U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Underwriter says T&M Boat Rentals breached contract
NEW ORLEANS — An underwriter is suing a boat rental company over alleged breach of contract. -
Genesis Energy accused of firing man for reporting violations of law
NEW ORLEANS — A former offshore oil pipeline worker is suing Genesis Energy LLC, alleging retaliation and wrongful termination. -
Man claims M & T Oceanographic Research is responsible for injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A marine crew member is suing a research vessel operator, alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries he suffered while addressing an engine-room leak. -
Seaman alleges ship companies' negligence caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A Jones Act seaman is suing vessel operators, alleging they allowed an unsafe work environment that led to injuries for the plaintiff. -
Couple blames trucking business, driver for crash that caused injuries
BATON ROUGE — A St. Helena Parish couple is suing multiple defendants, alleging their collective negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiffs. -
Customer alleges automaker breached warranty
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana customer is suing an automaker, alleging breach of implied warranty of merchantability. -
District manager alleges health management company failed to pay overtime
NEW ORLEANS — A St. Tammany Parish woman is suing a health management business, alleging failure to pay overtime wages. -
Monster Heavy Haulers LLC accused of violating wage law
LAFAYETTE — A laborer is suing his former employers in federal court over allegations that he wasn't paid proper overtime wages. -
Federal agency claims G6 Hospitality LLC violated civil rights law
NEW ORLEANS — A federal agency is suing over alleged violations of civil rights provisions. -
Railcrew Xpress accused of racial discrimination
BATON ROUGE — An African-American woman is alleging racial discrimination and violation of civil rights. -
TransUnion LLC, government agency accused of violating credit law
LAFAYETTE — A former National Guard soldier is alleging wrongful debt collection. -
Diocese of Lafayette, clergy accused of violating confession doctrine
LAFAYETTE — A Roman Catholic is suing over the alleged violation of the secrecy of confession. -
Katie’s Restaurant & Bar accused of hostile work environment, retaliation
NEW ORLEANS — A fryer is suing Katie’s Restaurant & Bar, a restaurant operator, alleging hostile work environment and retaliation. -
Deckhand says Jubilee Towing LLC didn't provide seaworthy vessel
NEW ORLEANS — A deckhand is suing Jubilee Towing LLC, a vessel owner, alleging negligence and insufficient measures taken to prevent injuries. -
Kulaga Construction Company among defendants accused of owing money
LAKE CHARLES — An electrical supplier claims it is owed more than $85,000. -
Louisiana Children’s Medical Center accused of violating wage laws
NEW ORLEANS — A PBX operator has filed a class-action lawsuit alleging that her former employers violated wage laws. -
Fidelity Investments Institutional Services Company accused of not providing full accounting
NEW ORLEANS — An alternate payee is suing Fidelity Investments Institutional Services Company Inc., a holder of retirement accounts, citing alleged violation of pay laws. -
Plaintiff fires back against New Orleans' motion to dismiss lawsuit over Jackson monument removal
The judge hasn't yet made a decision on the city's motion to dismiss. The plaintiff says he sees that as a sign of his lawsuit's validity. -
Maritime worker blames ship owner for injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A seaman is suing a vessel owner, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent the plaintiff's injuries. -
Acadia Parish residents allege truck driver caused crash
BATON ROUGE — Two Acadia Parish residents are suing an employer, employee and insurer, alleging negligence led to injuries to both plaintiffs in a car collision.