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Former Employee Alleges Poultry Company Engaged in Sex Discrimination and Retaliation
Barbara Brown has filed a lawsuit against her former employer DG Foods, accusing them of sex-based discrimination and retaliation after rejecting inappropriate advances from management. -
Louisiana Farmer Alleges Racial Discrimination by U.S Department of Agriculture
A Louisiana farmer has filed a lawsuit against the U.S Department of Agriculture alleging systemic racial discrimination in lending practices that have hindered his farming operations since 1984. -
Woman files sexual discrimination, retaliation case against poultry processor
A former employee has filed a sex discrimination and retaliation lawsuit against poultry processing facility. -
Mother Alleges Shreveport Police Officers Used Excessive Force Leading to Son's Death
A lawsuit has been filed by Chasity Lawrence against the City of Shreveport and its police department over her son’s death due to alleged excessive force by officers during an encounter in December 2023. -
Parents Allege Faulty Safety Locks Caused Child's Injuries; Sue Manufacturers
A lawsuit has been filed by Emily Smith and Alexander Campbell against several corporations following an incident where their son fell due to allegedly defective window safety locks. -
Maritime Worker Sues Offshore Companies Over Unsafe Conditions Leading to Injury
Stephen Meche has filed a lawsuit against three offshore companies alleging negligence after sustaining serious injuries while working on a vessel. -
Plaintiff with Disability Alleges Local Restaurant Operators Violate Accessibility Laws
Daniel Todd has taken legal action against operators of Darrell’s Restaurant in Alexandria for allegedly failing to comply with accessibility laws under the ADA and LCHR due to architectural barriers hindering wheelchair access. -
Daniel Todd accuses Frances Properties Inc., owner of strip mall in Alexandria LA., of ADA Violations
Daniel Todd has filed a lawsuit against Frances Properties Inc., alleging violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act due to accessibility barriers at their property in Alexandria, Louisiana. -
Plaintiff Daniel Todd alleges fast food operators violated ADA
Daniel Todd has taken legal action against J.F Partner’s L.L.C., and B & G Food Enterprises over alleged ADA violations at a Taco Bell restaurant in Alexandria, Louisiana. -
Plaintiff Daniel Todd Accuses Property Owner Monica Layne Givens of Violating Disability Access Laws
Daniel Todd has filed a lawsuit against Monica Layne Givens alleging violations of disability access laws at her property in Alexandria, Louisiana. -
Inmate Alleges Louisiana Jail Violates First Amendment Rights Over Reading Material Ban
An inmate has filed a lawsuit against officials at Tensas Parish Detention Center alleging violations of his First Amendment rights due to restrictions on receiving reading materials while incarcerated. -
Tenant Alleges Real Estate Owner Engaged in Unlawful Eviction Practices
In a dramatic lawsuit filed in Shreveport's federal court, Cameron Kemp accuses several parties including real estate owners and a judge of executing an illegal eviction process violating his constitutional rights. -
Plaintiff accuses former employer university system board and police chief of discrimination
Rebecca Kaase has filed a lawsuit against her former employer alleging employment discrimination based on age and disability at Louisiana Tech University. -
Plaintiff Alleges Convenience Store Chain Violated Disability Access Laws
Daniel Todd has filed a lawsuit against Circle K Stores Inc., claiming violations of disability access laws at one of its locations in Alexandria, Louisiana. -
Veteran Sues U.S. Department Over Alleged Negligent Non-Treatment
A veteran is suing the U.S. Department over alleged negligent non-treatment after being diagnosed with latent tuberculosis but not informed or treated promptly by VA facilities across different states. -
Plaintiff Alleges Accessibility Violations Against Restaurant Operators Under ADA
Daniel Todd has filed a lawsuit against BRH Properties LLC and Southern River Restaurants over alleged violations of accessibility laws at an Applebee’s location in Alexandria, Louisiana. -
Plaintiff accuses University of Racial Discrimination
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against The University of Louisiana at Monroe alleging racial discrimination and wage disparity violations under Title VII and other civil rights laws. -
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Southwestern Electric Power Co., Blames Utility Company for Damages
A local business has filed a lawsuit against Southwestern Electric Power Co., accusing them of negligence related to poorly maintained power lines that caused injuries and financial losses exceeding $35,000. -
Plaintiff accuses religious organization The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints over negligence and child abuse
A lawsuit filed by Gina Avery against The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints alleges negligence and child abuse within its ecclesiastical units in Louisiana. -
Plaintiffs Allege Excessive Force by City Police Resulted in Wrongful Death
A civil rights lawsuit has been filed against the City of Shreveport and one of its police officers over the fatal shooting of Fleen Myles III during a traffic stop last year.