News from 2015
Developers sue surveying company, alleging negligent land survey
Developers of an affordable housing development in Algiers are suing a Louisiana land surveying company, alleging negligence and breach of contract.
Appeals court backs Louisiana attorney general, bans EPA rule
A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked an EPA ruling the Louisiana attorney general says would have unjustly affected thousands of property owners in the state.
Energy law expert to deliver offshore safety lecture at LSU Center
BATON ROUGE–The LSU Law Center has announced the annual Liskow and Lewis Visiting Professorship in Energy Law Lecture will be delivered by Professor Jacqueline L. Weaver on Nov. 4 in the David W. Robertson Courtroom.
Custom Drywall & Painting sued for breach of contract, poor workmanship
GRETNA – A construction company is suing a subcontractor it claims breached contract.
Gretna couple sues claiming man did not disclose termite damage prior to home’s sale
GRETNA – A Gretna couple is suing a man who sold them a home claiming he failed to disclose severe structural defects prior to the home’s sale.
Brent Coon & Associates client ordered to return $2.2 million BP claim
NEW ORLEANS – The owner of a seafood wholesaler has been ordered by Deepwater Horizon claims chief Patrick Juneau to return a damage claim worth upwards of $2.2 million he received as part of the Deepwater Horizon settlement process on claims he falsely inflated his income and evaded income taxes to receive a larger payout.
NOLA Motorsports Park sued by woman claiming fractured spine in go-kart accident
GRETNA – A local racetrack is being sued by a woman who claims she was injured in a go-kart accident.
Tensions remain high after accord between Appel, LaBruzzo over insulting mailers
METARIE–State Senator Conrad Appel and John LaBruzzo, Appel’s opponent in the upcoming District 9 election, have entered a joint stipulation agreement over the campaign mailings LaBruzzo intended to send voters that slammed Appel’s record.
Battle of the ads: Parish presidential hopefuls agree to play nice
NEW ORLEANS--As the election for Jefferson Parish president nears its deadline, candidates' ads face scrutiny as they attack, debate and examine their opponents.
Honorable James L. Dennis receives honorary degree from LSU Law Center
BATON ROUGE – On Oct. 11, the Louisiana State University Law Center awarded an Honorary Degree of Doctorate of Laws to the Honorable James L. Dennis. Dennis serves as a judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit.
Georgia supplier says Jefferson Parish construction company owes money
A Georgia-based construction supply company is suing a Jefferson Parish construction business, allegiing an outstanding debt owed for products sold on credit.
St. Mary Parish man sues BP, alleging health issues from 2010 oil spill
A St. Mary Parish man is suing BP, alleging health issues from exposure to oil and other chemicals during BP's 2010 oil spill.
2 people sue Volkswagen, alleging false claims
A Louisiana woman and Mississippi man are suing Volkswagen, alleging their cars do not comply with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.
Gubernatorial candidates discuss problems facing state's justice system
BATON ROUGE, LA (Oct. 15, 2015)—Louisiana gubernatorial candidates take a look at its civil justice system and finds it wanting.
Louisiana couple alleges defects, negligent repairs to vehicle
A Louisiana couple is suing a car dealer, alleging defects and negligent repairs to their new vehicle.
Seaman sues Edison Chouest, alleging injuries related to unsafe stairway
An Alabama seaman is suing four maritime companies, alleging negligence for injuries sustained in a fall down the stairs on a ship.
Louisiana woman sues Chrysler Jeep, alleging negligent repair of vehicle
A Louisiana woman is suing Chrysler Jeep, alleging negligent repairs to her new vehicle.
New Orleans man sues Hobnobber's Bar, alleging discrimination
A New Orleans man is suing his former employer, alleging violations to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Housing Act.
Houma man sues GC Services, alleging unfair debt collection
A Houma man is suing a business, alleging deceptive means debt collection.
Louisana Democratic Party calls attorney general's re-election campaign ugly
Opponents of Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell are calling his re-election campaign ugly.