News from August 2016
Welder accuses maritime businesses of negligence
LAFAYETTE — An Iberia Parish man is suing a maritime business, alleging its negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Rental company alleges Louisiana production business owes $143,000
NEW ORLEANS — A Texas equipment rental company is suing a Covington production business, alleging it owes back rent of more than $143,000.
Delgado Community College alleges former student did not pay fees
NEW ORLEANS – Delgado Community College claims that at student failed to pay for his balance.
Couple alleges renovation work done on house left damages that have not been repaired
NEW ORLEANS – A couple is seeking damages, claiming that the work they paid for on their house was not completed satisfactorily.
Orleans Sheet Metal Works & Roofing Inc. claims that plans for a job were inaccurate
NEW ORLEANS – A sheet metal and roofing corporation is seeking damages, claiming that it was given an inaccurate plan.
Orleans Parish couple alleged to owe for shoring work
NEW ORLEANS – A contractor is seeking damages for alleged breach of promissory note.
Community college seeks damages for an allegedly open account
NEW ORLEANS – A community college claims that a student failed to make payments on an open account.
Mississippi rigger crew member alleges he was injured on vessel while showering
NEW ORLEANS — A rigger crew member is suing Gray Insurance Co., ENI U.S. Operating Co. Inc., Seacor Marine, Longnecker Properties Inc. and the M/V Clay Ella, et al. citing alleged insufficient measures were not taken to prevent injuries he sustained while showering.
Casino employee claims Golden Nugget Casino Lake Charles discriminated against him
LAKE CHARLES — A former Cambodian employee who resides in Texas has filed a claim against his former employer, Golden Nugget Casino Lake Charles, citing alleged discrimination.
Oldest living former president of LSBA: Technology 'dramatically changed the practice of law'
NEW ORLEANS – As the oldest living former president of the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA), Bob Wright is pleasantly surprised at how time has changed the legal profession.
Louisiana chief judge sees technology, diversity as positive changes during career
LAKE CHARLES – Change is inevitable and 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal Chief Judge Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux has seen plenty of it in his years spent on the bench.
Consumer accuses collection agency of harassment
NEW ORLEANS — A New Orleans woman is suing a collection agency, alleging abuse, intentional infliction of emotional distress and invasion of privacy.
Black man accuses Shreveport of discrimination
LAFAYETTE — An African-American man from Caddo Parish is suing Shreveport, alleging age discrimination and racial discrimination.
Bystander accuses police officer of negligence, assault
BATON ROUGE — An East Baton Rouge Parish woman is suing an officer of the West Baton Rouge sheriff's department, alleging abuse, assault and negligence.
Man claims he was injured by steps at J.O.B. Investments apartment complex
GRETNA – A man alleges he was injured after a step broke on a staircase.
Woman alleges she was injured after slipping on oil in Sam's Club
GRETNA – A woman claims that she was caused to slip and fall on some oil in a Kenner store.
Man claims that he was involuntarily detained at a hospital
GRETNA – A man is seeking damages, claiming that he was detained at a hospital against his will.
Cakebread Art Antiques Inc. alleges it was not paid after auction
NEW ORLEANS – An auction company is seeking damages after two customers failed to pay for items bid on.
Element Pictures LLC files suit against legal team
NEW ORLEANS – A limited liability company is seeking damages over claims that it was not properly represented by its legal team.
Online delivery company accuses food service of trademark infringement
LAFAYETTE — A California online delivery company is suing a Louisiana food delivery service, alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition.