U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana Lafayette Division
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana Lafayette Division
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Employee alleges network services provider failed to pay overtime
ALEXANDRIA — An employee from Avoyelles Parish has filed a class-action lawsuit against a network services provider, alleging unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation laws. -
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. -
Shipyard worker accuses employer of not paying overtime
LOUISIANA — A shipyard worker is suing a Morgan City business, alleging refusal to pay overtime. -
U.S. accuses Robeline man of Social Security fraud
ALEXANDRIA — The U.S. government unit is suing a Robleine man, alleging Social Security fraud. -
Financing company alleges equipment renter damaged property
SHREVEPORT — A financing and leasing company is suing an equipment rental company, alleging willful and malicious injury. -
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. -
Teenager blames Bossier City for K-9 dog mauling
SHREVEPORT – A high school student is suing two patrol officers and Bossier City, alleging a K-9 dog attacked him without provocation. -
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. -
Couple sues Chuck E. Cheese's for allegedly not accommodating son's food allergies
LAFAYETTE – A couple is suing the owners of a Chuck E. Cheese's for allegedly failing to accommodate for their son’s allergies. -
All Coast claims Fleet Operators' negligence caused vessel damage
NEW ORLEANS – An offshore liftboats company is suing a marine transportation company after alleged negligence caused damage to a vessel. -
Chalkley Fields owners dispute court costs
LAKE CHARLES – The owner of an oil, gas, and mineral lease in Chalkley Field in Cameron Parish is seeking reimbursement from the other lease holders over alleged court costs in a settlement suit. -
Worker accuses Texas communications business of wrongful termination
SHREVEPORT — A Bossier Parish woman suffering from IBS is suing a Texas communications company, alleging she was wrongfully terminated for taking leave in accordance with the FMLA. -
Oil company alleges it is not liable for deadly explosion
LAKE CHARLES – Texas Petroleum Investments Company (TPIC) is alleging it did not act in negligence over a fatal accident. -
Technician blames rig owners for concussion, facial injuries
LAFAYETTE — A torque technician is suing the owners and operators of a maritime rig, alleging their negligence caused him severe injuries. -
Employees allege Evangeline Home Center failed to pay proper wages
LAFAYETTE — Two former employees are suing a Carencro home retail stores, alleging unpaid minimum wage and overtime compensation. -
Man alleges U.S. Commissioner of Social Security unlawfully denied his application
LAFAYETTE – A man has filed suit over claims that his application for Social Security benefits was wrongfully denied. -
Chinese-made flooring subject of another lawsuit
LAFAYETTE – A family who purchased flooring from Lumber Liquidators alleges that the hardware company sold them defective and dangerous products. -
Mother blames Iberia Parish School Board for son's allegedly wrongful arrest
LAFAYETTE-OPELOUSA – A mother and her son are filing a lawsuit against the Iberia Parish School Board and school officials alleging wrongful arrest and defamation of a student.