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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Suit claims diabetes drug Actos caused bladder cancer
LAFAYETTE – A Michigan woman alleges her decedent suffered from bladder cancer as a result of taking a diabetes medication. -
RLI Insurance seeks declaratory judgment in case involving Franklin man
LAFAYETTE – An insurance company is suing a Franklin resident alleging he made false statements on his insurance policy. -
Parents blame U.S. government for son's drowning death
SHREVEPORT — A Monroe couple is suing the United States government, alleging its negligence caused the drowning death of their son. -
Disabled man alleges Shreveport shopping center operator failed to follow ADA rules
LAFAYETTE — A disabled man from Caddo Parish is suing a Shreveport shopping center operator, alleging failure to uphold to provide access for handicapped customers. -
Louisiana woman accuses Lafayette Parish officials, ex-huband of fictitious criminal charges
LAFAYETTE — A lawyer and his client are suing Lafayette Parish law enforcement officials, alleging wrongful criminal charges. -
Disabled man accuses shopping center operator of non-compliance with ADA law
LAFAYETTE — A Caddo Parish man is suing the operator of a small Shreveport shopping center, alleging failure to provide safe and full access to the property. -
Couple claims Dodge truck is defective, files suit against makers
LAFAYETTE – A Marksville couple alleges that the Dodge truck they purchased was defective. -
Franklin Parish residents claim officials have denied public services because of race
LAFAYETTE — Four years after a grant should have connected a predominately black neighborhood to Franklin Parish’s public water system, two residents have filed a federal lawsuit alleging the project is incomplete because of racial discrimination by parish officials. -
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. -
Customer alleges Wal-Mart negligence caused her injuries
LAKE CHARLES — A Calcasieu Parish customer is suing Wal-Mart, alleging a store's negligence caused her to fall and suffer 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. -
Homebuilders allege blueprint was used without authorization to build house
LAFAYETTE – Custom homebuilders have filed a suit against a Lake Charles business and homeowners over allegations they created unauthorized blueprints from a house design. -
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. -
Receptionist alleges employers failed to pay overtime, violated Family Leave Act
LAFAYETTE — A receptionist is suing her employers, alleging they failed to pay overtime and discriminated against her for being pregnant. -
U.S. senators introduce bill to rename Shreveport Federal Building in honor of late judge
WASHINGTON, – U.S. Sens. Bill Cassidy and David Vitter introduced a bill last week that would rename the Shreveport Federal Building to the "Tom Stagg Federal Building and United States Courthouse" in honor of the late judge Thomas ‘Tom’ Eaton Stagg. -
Nurse accuses medical center of racial discrimination
SHREVEPORT — An African-American nurse is suing a medical center, alleging violation of civil rights and wrongful eviction. -
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. -
Shipyard worker alleges contractors failed to pay overtime
LAFAYETTE — A shipyard laborer is suing his employers and a supervisor, alleging he was not paid proper overtime.