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Recent News About Lafayette Consolidated Government
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Welder accuses maritime businesses of negligence
LAFAYETTE — An Iberia Parish man is suing a maritime business, alleging its negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff. -
Oldest living former president of LSBA: Technology 'dramatically changed the practice of law'
NEW ORLEANS – As the oldest living former president of the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA), Bob Wright is pleasantly surprised at how time has changed the legal profession. -
Vermillion Parish DA jumps on bandwagon, files coastal land loss lawsuit against oil and gas companies
LAFAYETTE – The 15th Judicial District Attorney Keith Stutes recently filed a lawsuit seeking damages from a variety of oil and gas companies, blaming them for the environmental contamination and coastal erosion created by decades of drilling and production in Vermilion Parish. -
Two operators are suing former employer for alleged unpaid wages
Two operators accuse Magnolia Torque & Testing, Inc. of unpaid wagesLAFAYETTE — Two operators have filed a class-action lawsuit against Magnolia Torque & Testing, Inc. , a former employer, citing alleged violation of workers compensation acts.Simon Joseph Dubois and Joseph Conwell filed a complaint on behalf of all others similarly situated on July 27, in the U.S. -
Attorney: Case could decide if $500,000 cap applies to certain types of medical malpractice suits
NEW ORLEANS – A little-reported medical malpractice lawsuit now before the Louisiana Supreme Court could decide whether a damages cap defined by state law covers certain negligence cases, a malpractice attorney based in Metairie said during a recent interview. -
A Clear Message: Extortion
This past Thursday the District Attorney for the 15th Judicial District, Keith Stutes, announced the filing of litigation against 49 oil and gas defendants on behalf of Vermilion Parish. -
Illinois company alleges St. John the Baptist Parish Board of Ed did not pay for services
NEW ORLEANS – An Illinois company alleges a school board owes it for property restoration after Hurricane Isaac. -
Burner Fire Control Inc. accused of not paying overtime
LAFAYETTE – A fire and safety technician operator has filed a class-action lawsuit against a Lafayette business alleging he was not paid overtime wages. -
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. -
Restoration companies accuse multiple businesses of trademark infringement
LAFAYETTE — Restoration companies are suing multiple defendants, alleging they breached terms of their settlement agreement. -
Paint inspector alleges former employer owes overtime
NEW ORLEANS — A Mississippi man is suing his former employer, alleging failure to pay proper overtime. -
Lafayette Parish patient blames doctors for eye injuries
LAFAYETTE — A Lafayette Parish woman is suing the United States and two doctors, alleging they botched the plaintiff's eye injury. -
St, Mary's Parish man accues local law enforcement of defamation
LAFAYETTE — A St. Mary Parish man man is suing local law enforcement officials, alleging he was wrongfully arrested. -
Marine equipment alleges multiple entities owe more than $400,000
LAFAYETTE — A Houston marine equipment provider is suing multiple defendants, alleging they owe more than $400,000. -
Consumer alleges retail company failed to make proper disclosure
LAFAYETTE — A Louisiana man has filed a class action lawsuit against a retail company, alleging failure to provide copies of consumer reports, notices and disclosure when the plaintiff applied for a job. -
Lead operator accuses former employers of racial harassment
LAFAYETTE — A Lafayette man is suing a Louisiana company and its owner, alleging racial discrimination. -
Suit filed against Subway restaurant over alleged injuries
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish couple is seeking damages following an incident in a Subway in which the woman was allegedly caused to fall. -
Unique System LLC alleges it is owed by vessel, two companies
NEW ORLEANS – An Iberia Parish business alleges it was not paid for services provided. -
Sandblaster alleges he was injured while painting
LAFAYETTE – A sandblaster alleges he was injured because of exposure to fumes and gases. -
Man alleges he slipped on mud-covered deck and was injured
NEW ORLEANS – A St. Mary Parish man has filed suit against his Houma employer alleging he was injured while on the job.