Lafayette Consolidated Government
Recent News About Lafayette Consolidated Government
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Employee accuses oilfield service company of racial discrimination
NEW ORLEANS — A Lafayette Parish man originally from Ghana is suing an international oilfield service company, alleging a hostile work environment and racial discrimination. -
Captain blames barge owner for injuries aboard vessel
LAFAYETTE — A Louisiana sea captain is suing an oil services company, alleging its negligence led to him suffering injuries. -
Consumer accuses debt collection agency of telephone harassment
LAFAYETTE — A Mer Rouge woman is suing a debt collection agency, alleging telephone harassment. -
Gibson Energy Inc., Omni Energy Services Corp. file suit against insurance companies
LAFAYETTE – Two energy companies have filed a suit against their insurance companies over claims they have denied coverage in regards to a lawsuit. -
Iberia Parish woman accuses local police of violating civil rights in killing her dog
LAFAYETTE — An Iberia Parish woman is suing local law enforcement officers, alleging they violated her civil rights in shooting her dog to death. -
Industrial business alleges rig manufacturer owes $1.1 million
LAFAYETTE — An Illinois industrial services provider is suing a Louisiana rig manufacturer, alleging it owes more than $1.1 million for services provided. -
Diver alleges defect on ship caused injuries
LAFAYETTE — A diver is suing his employers over allegations a defect in his living quarters on the vessel Ocean Patriot caused him injuries. -
Jerry Baldwin will pursue new trial in racial ULL discrimination suit
BATON ROUGE — Following a mistrial in his discrimination suit against the University of Louisiana-Lafayette, former head football coach Jerry Baldwin has asked for another day in court. -
Company behind 'Duck Dynasty' sued over fatal St. Martin Parish crash
ST. MARTINVILLE – More than a year after the death of Madison Welch in a car accident on Interstate 10, the victim’s mother, Jennifer Young, is suing the company behind the television reality show Duck Dynasty, as well as the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development. -
Customer injured in fall blames Wal-Mart
LAFAYETTE — A Vermilion Parish consumer is suing Wal-Mart, alleging negligence led to her falling and suffering injuries. -
Employee alleges data management company failed to pay overtime
LAFAYETTE — A drilling operator is suing a data management company, alleging unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation laws. -
Vermillion Parish couple alleges oil company caused husband's injuries
LAFAYETTE — A Vermillion Parish couple is an offshore oil enterprise, alleging negligence led to injuries. -
Insurance companies allege former Amerisafe employee stole $1.35 million
LAKE CHARLES — Three insurance companies are suing a former Amerisafe employee, alleging false representation and fraud. -
Louisiana man alleges attacker owes $65,000
LAFAYETTE — A Louisiana man is suing an alleged attacker, alleging willful and malicious injury. -
Lafaeytte Parish business alleges Louisiana man owes $65,000
NEW ORLEANS — A Lafayette County company is suing a Louisiana man, alleging false representation or actual fraud. -
Attorney charged with battery files lawsuit alleging he was the victim
VIDALIA – An attorney has filed a lawsuit against Concordia Parish District Attorney Brad Burget in an ongoing dispute over who attacked whom. -
Island Operating seeks to recoup its costs during a legal battle
LAFAYETTE – A contractor and its insurance provider are seeking to recoup the costs they incurred during a case for which they allege no responsibility. -
Louisiana Political Museum honors retired Lafayette judge Kaliste Saloom
WINNFIELD – If you pay a visit the Louisiana Political Museum, you’ll see the vehicle the late Gov. Earl Long used for political campaigning and Gov. Huey P. Long’s ornate dining room set. But you can also take a gander at the roster of this year’s inductees into the museum’s Political Hall of Fame, including retired Lafayette Judge Kaliste Saloom Jr. -
Worker accuses Schlumberger of not paying overtime
LAFAYETTE – A Louisiana man is suing his former employer for allegedly failing to pay overtime wages he was due. -
Man alleges medical treatment was refused at LPDC
LIVINGSTON – A citizen of Livingston is suing over alleged violations of his Constitutional rights with regards to his arrest and incarceration.