News from April 2016
Xarelto makers accused of manufacturing defect
NEW ORLEANS – An Arkansas woman alleges a prescription drug caused severe bleeding.
City disputes contents of white paper on World Trade Center dispute given to Senate
NEW ORLEANS – The city of New Orleans and other defendants in litigation brought by a company that lost its bid to develop the former World Trade Center dispute the contents of a white paper an attorney for the company provided to members of a state Senate committee.
Charles Schwab alleges former employee misappropriated trade secrets
BATON ROUGE — Charles Schwab is suing a former employee, alleging he failed to comply with confidentiality and non-solicitation agreements.
One NOLA law firm behind more than 100 ADA lawsuits in five years
NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans' historic St. Charles Avenue streetcar is among the latest targets of the Bizer Law Firm, which has filed more than 100 Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuits for the same group of plaintiffs in five years.
Disabled man accuses shopping plaza of not complying with ADA
NEW ORLEANS — A St. John the Baptist Parish man is suing the owners of a LaPlace shopping plaza, alleging failure to provide access for handicapped patrons.
GROW Louisiana Coalition takes John Barry to task over oil and gas lawsuits
NEW ORLEANS - Restore Louisiana Now President John Barry has long argued that suing big oil and gas companies is the best way to motivate them to repair damage to coastal wetlands, but his critics say the industry is already doing its share to right any wrongs it may have caused to the environment.
Disbarred Baton Rouge attorney known for “E Guarantee” slogan reinstated
BATON ROUGE – A former Baton Rouge personal injury lawyer who was disbarred seven years ago has been reinstated.
Fleet service companies allege barge owners owe $70,000
BATON ROUGE — Two fleet services companies are suing barge owners, alleging failure to pay for completed work.
Ex-St. Charles Parish DA faces up to 3 years in prison over obstruction of justice
NEW ORLEANS – A former St. Charles Parish district attorney has pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice charges related to a three-year FBI investigation into sex-related allegations, but a local legal expert says that it shouldn't affect any of his previous cases.
Captain blames barge owner for injuries aboard vessel
LAFAYETTE — A Louisiana sea captain is suing an oil services company, alleging its negligence led to him suffering injuries.
Decorative paint distributors accuse competitors of trademark infringement
NEW ORLEANS — Two decorative paint distributors are suing a Georgia company and three individuals, alleging trademark infringement.
Reform lobbyist says court’s ruling on $457,000 in guardian fees 'smells a little fishy'
NEW ORLEANS – A tort reform advocate says the Louisiana Supreme Court’s failure to reduce $457,000 in fees to a legal guardian for juvenile lead poisoning victims should be a concern to everyone.
Customer alleges Home Depot's negligence caused him injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana man is suing Home Depot, alleging negligence caused him serious injuries.
Louisiana whistleblower's settlement could be good for state
BATON ROUGE - While some may think that a recent Louisiana whistleblower should have taken his case to trial, his settlement could still have a positive impact.
Parents accuse immigration lawyer of negligent misrepresentation
NEW ORLEANS — The parents of two minors are suing an immigration lawyer and her law firm, alleging negligent misrepresentation on behalf of them and their children.
Customer alleges Wal-Mart negligence caused her injuries
LAKE CHARLES — A Calcasieu Parish customer is suing Wal-Mart, alleging a store's negligence caused her to fall and suffer injuries.
Consumer accuses debt collection agency of telephone harassment
LAFAYETTE — A Mer Rouge woman is suing a debt collection agency, alleging telephone harassment.
Black employee accuses energy companies of racial discrimination
NEW ORLEANS — An African-American woman is suing a group of energy companies, alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination.
Ascension Parish judge accused of conflict of interest over 'conviction fees'
BATON ROUGE – An Ascension Parish man is suing a local judge in federal court over conviction fees, alleging it is a conflict of interest partly because a portion of the judge's pay comes out of the fees.
Nurse accuses West Feliciana Parish hospital district of racial discrimination
BATON ROUGE — An African-American nurse from East Baton Rouge Parish is suing the West Feliciana Parish hospital board, alleging unfair treatment and discrimination.