News from 2015
Boat passenger sues pontoon driver, rental company over injuries sustained in a collision on the Tchefuncte River
A boat passenger sued the driver of a pontoon and its owner, a rental company, for injuries sustained as a result of a collision on the Tchefuncte River that were allegedly the result of the pontoon operator's negligence.
Beibu Gulf Shipping sued for $7 million over damaged cargo allegations
A shipping company is being sued over claims that goods were reportedly damaged while en route from America to China.
Man sues M&M Wireline & Offshore Services, others claiming injury due to negligence
A man from Vermilion Parish is suing his former employer over claims of injuries sustained while on the job.
City of Mobile seeks damages after Deepwater Horizon spill
The city of Mobile, Alabama has filed an amended complaint in which it demands punitive damages against Transocean Inc., and Halliburton Energy Services Inc., stemming from the worst maritime environmental disaster United States history.
Volkswagen sued over claims of bad business practices for use of defeat devices
An Orleans Parish man has filed a class action lawsuit against a car manufacturer over claims of fraudulent business practices in regards to its vehicles' emissions.
Caldwell’s TV endorsers are paid millions, state records show
BATON ROUGE — On television ads endorsing Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell for re-election, Paul Connick says a lot — but he never acknowledges that Caldwell approved $1.7 million in payments to his private practice.
Eclipse Construction Co. sues contractor for breach of contract
A Louisiana-based contractor is being sued by a construction company over claims of a number of violations.
Louisiana real estate business seeks $4 million from PBLS
A Louisiana real estate company is suing a Metairie business to recover monies it alleges are owed for a real estate deal.
VehSmart Inc. sued over alleged loan default
A satellite company in Louisiana is suing a telecommunications service provider over alleged default on a loan.
Former DEQ director: EPA regulations an 'attack' on energy industry
BATON ROUGE — Louisiana Attorney General James “Buddy” Caldwell recently joined a lawsuit to put a stop to “extremely expensive and unproven” EPA Clean Air Act proposals that his office says would effectively prohibit construction of coal-fired power plants.
Tulane Law dean contributes to legal education talks at Chinese conference
NEW ORLEANS — Tulane University Law School Dean David Meyer recently returned from Beijing, where he joined university deans from Canada, Australia, Switzerland, Singapore and China as featured guests at the Global Legal Education at a Crossroads conference last month.
Employee alleges Harvey Gulf ignored his health condition
An employee is suing an off-shore company, alleging it did not seek immediate medical attention for the plaintiff.
Covington customer alleges Petite Esplanade does not comply with ADA rules
A Covington woman is suing a local shopping center, alleging lack of handicap accessibility to and within the property.
Alabama produce business alleges Creole R&R has not paid $90,000
An Alabama produce company is suing a Louisiana business, alleging the plaintiff hasn't been paid for the produce it has been delivering.
Freight company seeks $84,000 allegedly owed for shipping ore down Mississippi
A Nashville barge company is suing a Metairie business, alleging the plaintiff has yet to be paid for services rendered.
Diver claims he was injured on the job
A Louisiana man is suing over claims he suffered hyperbaric injury on the job.
Employee says Amtrak guilty of age discrimination
A Jefferson Parish man is suing Amtrak, alleging age discrimination.
Orleans Parish worker alleges French Quarter cafes owe overtime payments
An Orleans Parish man is suing a group of French Quarter restaurant owners, alleging improper minimum wage payments and not making overtime payments.
Disabled woman alleges Walgreens violates ADA standards
A Covington woman is suing Walgreens, alleging lack of handicap access to a building under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Plaintiff seeks repayment of more than $1 million allegedly owed on a promissory note by Psamathe Sands
A Texas company is suing over an unpaid promissory note with an original value of $1 million.