U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Seaman blames ship operator for injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A seaman is suing an offshore shipping business, alleging its negligence led to him sustaining injuries. -
Construction-related service provider alleges ex-employee breached contract
LAKE CHARLES — A Georgia construction-related service provider is suing a former employee, alleging breach of contract. -
Acquisition company alleges negligent misrepresentation
NEW ORLEANS — A Tennessee acquisition company is suing a variety of defendants, alleging they failed to ensure the accuracy of financial records. -
Man files suit against Seadrill Americas after on-the-job injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A seaman alleges he was injured on the job while employed by Seadrill Americas. -
Roughneck alleges unsafe work environment responsible for injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A roughneck is suing his employer alleging its negligence caused him injuries. -
Man alleges Bayou Segnette park is not accessible to disabled
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish man alleges Bayou Segnette State Park has barriers that restrict access to the disabled. -
Class action filed against Supreme Service & Specialty Co. over unpaid overtime allegations
NEW ORLEANS – An employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against a Houma employer over allegations he and others were not paid overtime wages. -
Suit filed against vessel for allegedly unpaid fuel bunkers
LAKE CHARLES – A financial servicing firm alleges a vessel did not pay for bunkers and has filed suit for payment. -
New Orleans hotel, restaurant accused of not being ADA compliant
NEW ORLEANS – A Gretna man alleges a New Orleans business has barriers that restrict access to the disabled. -
Receivable Recovery Services LLC accused of harassment
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans consumer alleges a Metairie debt collector used harassing and abusive tactics to collect a purported debt. -
Illinois company alleges St. John the Baptist Parish Board of Ed did not pay for services
NEW ORLEANS – An Illinois company alleges a school board owes it for property restoration after Hurricane Isaac. -
Star Financial Services Inc. alleges it is owed funds
NEW ORLEANS – An ATM provider alleges it is owed funds that were allegedly transferred to a different account. -
Grain exporters file suit against fumigation company for damages after loss of cargo
NEW ORLEANS – Grain exporters have filed suit against a fumigation company alleging they were caused a loss of cargo because of the defendant's actions. -
Man claims Laborde Marine Management did not provide a seaworthy vessel
NEW ORLEANS – A former employee of a New Orleans business alleges he was injured on the job. -
Burner Fire Control Inc. accused of not paying overtime
LAFAYETTE – A fire and safety technician operator has filed a class-action lawsuit against a Lafayette business alleging he was not paid overtime wages. -
Exco Operating Co. alleges two companies misappropriated more than $1 million
SHREVEPORT – A Texas corporation alleges two Oklahoma City limited liability companies owe it for its shares of the production revenue from natural gas wells. -
Professor seeks equal application of monument ordinance, not removal of Jackson statue
NEW ORLEANS – Bringing down the statue of Andrew Jackson in New Orleans' Jackson Square isn't what the Tulane University professor suing city official is after in his federal lawsuit filed earlier this month. -
Ship worker blames Chevron for injuries aboard ship
NEW ORLEANS — A PK Technology employee is suing Chevron, alleging negligence caused the plaintiff to sustain injuries. -
Seaman alleges marine company's negligence caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A seaman is suing a maritime company, alleging negligence led to the plaintiff sustaining injuries. -
Business manager accuses UPS of wrongful termination
BATON ROUGE — A longtime employee is suing UPS, alleging it willfully disregarded his federally protected rights.