News from August 2016
Anti-corruption blog investigation in Terrebonne Parish is allowed to continue
HOUMA – Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Jerry Larpenter has vowed to continue investigating the “Exposedat” anti-corruption blog despite the fact that it includes information about himself and his wife's employer, local politician and insurance broker Tony Alford.
Jefferson Parish suits against gulf oil, gas industries dismiss after parish fails to correctly review permits
BATON ROUGE – A district court judge has dismissed several lawsuits filed against the oil and gas industry in southern Louisiana that regarded permit violations under the Coastal Zone Management Act.
LASC OKs petition for 'reciprocal discipline;' attorney Ward suspended 2 years in 2 states
NEW ORLEANS – In a June 17 petition to the Louisiana Supreme Court, the Office
of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) requested the “imposition of reciprocal
discipline” against attorney Kelly P. Ward, who is licensed to practice law in
Louisiana and Illinois, based upon discipline imposed by the Illinois Supreme
Court for repeated appearances in court while under the influence of alcohol.
Patient accuses health care providers of unprofessional conduct
NEW ORLEANS — A St. Tammany Parish woman is suing health care providers, alleging negligence in failing to supervise employees.
Louisiana woman accuses U.S. of erroneous tax assessment
NEW ORLEANS — A Jefferson Parish woman is suing the United States, alleging an erroneous tax assessment.
State files suit against driver after accident with employee
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish woman is being sued by the state after an accident with a state employee, seeking reimbursement of workers' compensation benefits allegedly paid as a result of the incident.
Woman alleges Floor De Lis improperly installed floor in home
NEW ORLEANS – A woman claims that the flooring in her home was installed in a defective manner by an Orleans Parish company.
University of New Orleans claims that a student failed to pay for attending
NEW ORLEANS – The University of New Orleans is seeking damages against a student for his allegedly open account.
Man fractures foot in fall at Walgreen store, accuses it of not maintaining safe entrance
GRETNA – A man claims that he fell on greasy pavement outside of a Walgreen store.
Tallow Tree Apartment tenant alleges he slipped on algae, caused headaches
GRETNA – A man claims that he fell on a puddle of algae outside of his apartment.
Settlement reached in lawsuit between Louisiana and CNSI over Medicaid contract
BATON ROUGE – Client Network Services Inc. (CNSI) has agreed to settle its lawsuit against the state of Louisiana pertaining to a wrongful termination of a contract claim of a $200 million contract.
Woman blames injuries on broken cement at Kenner hotel
GRETNA – A woman claims that she was caused to trip and fall outside of a hotel because of poorly maintained cement.
Woman alleges she was injured in fall while shopping at Walmart
GRETNA – A couple is seeking damages claim that the wife was caused to fall in a Walmart.
Capital One Bank seeks damages of more than $2,400 for allegedly unpaid balance
GRETNA – Capital One Bank claims that a customer owes more than $2,400.
Motorist, passengers blame truck driver for causing crash
NEW ORLEANS — Four Mexican residents are suing a Kansas truck driver, his company and his insurers, alleging negligence caused a vehicle crash that injured the plaintiffs.
Bossier Parish woman accuses former employers of sexual harassment
SHREVEPORT — A Bossier Parish woman is suing her former employers, alleging sexual harassment.
U.S. alleges construction company owes nearly $261,000
SHREVEPORT — The United States, on behalf of a contractor, is suing another contractor and payment surety, alleging the defendant owes nearly $261,000.
Energy producer alleges Oklahoma corporation owes more than $1.3 million
Oil and gas producer sues Chesapeake Louisiana LPSHREVEPORT — Oil and gas producer is suing Chesapeake Louisiana LP, a publicly traded corporation, citing alleged breach of contract.Martin Producing LLC filed a complaint on July 28, in the U.S.
The University of New Orleans alleges student has outstanding fees
GRETNA – The University of New Orleans claims that a student failed to pay for attending.
Insurance company files suit against Joseph Stucco LLC after employee was allegedly injured
GRETNA – An insurance company is seeking damages for an employee who was allegedly electrocuted while working.