News from 2015
Mikimoto sushi restaurant sues law firm for allegedly not properly processing a Deepwater Horizon claim on their behalf
NEW ORLEANS – A local sushi restaurant is suing a law firm it claims failed to provide proper representation in filing a Deepwater Horizon claim over the BP oil spill.
A.G. candidate Landry pledges transparency
An organization working to hold attorney general candidates accountable says Louisiana attorney general candidate Jeff Landry has made a pledge to be transparent in office.
Tulane Lakeside Hospital sued after newborn allegedly suffers severe burns
NEW ORLEANS – A local hospital is being sued by a woman who claims her newborn son suffered severe burns while in its care.
St. Tammany Parish corporation files suit against New Orleans resident for breach of contract
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is being sued for allegedly failing to show up to the closing of a property sale she was to undertake with a St. Tammany corporation.
The Birthing Project USA sued by former executive director for allegedly not paying back wages
NEW ORLEANS – A non-profit organization is being sued by its former executive director who alleges she was not paid back wages she is owed.
New Orleans attorney elected to Federation of Defense & Corporate
Attorney Liz Roussel, partner and executive committee member at Adams and Reese in New Orleans, has been elected to join the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel.
Louisiana State Museum sued by quadriplegic man claiming discrimination
A quadriplegic man who suffers from cerebral palsy is accusing the board of directors of the Louisiana State Museum of discrimination.
Cigna insurance tells disabled woman to go back to work, suit claims
A Metairie woman deemed totally disabled from any occupation by both physicians and the Social Security Administration claims her medical insurance provider denied her claims and told her to go back to work.
Ship worker severely burned, claims ship was not seaworthy
A ship worker who was injured on the job claims his injuries could have been prevented and is now suing all companies involved.
Cellphone tower company sues two citizens, claims to be blocked from getting to work
A cellphone tower company claims two private citizens have been putting up literal roadblocks and preventing their crews from doing maintenance on a tower.
Uber sued by Jefferson Parish Attorney’s Office
The Jefferson Parish Attorney’s Office filed lawsuits in September against eight people accused of illegally driving or lending cars to be driven for Uber in unincorporated parts of the parish.
Shreveport attorney scolded by judge for lawsuit
Shreveport attorney John Settle Jr. has come under fire after a recent ruling by ad hoc Judge Edward Bleich and is accused of using the court system for political and publicity means.
Hurricane Katrina symposium scheduled at Southern University Law Center
“The most important thing to remember is that when governmental agencies fail the community, those agencies are not immune from judicial review,” Guillory told the Record.
Ford Motor sues man for allegedly defaulting on $11.8K loan
GRETNA – The finance arm of an international car dealer is suing a customer they claim defaulted on a loan he took out for a new car.
Widow sues insurance broker, claims $1 million life insurance policy lapsed due to negligence
GRETNA – An insurance broker is being sued by a widow who claims her husband was not properly notified when it was time to renew his policy which lapsed before his death.
BP oil spill settlement to reimburse millions Louisiana paid to politically connected law firms
NEW ORLEANS – BP will pick up at least some of the legal bills the state of Louisiana incurred as part of a five-state settlement for the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, according to recent court order.
ENSCO employee seeking pay for alleged work-related injury
ENSCO's chief mechanic is seeking a damage award for injuries he allegedly suffered while working aboard one of the company's off-shore drilling vessels.
Offshore Drilling Company Goes After Insurance Companies
Local offshore drilling company wants insurers held financially responsible for employee's work-related injuries.
Ex-worker sues Baumer Foods, alleging unlawful termination
A Springfield man is suing a Metairie condiments producer, alleging wrongful termination after losing his job.
Bridgestone sues competitor, alleging trademark infringement
Bridgestone Brands is suing a tire business competitor, alleging trademark infringement.