News from April 2016
Congressional candidate Ricky John will continue to represent VA whistleblower during his campaign
SHREVEPORT – Richard "Ricky" John, candidate for the 4th U.S. Congressional District seat, says he will continue to represent local Veterans Affairs (VA) whistleblower Shae Wilkes through his campaign.
Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch says attorney fees paid out from $20 billion BP oil spill settlement is 'absurd'
BATON ROUGE – The attorney fees paid out of the $20 billion settlement with BP over the Deepwater Horizon spill is "absurd," the executive director of a lawsuit abuse watchdog group recently told the Louisiana Record.
Louisiana attorney general stands against the Clean Power Plan
BATON ROUGE – The Clean Power Plan, announced on Aug. 3, 2015, by President Obama and the EPA, has faced some heavy opposition from many state officials, including Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry, who believes that the plan is injudicious and misguided.
Metairie woman accuses cart manufacturer of defective design
NEW ORLEANS — A Metairie woman is suing a cart manufacturer, alleging design defect and failure to warn of possible hazards.
Employee alleges data management company failed to pay overtime
LAFAYETTE — A drilling operator is suing a data management company, alleging unpaid wages and violation of workers compensation laws.
Vermillion Parish couple alleges oil company caused husband's injuries
LAFAYETTE — A Vermillion Parish couple is an offshore oil enterprise, alleging negligence led to injuries.
Louisiana woman alleges fraudulent vehicle sale
BATON ROUGE — An East Baton Rouge Parish woman is suing a truck owner, alleging false representation and fraud.
Insurance companies allege former Amerisafe employee stole $1.35 million
LAKE CHARLES — Three insurance companies are suing a former Amerisafe employee, alleging false representation and fraud.
$20.8 billion settlement marks end of government litigation against BP
NEW ORLEANS – BP will pay a $20.8 billion settlement for the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico after a federal judge gave final approval on April 4.
Lawsuit claims Orleans Parish sheriff underpaid deputies for overtime
NEW ORLEANS – A lawsuit filed by a former Orleans Parish Deputy alleges that Sheriff Marlin Gusman underpaid deputies for overtime and straight time worked on either end of their scheduled shifts.
UberX drivers keep working as months of legal process loom in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS – The 26 New Orleans cabbies and 10 UberX drivers in a lawsuit filed in New Orleans Civil District Court Judge have several months of proceedings ahead before trial but the UberX drivers will remain on the road.
Bank accuses customer of false pretenses
ALEXANDRIA — A bank is suing a Louisiana woman, alleging false representations and actual fraud.
Audit claims wrongful supplemental pay to some Orleans Parish deputies
NEW ORLEANS – A recently released report by the Legislative Auditor’s Office alleges Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman filed for and received, over the years, more than $1 million in undeserved supplemental pay for 56 deputies who did not qualify under state statutes for the extra $500 monthly payments.
Deepwater Horizon Trustees receive much of $20 billion BP settlement
NEW ORLEANS — Deepwater Horizon Trustees have announced an $8.8 billion settlement with BP, part of the $20 billion proposal reached earlier this week and the largest settlement paid by a single entity in federal law enforcement history.
Two Canal Street Investors: Senate bill an unconstitutional attempt to circumvent the judiciary
NEW ORLEANS – Two Canal Street Investors, suing over its losing bid to develop New Orleans' World Trade Center, claims the mayor's office is attempting an end run around the judiciary by backing a new state Senate bill that could cost the developer millions.
State's high court has little tolerance for judicial misconduct, Loyola professor says
NEW ORLEANS – As the cases of two 18th Judicial District judges accused of mishandling proceedings and abusing their powers head to the state Supreme Court for review next month, a Loyola University Law School professor says the state’s system to root out injudicious behavior on the bench is functioning as it should.
Louisiana man alleges attacker owes $65,000
LAFAYETTE — A Louisiana man is suing an alleged attacker, alleging willful and malicious injury.
Finanicial business accuses Louisiana customer of fraudulent transfer
NEW ORLEANS — A financial business is suing a Louisiana man, alleging fraudulent transfer in the loss of a car.
Tankerman blames marine towing company for his injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana tankerman is suing a marine towing company, alleging negligence led to his suffering injuries
Shipyard worker accuses employer of not paying overtime
LOUISIANA — A shipyard worker is suing a Morgan City business, alleging refusal to pay overtime.