U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Christwood LLC allegedly fires reservist after helping with flood recovery in Baton Rouge
NEW ORLEANS — An individual assistance reservist with FEMA has filed suit against her employer for alleged wrongful termination and violating federal law after she was relieved of her position following a deployment. -
Hercules Offshore allegedly discriminated against employee
NEW ORLEANS — An African-American employee has filed a complaint against his former employer for alleged racial discrimination. -
Counselor claims Ekems Healthcare failed to pay overtime wages
NEW ORLEANS — A counselor has filed suit against her former employer for allegedly violating workers compensation acts. -
Setpoint Integrated Solutions allegedly discriminated against disabled employee
LAFAYETTE — A product manager has filed suit against his former employer for alleged disability discrimination. -
Former school principal claims Concordia Parish School Board discriminated against her
ALEXANDRIA — A former school principal has filed suit against a school district for alleged disability discrimination. -
Bent's RV Rendezvous allegedly sold a defective vehicle
NEW ORLEANS — A consumer has filed suit against an RV dealer for alleged breach of implied warranty. -
VT Halter Marine allegedly failed to construct vessels fit for their intended use
NEW ORLEANS — New York corporations are suing a shipbuilder, citing alleged breach of contract and breach of warranty. -
Alco Collections alleged violated federal debt collection practices
NEW ORLEANS — A consumer has filed suit against a debt collector, citing alleged unlawful collection practices. -
Consumer claims Johnson & Johnson, Bayer alleged misled patients about the safety of Xarelto
NEW ORLEANS — A consumer has filed suit against several defendants for alleged breach of express and implied warranties, fraudulent misrepresentation and concealment, fraud and deceit. -
Aventis Pharma et al allegedly failed to warn cancer patients of Taxotere's side effects
NEW ORLEANS — A breast cancer patient has filed suit against three drug manufacturing companies for alleged design defect, failure to warn and breach of express warranty. -
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. -
Attorney accused of alleged legal malpractice
NEW ORLEANS — An appointed trustee has filed a class-action lawsuit against the attorney and his firm who represented the trust for alleged legal malpractice. -
Thibodaux Police Department accused of false arrest, imprisonment of woman
NEW ORLEANS – A woman alleges two members of the Thibodaux Police Department used excessive force and falsely arrested her. -
Man claims he was injured when VA bus struck object in road
NEW ORLEANS – A man alleges he was injured while riding as a passenger on a Department of Veterans Affairs bus because the driver was distracted by a cellphone. -
Five seek action on permanent residency applications
NEW ORLEANS – Five people have filed a suit to compel action on their I-485 applications, which they allege have been on file since 2012 and 2014. -
Abe’s Boat Rentals Inc. seeks damages from Texas corporation after boat collision
NEW ORLEANS – A Belle Chasse crewboat owner alleges a Texas corporation's offshore supply vessel damaged its property. -
Man claims Keystone RV is defective, has not been repaired
BATON ROUGE – A consumer claims a recreational vehicle he purchased is defective and seeks a rescission of the sale contract. -
Xarelto manufacturer, distributor face more than 9,000 lawsuits
NEW ORLEANS -- More than 9,000 lawsuits have been filed nationwide against the makers and distributors of the blood thinner Xarelto including more than 7,000 just in Louisiana. -
Man alleges debt collectors garnished wages for debt he doesn't owe
NEW ORLEANS – A Gretna man alleges his wages are being garnished for a debt he does not owe. -
Man alleges insurer failed to resolve loss claim after collision
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish man alleges his insurer has failed to resolve his claim after an accident.