U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana
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Iberville Parish man accuses Plaquemine police chief of false imprisonment
BATON ROUGE — An Iberville Parish man is suing the Plaquemine Police Department police chief, alleging false arrest. -
Georgia customer accuses Xarelto producers of fraud, negligence
NEW ORLEANS — A Georgia man is suing a group of drug companies involved with the production and sale of Xarelto, alleging warranty breach and fraud. -
Nurse accuses West Feliciana Parish hospital board of unfair treatment
BATON ROUGE — A staff nurse is suing the West Feliciana Parish hospital board, alleging violation of her civil rights. -
Louisiana woman accuses consumer reporting agencies of false reports
BATON ROUGE — An East Baton Rouge Parish woman is suing two consumer reporting agencies, alleging false reporting and inaccurate information. -
Plywood manufacturer accuses polyurethane patch business of antitrust violations
BATON ROUGE — A Louisiana plywood manufacturer is suing an Oregon polyurethane patch manufacturer, alleging violation of antitrust law. -
Charles Schwab alleges former employee misappropriated trade secrets
BATON ROUGE — Charles Schwab is suing a former employee, alleging he failed to comply with confidentiality and non-solicitation agreements. -
Fleet service companies allege barge owners owe $70,000
BATON ROUGE — Two fleet services companies are suing barge owners, alleging failure to pay for completed work. -
Ascension Parish judge accused of conflict of interest over 'conviction fees'
BATON ROUGE – An Ascension Parish man is suing a local judge in federal court over conviction fees, alleging it is a conflict of interest partly because a portion of the judge's pay comes out of the fees. -
Nurse accuses West Feliciana Parish hospital district of racial discrimination
BATON ROUGE — An African-American nurse from East Baton Rouge Parish is suing the West Feliciana Parish hospital board, alleging unfair treatment and discrimination. -
Entergy Operations accused of not paying overtime
BATON ROUGE – Security team members are suing their former employer over allegations that they were not paid overtime. -
Lab director alleges U.S. government unfairly closed facility
NEW ORLEANS — A laboratory director is suing the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, alleging violation of his professional rights. -
Angola death row outfitted with heat sensors, other cooling measures
ANGOLA — With the Louisiana summer approaching, officials at Louisiana State Penitentiary have installed heat sensors to monitor conditions on death row. -
Customer accuses creditor of fraudulent transfer
BATON ROUGE — Two Louisiana residents are suing a Baton Rouge credit institution, alleging fraudulent transfer. -
Company alleges ship damaged dock, repair costs estimated to be $20 million
NEW ORLEANS – A sugar distributor has filed a suit against a ship and its owners alleging that the ship damaged a dock, rendering it unusable until it is repaired. -
Credit business accuses Baton Rogue customer of false representation
BATON ROUGE — A credit company is suing a Baton Rogue customer, alleging false representations and actual fraud. -
Transfer of home subject of suit in bankruptcy court
BATON ROUGE – A woman seeks the court's help in a dispute over the transfer of a martial home. -
Workers' compensation coverage is the subject of a court battle
BATON ROUGE – A workers' compensation insurer is seeking declaratory relief alleging it is not liable for a case. -
Reporter's federal lawsuit against Baton Rouge police could lead to future reforms
BATON ROUGE – A television reporter’s federal lawsuit alleging that he was illegally confined and his First Amendment rights trampled while at a crime scene in Baton Rouge last year could help foster better relations between police and the press, the legal defense director of a journalists’ advocacy group said on Thursday. -
Alleged IVC filter defect causes man to seek damages against the manufacturers
BATON ROUGE – A man who allegedly faced complications after the implant of a medical device in his body is seeking damages from the manufacturer for the device's alleged defects. -
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.