U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Woman claims Fidelis terminated her after taking leave for illness
NEW ORLEANS – A woman formerly employed as a house manager for a Mandeville residential care facility alleges she was not reasonably accommodated after returning to work from an illness. -
Woman alleges Anesthesiology & Pain Consultants terminated her because of disability
LAFAYETTE – A clinic coordinator for a Lafayette facility alleges she was terminated because of her back problems. -
Woman alleges Slidell business has barriers that restricts access to disabled
NEW ORLEANS – A Washington Parish woman claims a Slidell bar does not provide safe access to those with disabilities. -
Republic Business Credit LLC claims Alcatel-Lucent USA owes more than $1 million
EW ORLEANS – A New Orleans factoring business has filed a suit against a Baton Rouge corporation alleging it has an outstanding balance that remains unpaid. -
Louisiana Health Service and Indemnity Co., Magellan Healthcare Inc. alleged to have wrongfully denied coverage
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish woman alleges her insurer wrongfully denied preauthorized coverage for her dependent. -
AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana Inc. alleges health care facility was overpaid
BATON ROUGE – A health care provider alleges a Florida-based health care facility that operates a long-term acute care facility in Gonzales was overpaid for its services. -
Slidell Tacos & Beer restaurant alleged to have barriers that restrict access to disabled persons
NEW ORLEANS – A Washington Parish woman alleges a property owner of a Slidell restaurant has not brought the property in compliance with building regulations to allow access to the disabled. -
Fight continues against changes to overtime wages, rule
BATON ROUGE — On Sept. 20, Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry joined his counterparts in 20 states in a lawsuit against the United States Department of Labor. -
Hanover Insurance Co. seeks more than $890,000 from Jefferson Parish School Board
NEW ORLEANS – A surety company is suing a school board for expenses it allegedly incurred during the construction of an arts center. -
St. Paul Guardian Insurance Co. seeks $2 million from ABS Services
BATON ROUGE – A Minnesota surety company alleges it suffered damages of more than $2 million to represent a Mississippi company and its owner in court. -
Muslim man accuses Ibis Trail at Covington, property managers of discrimination
NEW ORLEANS – A Muslim man alleges his lease for an apartment in a Covington complex was not renewed because of his religion. -
Submar Inc. alleges former employee breached employment contract
NEW ORLEANS – A Houma company alleges a former long-time employee residing in California has breached an employment contract. -
Man alleges he was injured in crash with St. Bernard Sheriff's Office employee
NEW ORLEANS – A Mississippi man has filed suit against a St. Bernard Sheriff's Office employee after an accident in Mississippi. -
Sam's Town Casino custodian alleges she faced discrimination because of her age
SHREVEPORT – A custodian for a casino alleges she was terminated and discriminated against because of her age. -
Woman accuses Lincoln National Life Insurance Co. of wrongfully denying benefits
BATON ROUGE – A Breaux Bridge woman alleges her claim for disability benefits was wrongfully denied by her insurer. -
Retired police officer alleges he was wrongfully arrested by Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
NEW ORLEANS – A retired police officer who resides in Marrero alleges he was wrongfully arrested by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office. -
MXD Group Inc. allegedly did not pay driver minimum, overtime wages
BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge man formerly employed as a driver alleges he was not paid a minimum wage or overtime wages while employed for an Ohio-based company. -
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. -
Indigent misdemeanor offenders won't be jailed in Jackson for being unable to pay fines
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI – The “pay or stay” system of Jackson has come to an end following a landmark settlement reached by the petitioners and Mississippi's capital city. -
U.S. government, agencies claim Flor Nutraceuticals sells illegal product
NEW ORLEANS — The U.S. government has filed suit against a nutraceutical company and its president for alleged misappropriation of likeness and violation of federal law after manufacturing and selling a cold sore treatment product without U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval.