News from August 2016
Insurance company seeks reimbursement after hair dryer allegedly caused a house fire
GRETNA – An insurance company is seeking damages, claiming that a hair dryer resulted in a house fire.
Woman claims that she was caused to slip and fall in a Winn-Dixie, injured
GRETNA – A woman claims that she slipped and fell in a Winn-Dixie and was injured.
Capital One Bank seeks allegedly unpaid credit card
GRETNA – Capital One Bank claims that a customer owes more than $2,000.
Louisiana attorney general defends hiring of former opponent's daughter
BATON ROUGE (Legal Newsline) - Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry is defending his decision to hire the daughter of his former election opponent.
Louisiana couple accuses conveyor installer of negligence
SHREVEPORT — A Louisiana couple is suing a conveyor installer and insurer, alleging professional negligence caused the husband to suffer injuries.
Crewmember alleges vessel operator's negligence caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana man is suing the operators of a ship, alleging their negligence caused the plaintiff to suffer injuries.
Employee accuses coffeehouse owners of unlawful termination
NEW ORLEANS — A Jefferson Parish woman is suing the owners of Louisiana coffee business, alleging she was fired because she became pregnant.
Bossier City woman accues former employer of gender discrimination
SHREVEPORT — A Louisiana woman is suing a Colorado company, alleging gender discrimination involving her pregnancy.
Black male accuses Exxon Mobil plant of racial discrimination
BATON ROUGE — An African-American Louisiana man is suing Exxon Mobil, alleging racial discrimination.
DuPont refutes claims of reporting violations at Louisiana acid plant
NEW ORLEANS – E I DuPont de NeMours & Co recently asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to dismiss a False Claims Act-based lawsuit filed against the company by Jeffrey M. Simoneaux.
Driver files suit against Pennsylvania woman after hit-and-run accident
GRETNA – A man alleges his vehicle was damaged in a hit-and-run.
Contractors allege they were exposed to a shipping container filled with poisonous gas
GRETNA – Two contractors claim that they were injured by a poisonous gas while on a job
Man alleges he was injured in fall in Burger King parking lot
GRETNA – A man claims that he was caused to trip and fall outside of a Burger King and was injured
Attorney: Judge’s suit against law clerk ‘clear and unadulterated harassment’
MONROE – Attorneys representing 4th District Court law clerk Allyson Campbell requested that the Louisiana Attorney General's Office drop the lawsuit against her once it became clear that the plaintiff may have had motives based on her dislike for Campbell.
Two Lincoln Parish Districts claim Police Jury does not accurately represent minority populations
RUSTON – A lawsuit has been filed against the Lincoln Parish Police Jury and its president alleging a lack of representation in two districts.
Motorist accuses driver, tractor trailer owner of negligence
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana woman is suing Travelers Insurance and others, alleging negligence caused a tractor trailer to hit her car and cause injuries to the plaintiff.
Capital One Bank claims that a customer owes more than $1,900
GRETNA – Capital One Bank is seeking damages for an allegedly open account.
Man alleges semi collided with van, caused him to fall from ladder
GRETNA – A man is seeking damages after he was allegedly caused to fall from a ladder.
Barge operator alleges contractor owes $275,000
NEW ORLEANS — A Houma barge operator is suing a Belle Chasse contractor, alleging the defendant owes more than $275,000.
Female worker accuses former employer of discrimination
NEW ORLEANS — A Jefferson Parish woman is suing Edward D. Jones, alleging discrimination, defamation and invasion of privacy.