U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
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Deck hand blames knee injury on unsafe condition of Seatran Marine's vessel
ALEXANDRIA – A deck hand alleges a New Iberia company's unseaworthy vessel caused him injures while on the job. -
Two operators are suing former employer for alleged unpaid wages
Two operators accuse Magnolia Torque & Testing, Inc. of unpaid wagesLAFAYETTE — Two operators have filed a class-action lawsuit against Magnolia Torque & Testing, Inc. , a former employer, citing alleged violation of workers compensation acts.Simon Joseph Dubois and Joseph Conwell filed a complaint on behalf of all others similarly situated on July 27, in the U.S. -
Hunters ask court to lift the ban on dog-deer hunting in Kisatchie National Forest
ALEXANDRIA — Hunters trying to overturn the ban on hunting deer with dogs in the state’s only national forest claim an arbitrary decision affects a tradition they’ve passed on for generations. -
Man files suit against Wal-Mart over alleged injuries
LAFAYETTE – A man alleges he was injured while shopping at the Lafayette Walmart location. -
Customer injured in fall blames Wal-Mart
LAFAYETTE — A Vermilion Parish consumer is suing Wal-Mart, alleging negligence led to her falling and suffering injuries. -
Lumber Liquidators blamed for allegedly high formaldehyde levels in flooring
BATON ROUGE – Two women have filing a class-action lawsuit against Lumber Liquidators over an alleged scheme to import wood flooring that does not meet U.S. formaldehyde regulation standards. -
Woman alleges Richland Parish Public Library racially discriminated against her
MONROE – A former employee of the Richland Parish Public Library is suing over allegations of harassment, discrimination and wrongful termination. -
Parents claim Zofran was responsible for their child's birth defect
LAFAYETTE – The makers of Zofran are being taken to court over claims that the drug caused birth defects. -
De Lage Landen Financial claims it is owed millions of dollars for unpaid loan
LAFAYETTE – A financial service company is seeking millions of dollars from a loan allegedly in default. -
Reamer hands allege they were not paid overtime
LAFAYETTE – Two former employees of Schlumberger are seeking damages from the company alleging that they were not paid overtime. -
Former office worker alleges she was exposed to harmful chemicals
LAFAYETTE – A former office worker alleges that she was exposed to harmful chemicals when she was working at the former Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp. and is seeking damages. -
Wastewater Specialties accused of not paying overtime
LAKE CHARLES – A former employee of Wastewater Specialties has filed a civil suit claiming the company failed to pay her overtime wages. -
Behind the Fence sued over allegedly illegal broadcasting of UFC fight
LAFAYETTE – A licensor of sporting events is taking a local bar to court over what it claims was an unlawful access to its television program. -
Former Allen Correctional Center inmate sues operators for alleged denial of medical care
LAFAYETTE – An inmate previously confined at Allen Correctional Center is taking the center's operator to court after allegedly suffering an injury when a ceiling tile fell on him. -
Republic Fire and Casualty Insurance Co. goes to court to refute a claim
LAFAYETTE – An insurance company is seeking the court's help in resolving coverage for an estate over an underlying suit regarding a fatal accident. -
Former ice cream truck delivery driver accuses Mid-State Marketing LLC of violating FLSA
LAFAYETTE – A former ice cream delivery driver is seeking damages from his former employer over allegedly unpaid wages and unfair wage practices. -
Supreme Service and Specialty Co. Inc. accused of not paying overtime
SHREVEPORT – Two oil well pressure control operators are seeking the court's help against their former employer over allegedly unpaid wages. -
Technologist seeks court judgment over issue with noncompete agreement
MONROE – A Downsville resident is asking the court to nullify a noncompete agreement she has with her former employer. -
Ex-welder accuses Southern Industrial of discrimination
LAFAYETTE – A Missouri woman claims her former employer, Southern Industrial Mechanical Maintenance Co., discriminated against her based on her gender and because she became pregnant. -
Disabled worker accuses Wood Group of unlawfully terminating benefits
LAFAYETTE – An Iberia Parish man is suing his former employer to reinstate disability payments he claims he is entitled to for a work-related injury.