News from April 2016
St. Bernard Parish Council to vote on proceeding with suit against oil industry
CHALMETTE — The St. Bernard Parish Council is expected to vote on Tuesday on whether to allow St. Bernard Parish President Guy McInnis and a controversial law firm to potentially file a lawsuit on behalf of the parish against oil and gas companies for alleged coastal damage and land loss.
AIDS Healthcare Foundation alleges discrimination in Louisiana funding distribution
BATON ROUGE – Having the most cases of AIDS per capita in the nation, Baton Rouge is often challenged in distributing federal funding between the organizations trying to provide care to those patients. Now, one group is alleging the most recent distribution of federal funds was unfair and is suing to have it changed.
Server accuses restaurant of tip appropriation, FLSA violations
NEW ORLEANS – A restaurant server is suing a New Orleans establishment, alleging tip appropriation and refusing to pay overtime.
BMI, music groups accuse Covington bar of of copyright violations
NEW ORLEANS – A collection of music corporations is suing a Covington bar, alleging the bar has used their music without permission or proper license.
Engineering company alleges Louisiana business hasn't paid for work
NEW ORLEANS – A Texas contractor is suing a Louisiana business, alleging it has not been paid for work provided.
Mayor spokesman says latest WTC lawsuit 'frivolous' and 'desperate,' but developer claims necessity
NEW ORLEANS – “Frivolous” and “desperate” is how the New Orleans mayor’s press secretary sums up Two Canal Street Investors’ latest lawsuit over losing its bid to develop the World Trade Center.
Bill to repeal political subdivision jury trial prohibition passes Senate, seeks House companion
BATON ROUGE – A bill that would repeal a Louisiana law prohibiting jury trials in lawsuits filed against a political subdivision was passed today by the state's Senate and is now in the House.
Attorney charged with battery files lawsuit alleging he was the victim
VIDALIA – An attorney has filed a lawsuit against Concordia Parish District Attorney Brad Burget in an ongoing dispute over who attacked whom.
Charter schools challenge legality of New Orleans school funding plan
NEW ORLEANS – A move to standardize how education funds are divvied up among all New Orleans public schools has prompted a federal lawsuit alleging that the new formula will violate contracts between charter schools and the Orleans Parish School District, while depriving some schools of due process and equal protection under the law.
Insurance company asserts that it has no obligation to provide coverage
NEW ORLEANS – An insurance company is filing for declaratory relief alleging that it was not providing coverage to a company during the time of the claims.
Island Operating seeks to recoup its costs during a legal battle
LAFAYETTE – A contractor and its insurance provider are seeking to recoup the costs they incurred during a case for which they allege no responsibility.
General manager alleges he was fired because of his disabilities
NEW ORLEANS – A general manager of a luxury import company is seeking damages over claims of wrongful and discriminatory termination.
Widow alleges that McDermott is liable for her husband's death
NEW ORLEANS – The widow of an electrician is seeking damages alleging that her husband’s former employers are responsible for his cancer and subsequent death.
Workers' compensation coverage is the subject of a court battle
BATON ROUGE – A workers' compensation insurer is seeking declaratory relief alleging it is not liable for a case.
Reporter's federal lawsuit against Baton Rouge police could lead to future reforms
BATON ROUGE – A television reporter’s federal lawsuit alleging that he was illegally confined and his First Amendment rights trampled while at a crime scene in Baton Rouge last year could help foster better relations between police and the press, the legal defense director of a journalists’ advocacy group said on Thursday.