Lafayette Consolidated Government
Recent News About Lafayette Consolidated Government
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Tampa Shipholdings claims Seacraft Shipyard did not repair vessels
LAFAYETTE – The owner of two vessels alleges a company failed to repair the ships as contracted. -
Worker claims scaffolding gave way while he was working, caused injuries
LAFAYETTE – A tank operator alleges he was injured when the scaffolding he was working on snapped and caused him to fall. -
Danos and Curole Marine Contractors seeks judgment regarding maintenance, cure benefits
LAFAYETTE – An employer alleges a St. Martinville man is not further entitled to any maintenance and cure benefits. -
Woman alleges Compass Health terminated her the day she returned from maternity leave
LAFAYETTE – A program director for a Mamou facility alleges that her position was removed while she was on maternity leave. -
Seaman alleges he was injured when Energy XXI employee dropped personnel basket
NEW ORLEANS – A REC Marine Logistics LLC employee alleges he was injured on the job by a personnel basket. -
About Families Inc. alleged to owe unpaid minimum, overtime wages
LAFAYETTE – A home health service worker has filed a class-action lawsuit against an Alexandria business over allegations she and others are owed unpaid wages. -
Customer seeks refund of furniture, drapery provided by Post Exclusive Interiors
NEW ORLEANS – A man alleges a Lafayette business failed to take back furniture and drapery that were unacceptable. -
Judges should be barred from hearing campaign donor's cases, LSU law professor says
BATON ROUGE – While trial lawyers and other such groups have every right to make campaign contributions, they're not immune to the consequences of those donations, an Louisiana State University law professor said during a recent interview. -
Law professor: Appointing, not electing, judges not 'undemocratic'
NEW ORLEANS – If Louisianans are genuinely troubled by the huge amount of campaign funds being spent on judicial elections in the state, they could stop electing judges, a legal ethics expert at Loyola University said during a recent interview. -
Access Inc. accused of owing more than $4,000 for purchased supplies
GRETNA – A supply company alleges a Lafayette company did not pay for supplies purchased on credit. -
Two painters allege JMA Painters did not pay overtime wages
LAFAYETTE – Two painters have filed a class-action lawsuit against a Lafayette company alleging they were not properly compensated for overtime work. -
Ruth's Chris Steak House diner alleges waitress caused her to fall
LAFAYETTE – A restaurant patron alleges she fell and suffered a traumatic brain injury after a waitress caused her to fall. -
Man alleges Audubon Field Solutions terminated him because of his age
GRETNA – A man claims that he was wrongfully terminated from his position as a paint and coatings inspector. -
Union Pacific Railroad, mill owner sued for alleged wrongful death
A wife and children are suing Union Pacific Railroad Company and Anthony Forest Products Company LLC, railroad crossing and mill owners, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence. -
Lafayette Parish School Board shows support for Louisiana Oil and Gas Association
LAFAYETTE -- The Lafayette Parish School Board recently passed a resolution declaring its opposition to Gov. John Bel Edwards’ demands for more lawsuits. -
Suspected plastic surgeon rapist claims bookkeeper accused of manslaughter swindled millions from him
GRETNA — A plastic surgeon accused of rape and voyeurism has filed suit against his bookkeeper for millions of dollars alleging the bookkeeper forged checks and stole $3.8 million to pay off debt and make investments for his own business. -
Trunkline Gas Co. allegedly failed to provide a safe work environment
LAFAYETTE — A painter has filed suit against a company for allegedly failing to ensure a safe workplace after he fell off a hybrid platform and sustained serious injuries. -
Crew member alleges Offshore Marine Contractors failed to provide safe working environment
LAFAYETTE — A seaman has filed suit against a lift boat owner for allegedly failing to take precautionary measures to prevent injuries. -
Matheson Tri-Gas Inc. claims Arkansas company did not finish Westlake plant construction
LAKE CHARLES – A New Jersey corporation alleges an Arkansas company did not finish a construction project. -
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette alleges former student owes more than $5,000
NEW ORLEANS – The University of Louisiana at Lafayette alleges a former student has not paid his fees.