U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Dishwasher alleges restaurant failed to pay overtime
BATON ROUGE — An East Baton Rouge Parish man is suing a local restaurant, alleging failure to pay proper overtime. -
Maritime worker blames vessel owner for injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A Mississippi man is suing a Baton Rouge shipbuilding company, alleging its negligence led to the plaintiff suffering injuries. -
Customer alleges Winn-Dixie's negligence led to injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A St. Tammany Parish woman is suing Winn-Dixie, alleging the store's negligence led to the plaintiff suffering injuries. -
Court rejects Similasan labeling settlement after attorneys general point out unfairness
AUSTIN – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California has rejected a proposed settlement of a class action lawsuit filed against Similasan Corp. that alleges false and deceptive labeling of Similasan’s homeopathic products. -
Patient accuses prosthesis manufacturer of negligence
NEW ORLEANS — A patient is suing the manufacturer of a prosthesis, alleging violation of consumer protection statutes. -
Disabled man accuses property owners of discrimination
NEW ORLEANS — A Jefferson Parish man with disabilities is suing a Louisiana property owner, alleging discrimination. -
Welder accuses labor contractor of failing to pay proper overtime
LAFAYETTE — A St. Mary Parish man is suing his former employers, alleging failure to pay overtime wages. -
Five ex-employees accuse Vidalia of wrongful termination
LAFAYETTE — Five former municipal employees are suing Vidalia and its mayor, alleging wrongful termination. -
Widow blames multiple maritime companies for husband's death
NEW ORLEANS — A St. John the Baptist Parish woman is suing three maritime companies, alleging their negligence led to the drowning death of her husband. -
Driller alleges ship owner's negligence led to injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana man is suing an offshore drilling company, alleging its negligence led to the plaintiff sustaining injuries. -
Houston business alleges aluminum company breached contract
LAFAYETTE — A Houston business is suing a Baton Rouge aluminum company, alleging unpaid invoices of more than $132,000. -
Inmate alleges correctional officers used excessive force
BATON ROUGE — An inmate is suing correctional officers at a St. Gabriel prison, alleging they caused him severe injuries. -
Construction worker alleges Baton Rouge company failed to pay overtime
BATON ROUGE — An East Baton Rouge Parish man is suing a Baton Rouge construction company, alleging failure to pay legally mandated overtime wages. -
Couple blames car manufacturer, dealership for defective vehicle
NEW ORLEANS — A Texas couple is suing a car manufacturer and a dealer, alleging they produced and failed to properly repair a defective vehicle. -
Sons of Confederate Veterans say suit over Confederate flag not about hatred and racism
ALEXANDRIA – The Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) Louisiana Division sued Natchitoches Mayor Lee Posey and the state on Aug. 4 for barring the organization from waiving the Confederate battle flags in a parade last year. -
Production company, subsidiary accuse former employee of fraud
BATON ROUGE — A production company and its subsidiary are suing a former employee, alleging fraudulent manipulation with a credit card. -
Maintenance worker alleges real estate company failed to pay overtime
LAFAYETTE — A Louisiana man is suing an Illinois company, alleging failure to pay proper overtime. -
Employee accuses municipality of discrimination, harassment
LAFAYETTE — A city employee is suing the city of Bunkie and municipal officials, alleging, sexual harassment and abuse of rights. -
Property owners allege Alabama bank breached contract
SHREVEPORT — Louisiana property owners are suing an Alabama bank, alleging it breached its contractual obligations to the plaintiffs. -
Louisiana woman accuses local library board of racial discrimination
NEW ORLEANS — A St. John the Baptist Parish woman is suing local government entities, alleging racial discrimination.