U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Worker alleges Demoine Declouette did not pay overtime wages
NEW ORLEANS – A construction worker has filed a class-action lawsuit against a Rayne construction company seeking payment of allegedly unpaid overtime wages. -
Activist: Baton Rouge Police Department has 'history of brutal force'
BATON ROUGE—The Baton Rouge Police Department has a history of heavy-handed tactics and excessive use of force that continues even in its treatment of protesters in the wake of the shooting of Alton Sterling, according to a community activist. -
African-American woman accuses Kansas City Southern Railroad of discrimination
SHREVEPORT — A Shreveport African-American woman is suing Kansas City Southern Railway Company, alleging she suffered racial discrimination. -
Deckhand alleges tow vessel owner's negligence caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A deckhand is suing a tow vessel owner, alleging negligence caused him to suffer severe injuries. -
Father blames St. Tammany Sheriff's Office for son's death
NEW ORLEANS — A Florida man is suing the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office, alleging it recklessly killed his son. -
Two consumers allege GM manufactured defective car
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana couple is suing General Motors, alleging failure to fix a defective car. -
Helicopter pilot blames multiple companies for his injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A St. James Parish man is suing multiple companies, alleging their negligence caused his helicopter to fall into the Gulf of Mexico. -
Engineer alleges captain of offshore supply vessel beat him
NEW ORLEANS — An engineer is suing two offshore supply vessel operators, alleging he was beaten by the ship's captain. -
Disabled man alleges New Orleans property owners violated ADA compliance laws
NEW ORLEANS — A disabled Orleans Parish man is suing New Orleans property owners, alleging failure to provide access to their facilities for handicapped patrons. -
Disabled man alleges facility operator failed to comply with ADA
NEW ORLEANS — A Jefferson Parish man is suing a Metairie facility operator, alleging failure to provide access for the disabled. -
Marine equipment alleges multiple entities owe more than $400,000
LAFAYETTE — A Houston marine equipment provider is suing multiple defendants, alleging they owe more than $400,000. -
Customer accuses Supervalu of negligence
NEW ORLEANS — A Washington Parish woman suing Supervalu, alleging its negligence caused her to fall and sustain injuries at one of the defendant's stores. -
Consumer alleges retail company failed to make proper disclosure
LAFAYETTE — A Louisiana man has filed a class action lawsuit against a retail company, alleging failure to provide copies of consumer reports, notices and disclosure when the plaintiff applied for a job. -
Disabled employee alleges plan administrator unlawfully denial benefits
NEW ORLEANS — A disabled woman is suing Life Insurance Company of North America, alleging failure to distribute benefits. -
2016 American Inns of Court award winner: Community service essential to law career
NEW ORLEANS – Community service is an essential part of a law career, this past spring's recipient of the 2016 American Inns of Court Professionalism Award for the Fifth Circuit said during a recent interview. -
Suit over Ascension Parish's conviction fee dismissed as new law enacted
BATON ROUGE – A Louisiana man has withdrawn his lawsuit regarding Ascension Parish Court's use of fees from misdemeanor convictions to cover the salary for its judge after a new state law eliminated what he saw as a conflict of interest. -
Marine towing companies allege New York corporation owes more than $400,000
NEW ORLEANS — Two Louisiana marine towing companies are suing a New York corporation, alleging the defendants owes than more than $400,000. -
Construction worker alleges employers failed to pay overtime wages
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana man is suing his former employers, alleging failure to pay overtime wages. -
Lead operator accuses former employers of racial harassment
LAFAYETTE — A Lafayette man is suing a Louisiana company and its owner, alleging racial discrimination. -
Elderly passenger alleges Amtrak negligence caused her injuries
NEW ORLEANS — An Orleans Parish woman is suing Amtrak, alleging her injuries were caused by negligence.