U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Vessel cleaning service alleges ship owner owes $108,000
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana vessel cleaning servicing business is suing the owners of a ship, alleging breach of contract in failing to pay more than $108,000 for completed work. -
Man accuses Walgreen Louisiana Co. Inc. of disability discrimination
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish man alleges that a pharmacy has architectural barriers that block access to the disabled. -
Construction worker alleges he was not paid overtime
NEW ORLEANS – A construction worker has filed a class-action lawsuit against his employers alleging employees were not paid overtime wages. -
Woman alleges credit report was not corrected
BATON ROUGE – A consumer is suing a debt collector and reporting agency claiming false and inaccurate reporting. -
Hornbeck Offshore Services alleges companies owe $1 million
NEW ORLEANS – A Covington company alleges that London, England-based companies owe it money. -
Woman claims Wal-Mart's negligence caused fall
NEW ORLEANS – A St. Tammany Parish woman alleges she was hurt in a fall at a retailer. -
Suit filed against makers of Prolene Mesh System over alleged injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A Merrero couple alleges that the husband was injured from the use of the Prolene Mesh System. -
Wells Fargo files suit over allegedly unpaid debt
LAFAYETTE – A financing company is suing Acadia Parish limited liability companies over allegations that they have defaulted on a loan. -
Couple accuses Iberia Parish police of negligent training in dog's death
LAFAYETTE — A couple is suing Iberia Parish law enforcement officials, alleging their negligent training led to the death of their dog. -
Ship equipment provider alleges charterer, vessel owner owe $36,000
NEW ORLEANS — A vessel equipment provider is suing a charterer and a ship owner, alleging they owe more than $36,000. -
Disabled woman accuses Captiol One, Aetna of breach of fiduciary duty
NEW ORLEANS — A disabled woman is suing Capital One and Aetna Life, alleging wrongful termination due to a medical condition. -
Hunters ask court to lift the ban on dog-deer hunting in Kisatchie National Forest
ALEXANDRIA — Hunters trying to overturn the ban on hunting deer with dogs in the state’s only national forest claim an arbitrary decision affects a tradition they’ve passed on for generations. -
Disturbing 4th District Court legal battle between judges continues
MONROE – A lengthening series of lawsuits that pits 4th Judicial District Court judges, attorneys and other legal professionals against one another raises serious questions regarding the credibility and legitimacy of the justice system in Ouachita and Morehouse Parish, as well as the ability of the court and legal community to fulfill its public obligations and responsibilities. -
Petroleum services company alleges Texas corporation owes $156,000
LAFAYETTE — A Louisiana petroleum services company is suing a Texas corporation, alleging failure to pay more than $156,000 for purchased products. -
Court orders former assistant to Saints' owner to arbitration overseen by NFL commissioner
NEW ORLEANS—A U.S. District Court judge recently ruled that Rodney Henry, former assistant to New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson, must submit to arbitration overseen by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. -
Consumer accuses pharmaceutical firms of manufacturing defective drug
NEW ORLEANS — A Florida man is suing a group of pharmaceutical firms, alleging negligence in the manufacturing and sale of the drug Xarelto. -
Former student accuses college teacher of sexual harassment
NEW ORLEANS — A former student is suing Southeastern Louisiana University, alleging a teacher was guilty of sexual harassment. -
Field technician blames offshore drilling companies for injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A service field technician is suing offshore drilling companies, alleging their negligence caused him to be injured. -
Florida corporation alleges shipping companies owe $154,000
NEW ORLEANS — A Florida corporation is suing two shipping companies, alleging failure to return a deposit of more than $154,000 for an undelivered cargo of molasses. -
Hal Collums Construction alleges it is owed for project
NEW ORLEANS – A general contractor has filed suit against a nonprofit housing corporation alleging that it did not pay in full for work performed.