News from November 2015
Fired Walmart worker alleges race, age discrimination against retail giant
NEW ORLEANS – A 69-year-old Jefferson Parish man says Walmart fired him after 13 years of service, allegedly over a half-gallon of milk.
Mobile home buyers accuse Dixie Motors of breach of warranty
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana couple are suing the manufacturer and dealer of a motor home they bought, saying the $81,000 vehicle was defective in materials and workmanship.
Dodge truck buyers accuse Acadiana of selling them a defective vehicle
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana couple say the new Dodge Ram truck they purchased from Acadiana Dodge was defective in materials and workmanship and are asking to return the truck for a refund.
Lafayette consulting firm accused of $300,000 well-conversion mistake
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana firm says the mistakes made by a consultant it hired to oversee a well conversion project cost it more than $300,000.
Norwegian insurer accuses U.S. boat owners of negligence in million-dollar collision
NEW ORLEANS – A Norwegian marine insurance company says a vessel it insured was struck by another craft, resulting in damages estimated at more than $3 million.
St. Tammany Parish attorney allegedly caught taking marijuana for services will retain law license
METAIRIE — The Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board has concluded that an attorney originally charged with possession with intent to distribute marijuana he received as payment for legal services will not lose his law license.
Florida man accused of six-figure fraud in sale of engines to boat builder
NEW ORLEANS – A manufacturer of commercial boats says a marine broker doing business in Louisiana backed out of a deal to buy engines but kept the $100,000 down payments.
Statin drug’s alleged diabetes risk prompts wrongful death suit against Pfizer
NEW ORLEANS – The family of a deceased Mississippi woman says Pfizer was negligent in the design, development and marketing of cholesterol drug Lipitor, which they say caused their mother to develop diabetes.
$100,000 deal to open New Orleans restaurant in the Middle East goes sour
NEW ORLEANS – A Kuwait firm says Copeland’s Cheesecake Bistro reneged on a deal to open six locations in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and four other countries.
Cajun Outboards sued over allegedly defective vessel
NEW ORLEANS – An East Baton Rouge Parish-based boat company is being sued for allegedly selling a defective vessel and making shoddy repairs to the craft.
Couple sues Starwood Hotels, alleging poor treatment because of racial discrimination
NEW ORLEANS – A couple is suing a hotel chain alleging racial discrimination during a stay because they are an interracial couple.
Insurance company files suit over coverage dispute
NEW ORLEANS – An insurance company is suing a business over claims that one of its contracts is in opposition to Louisiana law.
Inmate on hard labor work release sues employers after fall
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana inmate assigned to hard labor on work release is suing his employers over injuries sustained from a fall while sandblasting.
Wal-Mart sued over alleged gender discrimination
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana woman is suing her employer over alleged claims of gender discrimination.
Man sues Seacor Marine, others over injury he allegedly sustained on boat
NEW ORLEANS – A seaman is suing over claims that he was injured while working on a boat.
Owner of New Orleans bar and restaurant accuses ex-manager of fraud and theft
NEW ORLEANS – The owners of Lucy’s Retired Surfer’s Bar and Restaurant in New Orleans are suing its former manager for allegedly stealing company profits through fraud and theft, adding up to more than $850,000.
Employee sues Citadel Builders over claims of sexual battery
NEW ORLEANS – An Alabama resident is being sued after he allegedly sexually harassed an employee.
Man claims Cajun Iron Workers violated FMLA
NEW ORLEANS – A lift operator claims his former employer violated his rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act to maximize its profits.
Bossier City attorney faces disbarment if convicted of theft allegations
BOSSIER PARRISH — A Bossier City couple arrested two weeks ago for allegedly carrying out a scheme to steal thousands of dollars and manipulating the sale of two residential properties from a dying man are out on bail.
Barge passenger accuses Baywater Drilling of negligence
NEW ORLEANS – A passenger aboard the Barge Atchafalaya blames its owner’s carelessness for his injuries.