U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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East Baton Rouge Parish law officers accused of unlawful arrest
BATON ROUGE — An East Baton Rouge Parish man is suing local law enforcement officials, alleging violation of his civil rights. -
Contractor accuses industrial services provider of patent infringement
LAKE CHARLES — A contractor is suing an industrial services provider, alleging patent infringement. -
Military veteran accuses city of Jennings of racial discrimination
LAKE CHARLES — A Jefferson Parish man is suing the city of Jennings and its police chief, alleging he was fired due to his race. -
Harbor services accuses vessel owner, operator of negligence
BATON ROUGE — A harbor services provider is suing a ship owner and operator, alleging negligence led to damaged property. -
Shareholder accuses buying group of unlawful conversion
NEW ORLEANS — A shareholder is suing a group of buyers, alleging breach of their shareholder agreement. -
Cable repair company alleges Minnesota corporations owe nearly $312,000
MONROE — A cable repair company is suing two Minnesota entities, alleging failure to honor contract obligations for work completed on a cable service project. -
Consumer accuses debt collectors of abusive practices
BATON ROUGE — An East Baton Rouge Parish man is suing debt collectors, alleging abusive collection practices. -
Couple accuses medical device manufacturers of negligence
LAFAYETTE — A Texas couple is suing Johnson & Johnson, alleging negligence in manufacturing a defective mesh device. -
Tankerman alleges maritime company's negligence led to injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A Mississippi tankerman is suing a maritime company, alleging its negligence led to his injuries. -
Disabled man accuses shopping center operator of violating ADA
NEW ORLEANS — A disabled Jefferson Parish man is suing the operator of a Metairie shopping center, alleging failure to provide proper access for disabled customers. -
Wheelchair-bound man alleges New Orleans Jazz Fest still isn't ADA compliant
NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Fest is part of a lawsuit filed by a wheelchair-bound man who says organizers have't gone far enough in providing accessibility to patrons with disabilities. -
Home health caregiver accuses employers of unpaid wages
MONROE — A home health caregiver is suing her employers alleging failure to pay minimum wage. -
Houma man accuses Louisiana state police of civil rights violations
NEW ORLEANS — A Houma man is suing Louisiana and state police, alleging violation of his civil rights. -
Louisiana men blame Texas motorist for car crash
LAFAYETTE — Two Louisiana residents are suing a Texas motorist, alleging his negligence caused a rear-end crash. -
Financial services corporation alleges cargo carrier owes $839,000
NEW ORLEANS — A financial services corporation is suing a cargo carrier, alleging failure to pay more than $839,000 for completed work. -
Settlement possible in Bayou Classic trademark infringement lawsuit
BATON ROUGE – The Southern University System Foundation has been ordered to attend a settlement conference in a trademark infringement case involving the use of several of the foundation's Bayou Classic trademarks and service marks. -
'Disability inactive status' for former New Orleans prosecutor meant to protect clients
NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana Supreme Court recently placed embattled former federal prosecutor Jan Mann on "disability inactive status," which prevents her from furthering practicing law. -
Bucking foreclosure ruling won't be easy for investors in Baton Rouge high-rise
BATON ROUGE – Getting a foreclosure ruling overturned is an uphill task, according to Elizabeth Futrell, a bankruptcy attorney for the New Orleans-based Jones Walker law firm. -
Black police lieutenant accuses Tulane administrators of discrimination
NEW ORLEANS — An African-American police lieutenant is suing Tulane officials, alleging racial discrimination. -
Underwriter, consignee accuse cargo carriers of negligence
NEW ORLEANS — An insurance firm and and consignee are suing two cargo carriers, alleging negligence caused property damage.