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Louisiana woman latest in long list of litigants suing Unum insurance
LAFAYETTE — A medical care worker in Louisiana is the latest person to sue Unum, the world's largest disability insurance company that has a long history of complaints against it for wrongfully denying long-term disability insurance claims. -
Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against Orleans Parish School Board
NEW ORLEANS – A federal judge last week rejected a request to dismiss a lawsuit filed against Orleans Parish School Board and the school superintendent over the method that is used to determine the amount of funding allocated for local schools. -
Consumer accuses debt collector of invasion of privacy
BATON ROUGE — A Louisiana woman is suing a debt collector, alleging misrepresentation in collection. -
Financial service firm accuses ship of failing to pay $1.8 million
NEW ORLEANS — A financial service corporation is suing a shipping vessel, alleging failure to pay more than $1.8 million for deliveries to the ship Singapore. -
Oil facility, insurance companies allege vessel owner's negligence caused property damage
NEW ORLEANS — An oil reprocessing facility and insurance firms are suing a Louisiana marine transportation company, alleging its vessel damaged the plaintiffs' property. -
Disabled man accuses Metairie property owner of violating ADA
NEW ORLEANS — A Jefferson Parish man is suing a Metairie property owner, alleging failure to provide proper access for handicapped customers. -
Family blames Xarelto manufacturers for relative's death
NEW ORLEANS — A family member is suing a number of pharmaceutical companies, alleging product liability in the production of the drug Xarelto. -
Female deputy accuses St. Charles Parish law enforcement of discrimination
NEW ORLEANS — A female deputy sheriff is suing St. Charles Parish law enforcement officials, alleging violation of her civil rights in failing to promote females. -
Customer accuses debt collector, reporting agency of false, misleading reporting
BATON ROUGE — An East Baton Rouge Parish man is suing a debt collector and consumer reporting agency, alleging the reporting of false information. -
Customer blames pharmaceutical companies for Xarelto side effects
NEW ORLEANS — An Alabama man is suing a number of pharmaceutical companies, alleging their drug caused him to suffer painful side effects. -
Consumer alleges drug manufacturers caused her serious side effects
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana consumer is suing a number of drug companies, alleging a design defect caused her to suffer serious side effects. -
Lafourche Parish inmate claims he was forced to drink toilet water
SHREVEPORT—An inmate is suing the Lafourche Parish jail for $3.5 million in damages, alleging he was forced to drink toilet water because his cell had no running water. -
Laborer accuses employers of not paying overtime
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana laborer is suing multiple employers, alleging failure to pay overtime wages. -
Ex-Home Depot employee accuses Aetna of breaching fiduciary duty
NEW ORLEANS — A St. Tammany Parish man is suing Aetna, alleging breach of fiduciary duty. -
Consumer accuses multiple businesses of credit misrepresentation
LAFAYETTE — A Boosier Parish consumer is suing three financial entities, alleging misrepresentation of credit information. -
Customer accuses Mercedes of contract breach
NEW ORLEANS — An Orleans Parish customer is suing Mercedes-Benz, alleging breach of contract in his purchase of a new vehicle. -
Mother, daughter accuse St. Tammany coroner's office of negligence
NEW ORLEANS — A St. Tammany Parish mother and daughter are suing the local coroner’s office, alleging negligence in failing to hold a proper funeral for a family member. -
Lawsuit Abuse Watch says Louisiana man's McDonald's suit is just a 'shake down'
CHICAGO – A blind Louisiana man filed a lawsuit last month against the Oak Brook McDonald’s for allegedly violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by not allowing walk-up service at its drive-thru windows, a suit that the Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch's executive director says is ridiculous. -
State chartered bank alleges guarantor owes more than $2 million
NEW ORLEANS — An state chartered bank is suing a New Jersey guarantor, alleging default in payment of more than $2 million. -
Employee accuses detention center of unlawful employment practices
NEW ORLEANS — A St. Tammany Parish woman is suing Florida Parishes agencies, alleging she was discriminated against due to her gender.