U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana Lake Charles Division
Recent News About U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana Lake Charles Division
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DeRidder pet owner alleges deputy fired at dogs when trying to capture them
LAKE CHARLES — A DeRidder pet owner is suing a Beauregard Parish sheriff and deputy, citing alleged unlawful use of deadly force and illegal seizure. -
Inmate alleges physician, nurse and administrator denied medical treatment
LAKE CHARLES – An inmate alleges he was denied medical treatment at Allen Correctional Center. -
Doerle Food Services accused of terminating woman in retaliation for taking leave
LAKE CHARLES – A Calcasieu Parish woman alleges was wrongfully terminated in retaliation for taking a leave to care for her mother. -
Woman alleges she was wrongfully terminated from joint employers for reporting harassment
LAKE CHARLES – A Florien woman alleges she was terminated in retaliation for filing a sexual harassment complaint. -
Union Pacific Railroad Co. alleges negligence of Doug Nicholas Trucking driver caused collision
LAKE CHARLES – An interstate rail carrier alleges a locomotive was damaged after it collided with a tractor-trailer that had stopped at a railroad crossing in Oakdale. -
The Fox Hole Sports Lounge accused of broadcasting UFC fight without license
LAKE CHARLES – A Leesville sports bar is accused of broadcasting a sports match without paying a license fee. -
Marine transport company claims towing barge operators negligently damaged its boat
LAKE CHARLES — A marine transportation company is suing towing boat barge owners, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent damages. -
Former auditor for Amerisafe Insurance Co. seeks payment of allegedly unpaid overtime
LAKE CHARLES – A Missouri man alleges a Deridder business did not pay him overtime wages. -
Avemco Insurance Co. alleges Beard's Aircraft Services' negligence caused plane damage
LAKE CHARLES – An insurance company has filed suit against a Bell City aviation company after a plane was damaged. -
Pet owner alleges sheriff, deputy took away her dogs
LAKE CHARLES — A Lake Charles pet owner is suing Beauregard Parish law enforcement officials, alleging violation of civil rights in taking away her dogs. -
Man alleges he was never paid for work for Thind Petroleum LLC, New Sartaj LLC
LAKE CHARLES – A former Lake Charles resident now residing in California alleges he worked without being paid at gas stations in Jennings and Lake Charles. -
Saving Country Music owner alleges Mustang 107.1 radio station used work without authorization
LAKE CHARLES – A Texas man operating a website covering the country music industry alleges a Carencro radio station used his work without permission. -
Couple alleges USPS employee caused Lake Charles accident
LAKE CHARES – A Lake Charles couple alleges they suffered damages and personal injuries after an accident in the city with a United States Postal Service employee. -
Matheson Tri-Gas Inc. claims Arkansas company did not finish Westlake plant construction
LAKE CHARLES – A New Jersey corporation alleges an Arkansas company did not finish a construction project. -
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office employee alleges he and other canine handlers were not properly paid for time needed to care for dogs
LAKE CHARLES – A deputy and former canine handler for the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office alleges he and other handlers were not properly compensated for all the hours needed to care for the dogs. -
Academy Training School, Progressive Buildings accused of wage violations
LAKE CHARLES — A licensed practical nurse from Calcasieu Parish is suing joint employers, alleging violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act. -
Kulaga Construction Company among defendants accused of owing money
LAKE CHARLES — An electrical supplier claims it is owed more than $85,000. -
U.S. alleges taxpayer, property owners owe nearly $353,000
LAKE CHARLES — The U.S. government is suing two Louisiana residents and a Texas woman, alleging they owe nearly $353,000 in unpaid federal taxes. -
Casino employee claims Golden Nugget Casino Lake Charles discriminated against him
LAKE CHARLES — A former Cambodian employee who resides in Texas has filed a claim against his former employer, Golden Nugget Casino Lake Charles, citing alleged discrimination. -
6 ex-employees accuse Wal-Mart of discrimination
LAKE CHARLES — A group of Louisiana employees is suing Wal-Mart, alleging the defendant wrongfully terminated their employment.