News from December 2010
Borrowers propose to settle class action against Dean Morris law firm
Herman Borrowers who sued Dean Morris law firm of Monroe and lenders it represented in foreclosures propose to settle their class action claims.
Supreme Court sides with Liberty Mutual -- discounts don't break law
Barrasso Liberty Mutual Insurance didn't violate workers compensation law when it discounted bills through a preferred provider organization, the Supreme Court of Louisiana decided on Nov. 30.
School shooting liability trial set to resume Dec. 6
A liability trial involving a 2003 school shooting at a New Orleans high school, which began Oct. 11, is set to resume Dec. 6 in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Dispute between waste disposal company and New Orleans resolved
The city of New Orleans and Richard's Disposal Inc. have come to an agreement for trash cleanup less than 24 hours before an Orleans Parish Civil District Court judge was set to hear an injunction filed by the waste disposal company.
Orleans Parish Clerk's office continues to deal with missing property records
The Orleans Parish Clerk's office is still working to recover missing property and real estate data lost after a computer crash in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Mississippi mud causes vessels to become moored, engineer sues
Steele An engineer has filed a lawsuit over injuries he suffered when several vessels became stuck in mud.
Seaman sues over unpaid wages
Several seamen are suing their employer in an attempt to obtain unpaid wages and to penalize the employer for each day the seamen's wages allegedly remain unpaid.
Family sues after collision with 18-wheeler on I-12
Mumphrey A family has filed a lawsuit against a trucking company and its driver after an 18-wheeler rear-ended its vehicle.
Sales rep claims job caused post traumatic stress disorder
A regional sales representative for Professional Marketing Services Inc. (PMSI) claims to have suffered from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after hearing a supervisor make a recently terminated co-worker beg for her job back.