News from August 2016
Security director accuses mall operator of gender discrimination
ALEXANDRIA — A Rapides Parish man is suing a mall operator, alleging hostile work environment, gender discrimination and retaliation.
Law professor discounts postponement in protest case
BATON ROUGE – A federal judge's decision to postpone a hearing in a protest-related lawsuit against Baton Rouge area police in light of recent violence against local law enforcement could indicate all sides are communicating, said a Loyola University law professor.
Cancer patient accuses pharmaceutical companies of negligence
NEW ORLEANS — A La Place cancer patient is suing pharmaceutical companies, alleging failure to disclose the side effect of their product.
Rig mechanic accuses drilling vessel operator of negligence
NEW ORLEANS — A rig mechanic is suing a Texas drilling vessel operator, alleging negligence caused the plaintiff to be injured.
Fishing lodge business alleges cabin manufacturer, insurer breached contract
NEW ORLEANS — A Plaquemines Parish fishing lodge business is suing a cabin manufacturer and an insurance provider, alleging they misrepresented and concealed defective manufacturing activities.
Louisiana couple accuses utility company of negligence
NEW ORLEANS — A St. Tammany Parish couple is suing utility companies, alleging their negligence produced an unsafe work environment where the husband was injured.
Family accuses police of unlawful arrest
NEW ORLEANS — A family is suing Louisiana law enforcement officials, alleging the unlawful arrestof a family member.
Delgado Community College files suit for allegedly unpaid fees
GRETNA – Delgado Community College is seeking damages for an allegedly open account.
Man claims that he was injured in slip and fall in a Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen
GRETNA – A man claims that he was injured in a slip and fall at Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen.
Capital One Bank alleges that a customer has not paid off his card balance
GRETNA – Capital One Bank is seeking damages against a customer for his allegedly open account.
Motorist alleges he was rear-ended by sheriff's office vehicle
GRETNA – An individual is seeking damages after a police vehicle allegedly caused a rear-end accident.
REC Marine Logistics LLC alleged to owe for equipment purchase
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana corporation is seeking damages, claiming that a client failed to pay for purchased equipment.
Shipbuilder accuses ex-business partners of breach of warranty
NEW ORLEANS — A Mississippi shipbuilder is suing two Louisiana companies, alleging breach of contract and breach of warranty.
Ship worker alleges vessel owner allowed unsafe work environment
NEW ORLEANS — A Terrebonne Parish man is suing a vessel owner, alleging its negligence led to the plaintiff sustaining injuries.
Disabled woman alleges catering company failed to follow law
NEW ORLEANS — A Washington Parish woman is suing a catering company and its owner, alleging disability discrimination.
Seaman alleges ship owner's negligence caused him to be thrown overboard
NEW ORLEANS — A St. Tammany Parish man is suing a ship owner, alleging its negligence caused him to be thrown overboard.
Treasure Chest Casino accused of negligence after woman injured on escalator
GRETNA – A couple is seeking damages, claiming that a casino escalator resulted in injuries to the wife.
Capital One Bank files suit over allegedly unpaid credit card balance
GRETNA – Capital One Bank is seeking damages for an allegedly open account.
Woman files suit against trash bin maker, disposal company alleging bin caused injuries
GRETNA – A woman claims that she tripped and fell over a trash can lid and was injured.
Credit union alleges Orleans Parish man owes on two loans, credit card
NEW ORLEANS – A credit union is seeking damages over claims that a client failed to make payments on time.