U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Mechanic blames maritime business for severed finger
NEW ORLEANS — An employee is suing a deep water drilling business, alleging negligence led to the plaintiff suffering a severely injured finger. -
Disabled man accuses property owner of violating ADA regulations
BATON ROUGE — A Jefferson Parish man with a disability is suing a Baton Rouge facility operator, alleging disability discrimination. -
Bank alleges crop company owes more than $1.4 million
LAFAYETTE — A Winnsboro bank is suing a Colorado seed and fertilizer provider, alleging it owes more than $1.4 million. -
Amputee accuses property owner of violating ADA
NEW ORLEANS — A Jefferson Parish man is suing a Harvey shopping center owner, alleging disability discrimination. -
Maritime worker accuses vessel owner of negligence
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana man is suing the owner of a ship, alleging its negligence led to the plaintiff suffering injuries. -
Landscape worker alleges nursery failed to pay overtime
BATON ROUGE — An Ascension Parish man is suing a landscape business, alleging failure to pay overtime. -
3 disabled customers allege property management company violated law
BATON ROUGE — Three disabled customers are suing a New Orleans property management company, alleging disability discrimination. -
ROV service provider alleges vessel operator owes nearly $100,000
NEW ORLEANS — A remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) service provider is suing vessel operators, alleging unpaid debt and unpaid wages. -
East Baton Rouge Parish woman accuses local law enforcement of violations
LAFAYETTE — An East Baton Rouge Parish woman is suing local law enforcement, alleging abuse, excessive force, and negligence. -
Wrongful prison death lawsuit shines light on growing problem in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE -- A wrongful death lawsuit concerning a 72-year-old man who died in East Baton Rouge Parish Prison is moving forward. -
Bankruptcy trustee alleges vessel owner owes $350,000
NEW ORLEANS — A bankruptcy trustee is suing a vessel owner, alleging failure to pay $350,000 -
Injured construction contractor blames power tool manufacturer
NEW ORLEANS — A Houma man and his family are suing a power tool business, alleging its negligence caused a malfunctioning power saw to blind the man. -
Employee accuses real estate company company of discrimination
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana woman is suing a commercial real estate company and its owner, alleging discrimination in housing and employment. -
Captain alleges vessel owner allowed unsafe work environment
NEW ORLEANS — A Livingston Parish boat captain is suing a vessel owner, alleging its negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff. -
Welder accuses maritime businesses of negligence
LAFAYETTE — An Iberia Parish man is suing a maritime business, alleging its negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff. -
Rental company alleges Louisiana production business owes $143,000
NEW ORLEANS — A Texas equipment rental company is suing a Covington production business, alleging it owes back rent of more than $143,000. -
Mississippi rigger crew member alleges he was injured on vessel while showering
NEW ORLEANS — A rigger crew member is suing Gray Insurance Co., ENI U.S. Operating Co. Inc., Seacor Marine, Longnecker Properties Inc. and the M/V Clay Ella, et al. citing alleged insufficient measures were not taken to prevent injuries he sustained while showering. -
Casino employee claims Golden Nugget Casino Lake Charles discriminated against him
LAKE CHARLES — A former Cambodian employee who resides in Texas has filed a claim against his former employer, Golden Nugget Casino Lake Charles, citing alleged discrimination. -
Consumer accuses collection agency of harassment
NEW ORLEANS — A New Orleans woman is suing a collection agency, alleging abuse, intentional infliction of emotional distress and invasion of privacy. -
Black man accuses Shreveport of discrimination
LAFAYETTE — An African-American man from Caddo Parish is suing Shreveport, alleging age discrimination and racial discrimination.