U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
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Carpenter files class action suit against employers for alleged unpaid overtime wages
LAFAYETTE — A carpenter has filed a class-action lawsuit against Travis Buquet Construction LLC, Travis Buquet Home Builders LLC, and Travis Buquet, employers, citing alleged violation of workers compensation acts. -
Shreveport residents claim unlawful arrest by Caddo Parish law enforcement agents
SHREVEPORT — Homeowner’s association officers have filed a class-action lawsuit against Caddo Parish Sheriff Steve Partor, Deputy Adam Jacobo and Deputy Marcus Jeansonne, law enforcement agents, citing alleged excessive use of force. -
Man alleges he was injured when he fell trying to get away from fire on platform
LAFAYETTE – A Terrebonne Parish man alleges he was injured while attempting to evacuate a platform to escape a fire. -
Passengers allege Berrio's Transportation driver's negligence caused injuries
ALEXANDRIA – Two Lafayette Parish residents allege they were injured when the vehicle they were traveling in was struck by tire. -
Ouachita Parish resident accuses Northern Louisiana Medical Center of negligence
MONROE — A Ouachita Parish resident is suing Ruston Louisiana Hospital Co. LLC d/b/a Northern Louisiana Medical Center, a health care provider, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries from a malfunctioning elevator. -
Film corporation alleges 'American Heist' was unlawfully distributed on BitTorrent
ALEXANDRIA – A Los Angeles corporation alleges its movie was illegally shared online. -
DOJ reaches settlement with Louisiana Tech to desegregate A.E. Phillips School
MONROE – The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached an agreement in a decade’s-long desegregation suit filed against the A.E. Phillips Laboratory School, a public school operating on Louisiana Tech University’s Lincoln Parish campus. -
Wolf Petroleum Services employee alleges he is owed unpaid wages
ALEXANDRIA – A rig operator working for a Minden company in North Dakota alleges he is owed unpaid wages and has filed a class-action suit. -
Southern Industrial Mechanical Maintenance Co. accused of not paying overtime
LAFAYETTE – Two former employees have filed a class-action lawsuit against a company over allegations that they were not paid overtime. -
Expeditors & Production Services Co. alleged to have not paid overtime wages
LAFAYETTE – A rig clerk for a global personnel and logistics services provider for the oil and gas industry alleges he was not properly compensated for overtime hours. -
Two painters allege JMA Painters did not pay overtime wages
LAFAYETTE – Two painters have filed a class-action lawsuit against a Lafayette company alleging they were not properly compensated for overtime work. -
Cameron Parish resident accuses Bechtel Corporation Inc. of wrongful termination
A pipefitter is suing Bechtel Corporation Inc., a construction company, citing alleged retaliation and wrongful termination. -
Coastal Commerce Bank alleges $5 million in loans are in default
ALEXANDRIA – A Houma-based bank alleges it is owed more than $5 million for a promissory note. -
Podnuh’s Bar-B-Q alleged to have barriers that restrict access to the disabled
LAFAYETTE – A Caddo Parish man alleges that a Shreveport restaurant failed to provide equal enjoyment of the programs and activities offered there to disabled persons. -
Woman alleges she was injured by Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Office deputies
ALEXANDRIA – A Morehouse Parish woman alleges she was injured and cause several emotional distress by members of the Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Office. -
Couple alleges travel trailer they purchased has defects, seek sale's rescission
ALEXANDRIA – Two Ascension Parish residents are seeking the rescission of a travel trailer they allege is defective. -
Nonprofit alleges city denied its right to march in parade with Confederate flag
LAFAYETTE — A nonprofit organization based in Sterlington alleges its First and 14th Amendment rights were violated when it was prohibited from participating in a Christmas parade with a Confederate flag. -
GMH Housing allegedly failed to fix faulty wiring that caused fire, death
LAFAYETTE — A relative has filed suit against a real estate and insurance company for alleged negligence after a fire began in the attic due to an electrical wiring issue, which led to the death of a family member. -
Man alleges Corvette's Human Interface Module is defective
ALEXANDRIA – A St. Landry man alleges a Corvette he purchased is defective and seeks rescission of the sale. -
What's On Tap alleged to have barriers that restrict access to disabled patrons
ALEXANDRIA – A Caddo Parish man alleges a Shreve City Shopping Center restaurant is not compliant with accessibility regulations for the disabled.