U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
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Deaf man alleges he was not provided auxiliary aides by Bossier Parish sheriff
LAFAYETTE – A deaf Bossier City man who communicates using American Sign Language alleges that he suffered discrimination because he was not provided an effective means of communicating with law enforcement. -
Consumer alleges Equifax, others failed to remove dispute language from credit report
LAFAYETTE – A consumer claims she was damaged because her credit report was not updated per her request. -
Man alleges Horseshoe Bossier City room was inaccessible to disabled patrons
LAFAYETTE – A Mississippi man who uses a wheelchair claims that his room at a Bossier Parish casino and hotel did not have accessible features. -
Couple alleges RV has defects, seeks rescission of contract
LAFAYETTE – A Krotz Springs couple alleges that the recreational vehicle they purchased has defects that have not been repaired. -
Mother files suit against owners, Corvias Military Living after dog allegedly attacked child
LAFAYETTE – A Vernon Parish mother has filed a suit over a dog attack that occurred in Fort Polk which she alleges injured her children. -
Man alleges defective Adapa Inc. drywall cart caused injuries
LAFAYETTE – A Pollock man alleges that he was injured because of a defective drywall cart. -
Disabled man alleges Buddy Rhodes Inc. property is inaccessible to him
LAFAYETTE – A disabled Lafayette Parish man alleges a Lafayette dry cleaner is not accessible to him because of his wheelchair. -
Woman alleges Chevrolet vehicle's seat warmers caused second-degree burns
LAFAYETTE – An Arkansas consumer alleges she was severely burned by seat warmers in a Chevrolet vehicle. -
Mother accuses U.S. Department of Health and Human Services of negligence regarding son's treatment
LAFAYETTE – An Evangeline Parish mother alleges a federally operated health care facility failed to timely diagnose her minor son's medical condition. -
Woodard Consulting Services LLC alleges Exco Operating failed to provide defense for suit
LAFAYETTE – A Ringgold oilfield consulting service alleges a Texas company breached its obligations to it. -
Woman's relatives seek $5 million in damages over allegations of wrongful death
LAFAYETTE – The surviving spouse and children of a woman allege a federal health care facility breached a standard of care in the woman's treatment. -
Martin Marietta Materials Southwest seeks more than $100,000 from 3-B Trucking
LAFAYETTE – An Avoyelles Parish company is accused of wrongfully withholding funds that were allegedly sent to it as a result of a clerical error. -
Government alleges individual, Angie's Tax Service's actions have harmed customers
SHREVEPORT – The government is seeking an injunction prohibiting a Princeton individual and a Ringgold business from dealing with federal tax returns. -
Motorist alleges she was injured in collision with KJ York Enterprise driver
LAFAYETTE – A woman alleges she was injured when the driver of a tractor-trailer failed to obey a traffic control device. -
Former hospital employee files suit against Veterans Affairs secretary over alleged disability discrimination
LAFAYETTE – An Alexandria woman formerly employed by the VA hospital in the city alleges she experienced disability discrimination. -
Consumer claims Janeway Law Firm sent misleading letters regarding alleged debt
LAFAYETTE – A Lafayette Parish consumer alleges a debt collector sent misleading letters. -
Man alleges Dynasty Donuts failed to list allergens in products
LAFAYETTE – A man alleges his father died as a result of an allergic reaction because a doughnut shop did not list the allergens in its products. -
Civil lawsuit filed against Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Office, Ville Platte PD
VILLE PLATTE — A lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana against the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Ville Platte Police Department alleges that the plaintiffs experienced illegal investigative holds and a violation of their Fourth Amendment rights. -
Lafayette man sues after being shot by police
A man who was shot after fleeing from a police officer is suing the officer and the parish government, alleging he was illegally arrested and deprived of his liberty. -
Christus St. Patrick Hospital accused of refusing to issue amount for refund check
LAFAYETTE – Four individuals allege they are owed the amount from a Medicare refund check that was incorrectly sent to a Baton Rouge health care facility.