Terrebonne Parish
Recent News About Terrebonne Parish
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Former inmate alleges he was denied medical treatment at Terrebonne Parish Criminal Justice Complex
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana man says sheriff’s deputies and medical staff of the Terrebonne Parish Criminal Justice Complex denied him treatment for an infection while he was incarcerated. -
Lawson Environmental Services accuses business partner of contract breach
NEW ORLEANS – A Terrebonne Parish environmental company says its business partner broke an agreement to help it complete an Environmental Protection Agency contract. -
Parents of deceased teenager accuse sheriff’s deputies of wrongful death
NEW ORLEANS – The parents of several teenagers say two Terrebonne Parish sheriff’s deputies used excessive force on their sons, killing one via a gunshot wound. -
Worker charges Vacco with discrimination after he was shown hangman's noose
A Terrebonne Parish man is suing over civil rights violations and race discrimination at his workplace. Terence Brooks filed the suit Nov. 9 in U.S. -
Worker sues Quality Energy, alleging unpaid disability benefits
A Terrebonne Parish man is suing his employer, alleging unpaid disability benefits. -
NAACP challenge of Terrebonne Parish voting methods filed
Lawyers for the NAACP Legal Defense Fund (LDF) have filed papers claiming that the voting method for the 32nd Judicial District Court discriminates against black voters in Terrebonne Parish. -
Freedom Well Services sued over alleged employment discrimination
A Terrebonne Parish man is suing his former employer over claims of unlawful employment practices resulting in his termination. -
Failed gastric surgery device spurs victim to sue Allergan over negligence claims
A Terrebonne Parish woman and her adult children are suing a California-based medical device manufacturer, alleging negligence, manufacturing defect, strict liability, and breach of warranty following a medical injury originating in a 2011 procedure. -
Correction: Louisiana plaintiff attorneys to make millions from local government Deepwater Horizon settlement
NEW ORLEANS – Of the $371 million in Deepwater Horizon settlements awarded to local governments last month, Louisiana law firms stand to rake in a hefty percentage of that in legal fees. The influx of cash to local governments, part of a $687.4 million settlement oil giant BP made to state and local governing agencies across the Gulf Coast due to the oil spill, means big paydays for a handful of politically connected Louisiana law firms. One of the largest beneficiaries of the settlement is H -
Houma business sues two Louisiana companies, alleging failure of coverage
A Houma company is suing its contractor and insurance company, alleging they are obligated to provide more defense coverage related to claims filed in a separate lawsuit. -
Fidelity Investments sued over claims of withheld retirement funds
A Terrebonne Parish woman is suing Fidelity Investments over claims she has been unlawfully deprived of retirement proceeds. -
Former officer alleges racial discrimination by Houma police
A former police officer is suing the Houma police, alleging violation of his civil rights in regard to alleged unlawful employment practices. -
Minority educator and coach sues school over job loss
A former school employee is suing a school on charges of race discrimination in connection with her 2015 termination. -
Disabled man seeks court action for shopping center accessibility
A Lafourche Parish man is suing two property owner-management firms, alleging unlawful disregard of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). -
Restaurant sued for allegedly intercepting pay-per-view signals
NEW ORLEANS -- A pay-per-view provider is suing a local establishment for allegedly intercepting programs for their own customers to watch for free. -
Couple seeks $3.5 million over workplace accident
A Terrebonne Parish couple brought a lawsuit against three oil industry firms for alleged negligence in a 2012 matter. -
Floorhand sues employer over hand injuries
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Captain sues employer claiming injuries in offshore workplace accident
SpagnolettiA Terrebonne Parish man is suing his employer, alleging negligence in a 2013 workplace incident.Stanley Hotard Jr. filed a lawsuit March 24 in U.S District Court Eastern District of Louisiana against Graestone Logistics and KBK Marine.According to the complaint, on June 21, 2013, Hotard, employed by the defendants as a captain and crew member of the Shelby Jean, was injured when he slipped
