News from April 2016
Federal government requests Social Security benefits not be discharged in bankruptcy filing
MONROE – The federal government alleges that a couple misrepresented information to the Social Security Administration, resulting in the over payment of disability benefits.
Lawsuit over Louisiana state employee health benefits moving forward
BATON ROUGE – A lawsuit filed by state workers and retirees alleging that former Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal and the state’s Office of Group Benefits (OGB) made illegal changes to employee health plans is finally about to get a hearing after a round of court appeals by defendants.
Credit business accuses Baton Rogue customer of false representation
BATON ROUGE — A credit company is suing a Baton Rogue customer, alleging false representations and actual fraud.
Lafaeytte Parish business alleges Louisiana man owes $65,000
NEW ORLEANS — A Lafayette County company is suing a Louisiana man, alleging false representation or actual fraud.
U.S. government accuses Louisiana woman of Social Security fraud
ALEXANDRIA — The U.S. government is suing a Louisiana woman, alleging false pretenses regarding Social Security.
St. John the Baptist parish facing class-action lawsuits over brain-eating amoeba water contamination
LAPLACE – A lawsuit seeking damages alleges the cause of the brain-eating amoeba contamination that plagued St. John the Baptist Parish's water system in August 2014 goes higher up the chain of command than the two municipal water workers convicted last year of malfeasance.
U.S. accuses Louisiana couple of Social Security fraud
NEW ORLEANS — A government agency is suing a Louisiana couple, alleging false representation in collecting Social Security.
Trustee accuses physician providers of fraudulent transfer
NEW ORLEANS — A trustee is suing a group of Louisiana medical providers, alleging fraudulent transfer.
Transfer of home subject of suit in bankruptcy court
BATON ROUGE – A woman seeks the court's help in a dispute over the transfer of a martial home.
Bank seeks repayment of allegedly unpaid auto loan
BATON ROUGE – A bank alleges that a woman purchased a car using a loan and did not make payments under claims that the vehicle purchase was fraudulent.
Man alleges individuals fraudulently obtained loan, used for personal expenses
NEW ORLEANS – A man alleges his home is being foreclosed on because of a fraudulently obtained mortgage intended for repairs.
Couple alleges they weren't provided a contract for bankruptcy representation
SHREVEPORT – A Caddo Parish couple are suing debt relief agencies alleging they failed to comply with bankruptcy code.
Orleans Parish Criminal Sheriff's Credit Union seeks repayment of allegedly unpaid loan
NEW ORLEANS – A creditor is suing a debtor alleging fraudulent misrepresentation.
Veterans high on Ricky John's mind as he runs for 4th U.S. Congressional District seat
SHREVEPORT – Shreveport attorney and businessman Richard "Ricky" John says he has his mind on veterans and their families as he makes his first bid for public office, the 4th U.S. Congressional District seat.
U.S. accuses Robeline man of Social Security fraud
ALEXANDRIA — The U.S. government unit is suing a Robleine man, alleging Social Security fraud.
U..S government alleges Houma woman falsely claimed Social Security
NEW ORLEANS — The U.S. government is suing a Houma woman, alleging negligent misrepresentation.
Financing company alleges equipment renter damaged property
SHREVEPORT — A financing and leasing company is suing an equipment rental company, alleging willful and malicious injury.
Restaurant owner alleges Capital One failed to comply with court order
NEW ORLEANS — A Covington restaurant owner is suing Capital One, alleging failure to comply with a court order.
Drilling employee files suit after allegedly suffering injury to his back
NEW ORLEANS – A sub sea engineer is filing for damages against his former employer after allegedly suffering an accident while on the job.
Owner of a fishing boat seeks damages after alleged collision
NEW ORLEANS – The owner and operator of a fishing vessel is seeking damages after another vessel allegedly collided against him.