U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited Inc. accused of violating TCPA
NEW ORLEANS – A Chalmette woman filed a suit against a Florida-based seller of timeshare vacation ownerships alleging it called her without her permission. -
Crew member alleges ship owner's negligence led to injuries
LAFAYETTE — A Louisiana man is suing a Baton Rouge vessel owner, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence. -
Fitness service manager accuses Gold’s of sexual harassment
NEW ORLEANS — A Belle Chase woman is suing a fitness business, alleging she was sexually harassed and wrongfully fired. -
Construction worker alleges former employer failed to pay overtime
BATON ROUGE — An Ascension Parish construction worker is suing his former employer, alleging failure to pay overtime wages. -
Seaman blames U.S., Army Corps of Engineers for injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A Mississippi captain is suing the U.S. government, alleging negligence in causing him injuries. -
Patron alleges Wal-Mart caused her injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A New Orleans Parish customer is suing Wal-Mart and an insurance company, alleging negligence caused her to suffer injuries at a New Orleans store. -
Decision expected soon in Supreme Court justice's suit over recusal
NEW ORLEANS – A federal court is expected to rule soon on the lawsuit filed by Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Jeff Hughes requesting a reversal of his forced recusal by fellow justices, citing violation of his constitutional rights. -
Fifth Circuit Court upholds sanctions barring attorneys from representing Deepwater Horizon claimants
NEW ORLEANS – The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld sanctions against two attorneys in June, who were disciplined in 2015 for allegedly paying for referrals for claims related to the 2010 BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. -
Mother accuses healthcare providers of medical malpractice
ALEXANDRIA — A Mississippi woman is suing a number of health care providers, alleging they caused harm to her son. -
Creditor accuses law firms, staff of perjury
NEW ORLEANS — An Orleans Parish man is suing two law firms and staff members, alleging they committed perjury. -
Service providers allege ship owners owe $148,000
NEW ORLEANS — Services and personnel providers are suing the owners of a ship, alleging they owe more than $148,000. -
I.C. Systems Inc. accused of making harassing phone calls
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman alleges a Minnesota debt collector continues to call her without her permission. -
Man files suit over credit report
NEW ORLEANS – An Oklahoma man alleges an inaccurate credit report damaged his credit rating. -
Employee alleges B & J Martin did not provide a safe place to work
NEW ORLEANS – A seaman alleges his employer denied him leave from a vessel to seek medical treatment for chest pains. -
Suit filed against East Baton Rouge Parish man alleging unpaid loan
BATON ROUGE – A Delaware corporation alleges East Baton Rouge Parish resident owes it money. -
Trucking business alleges contractor, surety companies owe more than $57,000
LAFAYETTE — A Lake Charles trucking company is suing a contractor and surety, alleging breach of contract and failure to pay more than $57,000. -
Texas contractor alleges St. Bernard Parish violated contract
NEW ORLEANS — A Texas waste solutions business is suing St. Bernard Parish, alleging breach of contract and damages of more than $75,000. -
Black employee accuses Bell Chase construction firm of discrimination
NEW ORLEANS — An African-American male is suing a Bell Chase construction company, alleging discrimination. -
Alabama motorist blames another driver for crash that caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS — An Alabama man is suing a Louisiana motorist, alleging negligence in causing a vehicle crash. -
Orleans Parish woman blames United States for injuries at air station
NEW ORLEANS — An Orleans Parish woman is suing the United States of America, alleging its negligence caused her to be injured at a naval air station.