News from April 2016
Man alleges Gulfmark Offshore's negligence caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A seaman alleges he was injured on the job.
Two construction workers allege they were not paid overtime wages
NEW ORLEANS – Two construction workers have filed a class-action lawsuit against general contractors and construction companies over allegations that they were not paid overtime wages.
Couple claims Dodge truck is defective, files suit against makers
LAFAYETTE – A Marksville couple alleges that the Dodge truck they purchased was defective.
Rapides Parish District Attorney hires legal counsel to recover missing funds
ALEXANDRIA — The Rapides Parish District Attorney’s Office has recused itself from a criminal case involving a former employee and announced it hired a lawyer to attempt to recover the money the woman is accused of stealing.
DA association backs bill aimed at troubled Louisiana Public Defender Board
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Public Defender Board is under fire for how it funds defendant representation in capital murder cases and is the target of a state House Bill that would winnow its membership as the state's public defenders crisis continues to deepen.
Nurse accuses West Feliciana Parish hospital board of unfair treatment
BATON ROUGE — A staff nurse is suing the West Feliciana Parish hospital board, alleging violation of her civil rights.
Patient accuses medical device providers of manufacturing defect
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana man is suing the providers of a knee device, alleging a manufacturing defect.
Jefferson Parish cabbies considering options in dismissed case against UberX drivers
GRETNA – Jefferson Parish cabbies suing UberX drivers over alleged unfair trade practices are weighing their options now that a judge has dismissed their case.
Federal court to consider New Orleans 'debtors prison' case
NEW ORLEANS - A federal court will get to decide if New Orleans' threat of jail time to get court fees paid is constitutional, or has created a "debtors' prison."
Reporters Committee not surprised Baton Rouge police dispute evidence in excessive force case
BATON ROUGE–The Baton Rouge Police Department disputes whether evidence exists to substantiate a reporter’s allegation of excessive force, which an advocate for journalists says is a common reaction from law enforcement.
Franklin Parish residents claim officials have denied public services because of race
LAFAYETTE — Four years after a grant should have connected a predominately black neighborhood to Franklin Parish’s public water system, two residents have filed a federal lawsuit alleging the project is incomplete because of racial discrimination by parish officials.
Pa. man alleges Xarelto caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A Pennsylvania man alleges he suffered injuries after taking a prescription drug.
Sanctity of confession stands for now, but Louisiana Supreme Court to have final say
BATON ROUGE–After Judge Mike Caldwell of the 19th Judicial District ruled earlier this year that a priest does not have to reveal alleged wrongdoings heard in confession, the ruling was automatically sent for appeal to Louisiana's Supreme Court.
Louisiana woman accuses consumer reporting agencies of false reports
BATON ROUGE — An East Baton Rouge Parish woman is suing two consumer reporting agencies, alleging false reporting and inaccurate information.
Plywood manufacturer accuses polyurethane patch business of antitrust violations
BATON ROUGE — A Louisiana plywood manufacturer is suing an Oregon polyurethane patch manufacturer, alleging violation of antitrust law.
Dog owner accuses Jefferson Parish sheriff of false arrest
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana woman is suing Jefferson Parish and the parish sheriff and deputy sheriff, alleging false arrest and defamation.
Two African-Americans accuse former employer of racial discrimination
NEW ORLEANS — Two Jefferson Parish men are suing a grain company, alleging a hostile work environment, racial discrimination and retaliation.
New commercial highlights ‘rampant venue shopping’ in Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS -- A new advertisement from a New Orleans law firm highlights a practice that some critics claim is eroding Louisiana’s already-tarnished judicial reputation.
Wife blames pharmaceutical companies for husband's death
NEW ORLEANS – A North Carolina woman alleges her late husband suffered injuries after taking Xarelto.
Express Lien alleges Florida business copied works on website
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans accounts receivable and construction payment software company alleges that a Florida company used copyrighted content on its website without authorization.