News from August 2016
Community college claims that a student failed to make payments
NEW ORLEANS – A community college claims that a student failed to pay for attending.
ROV service provider alleges vessel operator owes nearly $100,000
NEW ORLEANS — A remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV) service provider is suing vessel operators, alleging unpaid debt and unpaid wages.
East Baton Rouge Parish woman accuses local law enforcement of violations
LAFAYETTE — An East Baton Rouge Parish woman is suing local law enforcement, alleging abuse, excessive force, and negligence.
Wrongful prison death lawsuit shines light on growing problem in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE -- A wrongful death lawsuit concerning a 72-year-old man who died in East Baton Rouge Parish Prison is moving forward.
Bankruptcy trustee alleges vessel owner owes $350,000
NEW ORLEANS — A bankruptcy trustee is suing a vessel owner, alleging failure to pay $350,000
Injured construction contractor blames power tool manufacturer
NEW ORLEANS — A Houma man and his family are suing a power tool business, alleging its negligence caused a malfunctioning power saw to blind the man.
Woman slips on peaches, files claim against Wal-Mart
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is seeking damages from Wal-Mart, claiming that she slipped and fell on spilled peaches.
Woman claims defects in Ford Explorer caused it to flip in accident
NEW ORLEANS – A mother is seeking damages for the injuries she and her children sustained in an accident that she claims stems from a defective Ford Explorer.
Individual seeks damages against Tulane University following a car accident
NEW ORLEANS – An individual is seeking damages following a car accident on Tulane University property.
Theft allegations were false, Jefferson Parish resident claims
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish resident is filing suit against a man and two convenience store owners after they filed a police report claiming the plaintiff money from the store.
Couple files claim against American Airlines alleging injuries after a fall
NEW ORLEANS – A couple claims that American Airlines was responsible for personal injuries the wife suffered when she fell through a gap between the jet airplane and the jet bridge.
Law clerk files suit against lawyers, claiming defamation
MONROE — A court clerk is filing suit against three attorneys in Louisiana, alleging they made false accusations against her in court through lawsuits.
Woman alleges water on floor caused her to fall, injuring back and hips
NEW ORLEANS – A woman claims that she slipped and fell while shopping at a grocery store and injured her hips and back.
Woman files suit against Loyola University after fall, alleges negligence caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A New Jersey woman claims that she fell from some steps while visiting a university and was injured.
Woman alleges she was defrauded by daughter after sale of home
NEW ORLEANS – A woman alleges her daughter fraudulently took money from the sale of her home.
Bunting Graphics Inc. claims it was not paid for work on University Medical Center project
NEW ORLEANS – A company claims that it was not paid for its work on a construction project.
Man alleges lung cancer was caused by asbestos exposure at work
NEW ORLEANS – A Lockport couple claims that the husband's lung cancer was a result of his work environment.
First woman to serve on Louisiana reviewing bench: 'Be kind, courteous to adversaries'
NEW ORLEANS – As the first woman to serve on a reviewing bench in Louisiana, Jeannette Theriot Knoll, associate justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court, recalls the tug of war between career and family.
Employee accuses real estate company company of discrimination
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana woman is suing a commercial real estate company and its owner, alleging discrimination in housing and employment.
Captain alleges vessel owner allowed unsafe work environment
NEW ORLEANS — A Livingston Parish boat captain is suing a vessel owner, alleging its negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.