News from 2015
Former employer sues Jefferson Parish man, alleging he misappropriated thousands
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans corporation has filed suit against a Jefferson Parish man who it alleges he misappropriated funds from it.
Louisiana attorney James Mecca: “I’m forever indebted to everyone involved in getting me here”
The first thought that came to Louisiana attorney James Mecca's mind when he landed in jail after being arrested for accepting marijuana in exchange for legal services was, “Thank God! Now maybe somebody can help me.”
Mobile home buyers accuse Dixie Motors of selling them a defective RV
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana couple say the recreational vehicle they purchased from Dixie Motors in February is still defective after numerous repair attempts.
Ex-hairdressers sue H2O salon for back wages, overtime pay
NEW ORLEANS – Two Louisiana women say their former employer, H2O Hair, owes them for unpaid wages.
Couple accuses Forest River, Dixie Motors of selling leaking Leprechaun boat
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana couple say the approximately $60,000 recreational boat they purchased was defective in materials and workmanship and should have been repaired under warranty.
Houston fuel company alleges Bulk Finland barge owes more than $700,000
NEW ORLEANS – A Houston fuel company says the Bulk Finland, a barge, owes money for fuel deliveries.
Iranian-born Muslim man accuses U.S. Navy of religious discrimination
NEW ORLEANS – A St. Tammany Parish man says the U.S. Department of the Navy has systematically discriminated against him during his 17-year tenure.
Paraplegic man accuses Church’s Fried Chicken of violating ADA
NEW ORLEANS – A St. John the Baptist Parish man who is paralyzed from the waist down says Church’s Fried Chicken is discriminating against him because of his disability.
Morgan Ray’s captain accuses Crosby Tugs of negligence
NEW ORLEANS – A Bayou Vista tugboat captain says another boat’s reckless operation in the Harvey Canal caused him to fall, injuring his shoulder.
Former crewmember accuses American Patriot’s owners of unsafe working conditions
NEW ORLEANS – An ex-seaman and crew member of the marine vessel American Patriot says his employer owes him for injuries he sustained at work.
ING Bank accuses Bulk Finland delivery barge of $1 million in unpaid debt
NEW ORLEANS – An Amsterdam bank seeks the sale of a fuel freighter to cover unpaid charges for a fuel delivery.
Tulane University professor advocates transparency in securities markets
NEW ORLEANS — When it comes to minimizing the chances of a securities markets catastrophe such as the 2008 national financial crisis, Tulane Law Professor Onnig Dombalagian believes prevention is better than a cure -- and in this case, prevention is transparency.
Ex-worker accuses River Oaks Hospital of racial and age discrimination
NEW ORLEANS – A St. John the Baptist Parish woman says her former employer, River Oaks Hospital, fired her after she asked to use a walking cane.
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.