News from 2015
African-American veteran alleges racial discrimination in a title dispute over home auction
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana man says his civil rights were violated as a result of a $1,400 error made in recording a property sale.
Louisiana green energy firm says partner owes $90 million for solar panel installations
NEW ORLEANS – A Michigan man says two solar power companies he formed in Louisiana is owed $90 million by a distributor, Griswold Power.
Consumer advocate claims wine industry allows toxic levels of arsenic in its product
BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge woman says the California wine industry is knowingly selling wine that contains inorganic arsenic, a highly toxic poison. Laura Marvin filed a class-action lawsuit March 23 in U.S.
German boat owners accuse New Orleans Terminal of negligence in death of three crew members
NEW ORLEANS – Two German businesses say improperly stored cargo caused an on-board explosion and fire, killing three crew members on its vessel the MSC Flaminia.
Receptionist accuses Internal Medicine Clinic of Tangipahoa of FMLA violation
NEW ORLEANS – A Tangipahoa Parish woman alleges her employer, Internal Medicine Clinic, unlawfully terminated her for leave allowed under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Court's ruling on private emails sent through government servers is a 'cat and mouse game'
NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Supreme Court recently ruled that emails sent via a public agency’s system should be disclosed under Louisiana’s Public Records Law, even if the emails are related only to private matters.
Louisiana Attorney's Disciplinary Board appoints new chair
METAIRIE — The Louisiana Supreme Court recently appointed Carl A. Butler as chairman of the Louisiana Attorney’s Disciplinary Board (LADB).
Wife sues major drug corporation claiming that a defect in medication was the cause of her husband's death
LOUISIANA— A wife is suing Janssen, a major drug corporation, alleging negligence and fraud in the death of her husband.
Three men sue Janssen Research and Development, others over alleged risks of Xarelto
NEW ORLEANS – Three men are suing a major drug corporation alleging that the company was negligent in not advising patients of the risks associated with taking Xarelto.
Couple sues drug company claiming negligence in advertising alleged warnings and risks of Xarelto
NEW ORLEANS – A couple is suing a major drug corporation over its alleged failure to make the risks of a drug known, claiming that the negligence resulted in grave health concerns.
Brand Services seeks restraining order against former employee
NEW ORLEANS – A Georgia company is seeking a temporary restraining order and an ex parte seizure order in connection with a lawsuit against a former employee the company claims illegally took confidential company files.
Couple sues drug corporation over claims of negligence and fraud in Xarelto manufacturing
NEW ORLEANS – A Kansas couple is suing a major drug corporation claiming that the company was negligent and fraudulent in failing to advise users of the risks associated with Xarelto.
Mother sues drug company alleging Zofran caused her son's medical conditions
NEW ORLEANS – An Arkansas mother is suing a drug corporation in relation to her son's medical conditions, alleging that a drug she was prescribed during her pregnancy caused the congenital defects.
User of Xarelto sues major drug corporation over allegations of negligence and fraud
NEW ORLEANS – A Houston, Texas man using the drug Xarelto is suing the manufacturer of the drug, alleging negligence and fraud.
Louisiana man blames pharma giant GlaxoSmithKline for Avandia side effects
NEW ORLEANS – A St. Tammany Parish man says the maker of diabetes drug Avandia, GlaxoSmithKline, is at fault for failing to warn consumers about the drug’s allegedly dangerous side effects.
Atain Speciality Insurance says it isn't responsible for injury claim
NEW ORLEANS – An insurance company claims that it isn't obligated to pay for damages after a woman fell at a dance recital.
Zulu Social Club accuses Soul Trade Fashions of trademark infringement
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana social club says a clothing company has sold to the public blazers, caps and other apparel bearing its trademarked name without permission.
Homeowners accuse Chinese firms of manufacturing faulty drywall
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana couple is suing several Chinese manufacturers of drywall, alleging that the product is unfit for use in homes because it contains damaging sulfur compounds.
Delaware firm seeks liquidation of the marine vessel Stade to pay for lost cargo
NEW ORLEANS – Two firms are suing Stellar Line Ocean Transport in a dispute surrounding damaged industrial cargo.
Mississippi River boat collision prompts damage and injury lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana company says Kirby Inland Marine is liable for damages caused by a boat collision.