News from April 2016
Daiquiris & Creams accused of copyright infringement
NEW ORLEANS – Several entertainment companies have filed suit against a restaurant over claims there has been public performances of their works without authorization.
Homebuilders allege blueprint was used without authorization to build house
LAFAYETTE – Custom homebuilders have filed a suit against a Lake Charles business and homeowners over allegations they created unauthorized blueprints from a house design.
Proposed legislation could cost Two Canal Street Investors millions
BATON ROUGE – The state senator who introduced a bill that could cost the losing bidder suing the city over the former World Trade Center development millions of dollars said in an interview he is holding out hope for the legislation.
Angola death row outfitted with heat sensors, other cooling measures
ANGOLA — With the Louisiana summer approaching, officials at Louisiana State Penitentiary have installed heat sensors to monitor conditions on death row.
Employee accuses Chevrolet dealership of racial discrimination
NEW ORLEANS — An Orleans Parish African-American man is suing a Chevrolet dealership, alleging unlawful employment practices, retaliation and wrongful termination.
Industrial business alleges rig manufacturer owes $1.1 million
LAFAYETTE — An Illinois industrial services provider is suing a Louisiana rig manufacturer, alleging it owes more than $1.1 million for services provided.
Two Canal Street Investors president has 30 days to appear for deposition in WTC litigation
NEW ORLEANS – A Florida developer who for months has dodged deposition in the lawsuit challenging the city of New Orleans' development of the former World Trade Center now is under a judge's order to be deposed within a month.
Disabled woman alleges insurance underwriter denied her benefits
NEW ORLEANS — A disabled Jefferson Parish woman is suing an insurance provider, alleging violation of workers compensation laws.
New Orleans resident accuses Southern Light LLC of unpaid wages
NEW ORLEANS – A construction manager is suing an Alabama company over allegations he wasn't paid overtime wages while he was an employee.
Mississippi man alleges he was injured on drillship
NEW ORLEANS – A Mississippi seaman is suing his former employer and another company after he was allegedly injured on the job.
Baton Rouge man sues drug treatment center over son's overdose
BATON ROUGE — After his son died of an overdose at a California drug treatment facility, a Louisiana attorney is suing, claiming the facility didn’t follow regulations when staff allowed his son to stay at the residence after they knew he was intoxicated.
New Orleans resident awarded $51.5 million in lawsuit against Daimler Trucks
NEW ORLEANS — Longtime New Orleans resident Connie Jones Marable last week was awarded $51.5 million as part of a lawsuit filed by her adult children against Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) LLC, among others, in what her lawyers say is one of the largest awards of its kind in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Receptionist alleges employers failed to pay overtime, violated Family Leave Act
LAFAYETTE — A receptionist is suing her employers, alleging they failed to pay overtime and discriminated against her for being pregnant.
Customer accuses shopping center owner of disability discrimination
NEW ORLEANS — A disabled Jefferson Parish man is suing the owners of a Marrero shopping center, alleging failure to provide safe and full access to the property.
LaShip discrimination suit still on as plaintiffs re-file
NEW ORLEANS — After a judge denied the defendant's motion to dismiss, a lawsuit brought by six employees of LaShip, a Houma-based shipyard company, alleging they experienced retaliation after reporting discriminatory treatment, is moving forward.
Customer accuses pharmaceutical companies of defective medication
NEW ORLEANS — An Illinois man is suing a group of pharmaceutical companies, alleging a defective warranty and design.
Corporate pilot alleges administrators unlawfully terminated benefits
NEW ORLEANS — A corporate jet pilot is suing Jefferson Parish businesses, alleging breach of fiduciary duty.
Seaman blames vessel operators for his injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A Waggaman seaman is suing a Jefferson Parish maritime company, alleging the defendants failed to provide a safe place to work
Plaquemines Parish man accuses local government of unlawful arrest
NEW ORLEANS — An African-American man is suing the parish of Plaquemines and other government entities, alleging they violated his civil rights by arresting him unlawfully.
Car crash victim alleges U.S. government employee was negligent
NEW ORLEANS — A St. Charles Parish woman is suing the U.S. government, alleging a federal employee caused her injuries.