsuit against Schlumberger Technology Corporation, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company for alleged denial of benefits and wrongful termination. -
Disabled man alleges Buddy Rhodes Inc. property is inaccessible to him
LAFAYETTE – A disabled Lafayette Parish man alleges a Lafayette dry cleaner is not accessible to him because of his wheelchair. -
Man alleges Alliant Rigserv owes unpaid wages
LAFAYETTE – A Terrebonne Parish man claims his former Houston-based did not pay him for all hours worked. -
Louisiana courts use mix of civil, common law
Legal experts say Louisiana takes a unique approach to its courts, with judges blending two systems to make rulings. -
Mother accuses U.S. Department of Health and Human Services of negligence regarding son's treatment
LAFAYETTE – An Evangeline Parish mother alleges a federally operated health care facility failed to timely diagnose her minor son's medical condition. -
Houston attorney disciplined in Louisiana
The Louisiana Supreme Court, at the behest of the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board’s Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC), ruled on April 13 to discipline Texas attorney Lance Hac Nguyen. -
Advanced Turbine Services alleges Turbine Power Technology failed to pay for engines
LAFAYETTE – A Franklin limited liability company is alleged to owe more than $3 million for engines and services. -
PetroVentures Inc. alleged to owe more than $900,000 for equipment rental
LAFAYETTE – An equipment rental company alleges a Lafayette corporation failed to pay for services provided. -
Man alleges On Trac Inc. of Tennessee failed to compensate him at correct overtime rate
LAFAYETTE – A fiber optic technician has filed a class-action lawsuit against his Scott employer alleging he is owed unpaid wages.