News from 2015
Auto dealership employee alleges discriminatory firing
A former employee has sued a New Orleans area auto dealership, alleging discrimination.
Man alleges lack of accessibility at Subway sandwich shop
A Lafourche Parish man has sued Subway, alleging infringement of disability law.
Hip replacement recipient alleges negligence
A Louisiana man has sued a group of medical device manufacturers, alleging product negligence.
Fair housing agency alleges discrimination from property manager
A non-profit fair housing advocacy corporation has sued an Orleans Parish resident and his business, alleging discrimination.
Railway sues pipeline operator over property dispute
La Peyronnie
City of Pineville police officer accused of violating couple's rights in wrongful arrest
PINEVILLE – A couple is suing the City of Pineville, its chief of police and an police officer they claim wrongfully arrested them.
Laborer struck by car while on scaffolding sues
GRETNA – A laborer who was working atop a set of scaffolding when a vehicle allegedly ran into it and injured him is suing.
Insurer sued by couple whose water pipe broke while on vacation
GRETNA – A property insurer is being sued by homeowners for allegedly not properly covering damage their home suffered when a water pipe broke when they were on vacation.
Home elevation company claims couple missed payments for 22 months on $30K debt
GRETNA – A home elevation company is suing Marrero homeowners saying they stilll owe $30,000 for an elevation job.
Convention center worker claims an intoxicated flatbed cart operator hit her
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
LSU Hospital sued for damages after psychiatric patient released back to prison commits suicide
NEW ORLEANS – The brother and sister of a deceased Orleans Parish Prison prisoner are suing LSU Interim Public Hospital after their brother, a patient with various psychiatric problems and prior suicide attempts, was released back to prison following a manic episode, soon after which he strangled himself to death.
Online college Herzing University sued over claims of racial discrimination
A woman is suing Herzing University and a former employer, alleging racial discrimination.
Cart caravan collides with Wal-mart customer, leading to lawsuit
Jonathan P. Friedman
More Deepwater Horizon fraud revealed as New Orleans residents plead guilty as part of alleged $30 million scam
NEW ORLEANS – A pair of New Orleans residents have pleaded guilty to wire fraud for their part in a scam to defraud the Deepwater Horizon oil spill claims fund and Medicare of more than $30 million.