Lafayette Consolidated Government
Recent News About Lafayette Consolidated Government
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Justice for sale in Louisiana?
NEW ORLEANS — The head of a grassroots legal-watchdog group in Louisiana is hoping that now that Jimmy Genovese has taken his position as a Louisiana Supreme Court judge, he will shake off the millions that backed his campaign. -
Midsouth Bank alleges it is owed for promissory note
NEW ORLEANS – A financial institution alleges it is owed more than $300,000 on a promissory note in default. -
Venable Fabricators Inc. alleges Hypertherm's negligence caused loss of production
LAFAYETTE – A Rayne business has filed suit against a thermal/plasma manufacturer over allegations it failed to train its representatives. -
Customer blames Family Dollar for fall, injuries
GRETNA – A customer is suing Family Dollar, alleging its negligence caused her to slip and fall in a New Orleans store. -
Waffle House patron alleges officers used excessive force
NEW ORLEANS – A Terrebonne Parish man alleges officers unlawfully used a stun gun on him and ordered him to leave a Waffle House after an incident that didn't involve him. -
Louisiana lawyer honors Mississippi war hero with new book
LAFAYETTE — A Louisiana attorney has penned the first-ever biography of a Mississippi native who took on major roles in shaping the outcome of both World War I and II. -
VFS US LLC alleges it is owe more than $1 million from Louisiana companies
LAFAYETTE – A North Carolina company alleges it is owed more than $1 million for promissory notes. -
Former Iberia Parish sheriff’s deputy claims she was terminated in retaliation
LAFAYETTE – A former Iberia Parish sheriff’s deputy alleges she was terminated in retaliation for supporting a female co-worker's harassment complaint. -
Kaufman County Builders alleges it wasn't paid for Cowboy Chicken Restaurant work
BATON ROUGE – A contractor claims it is owed $90,000 for construction work on the Cowboy Chicken Restaurant. -
University seeks unpaid balance of more than $2,500
NEW ORLEANS – A state university is seeking more than $2,500 for an unpaid balance. -
Mack Energy alleges it is owed more than $300,000 for well
LAFAYETTE – An Oklahoma corporation claims it was not paid for expenses incurred in a well operation. -
Club Z accused of airing Ultimate Fighting Championship without license
LAFAYETTE – A Lafayette business is accused of pirating a broadcast of a sporting event. -
Booze & Cues accused of pirating Ultimate Fighting Championship
LAFAYETTE – The owner of a Jennings establishment is accused of wrongfully distributing a sporting match. -
Plan participant accuses insurer of denying benefits
LAFAYETTE — A Denham Springs woman is suing an insurance plan administrator, alleging violation of workers compensation acts for not paying proper benefits. -
Former Bulldog Oilfield Services Inc. alleges he is owed unpaid overtime wages
SHREVEPORT – A hand pump operator has filed a class-action lawsuit against his former frac water transfer employer over allegations he was not paid overtime wages. -
Despite contention among judges, court rules contract adhesionary in Sky Zone case
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana Supreme Court recently ruled, despite contention among judges, that an arbitration clause within a contract for an indoor trampoline park's participation agreement was not enforceable because it was adhesionary and lacked mutuality of consent. -
Bayou Brothers Blasting claims Soniat Realty Inc. did not pay it for work
NEW ORLEANS – A blasting company alleges it is owed several thousand dollars for work it completed. -
Former assistant district attorney permanently disbarred following bribery plea
LAFAYETTE — A former district attorney in Lafayette has been permanently stripped of his license to practice law in the state of Louisiana after his involvement in a bribery scheme. -
Individual accuses Crowley police officer of excessive force
LAFAYETTE – An Acadia Parish man alleges he was assaulted by a Crowley Police officer. -
Former auditor for Amerisafe Insurance Co. seeks payment of allegedly unpaid overtime
LAKE CHARLES – A Missouri man alleges a Deridder business did not pay him overtime wages.