News from August 2016
Debt collector pursues claim against individual for alleged outstanding debt
NEW ORLEANS – A debt collector has filed suit against a credit card holder for alleged unpaid debt.
After a break-in, man files suit against Southern Fidelity Insurance for allegedly failing to pay for damages
NEW ORLEANS – A man is seeking damages, claiming that his insurance provider failed to compensate him for damages following an alleged break-in at his home.
Driller alleges ship owner's negligence led to injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana man is suing an offshore drilling company, alleging its negligence led to the plaintiff sustaining injuries.
Houston business alleges aluminum company breached contract
LAFAYETTE — A Houston business is suing a Baton Rouge aluminum company, alleging unpaid invoices of more than $132,000.
Inmate alleges correctional officers used excessive force
BATON ROUGE — An inmate is suing correctional officers at a St. Gabriel prison, alleging they caused him severe injuries.
Construction worker alleges Baton Rouge company failed to pay overtime
BATON ROUGE — An East Baton Rouge Parish man is suing a Baton Rouge construction company, alleging failure to pay legally mandated overtime wages.
Couple blames car manufacturer, dealership for defective vehicle
NEW ORLEANS — A Texas couple is suing a car manufacturer and a dealer, alleging they produced and failed to properly repair a defective vehicle.
Louisiana attorney suspended, could be disbarred for alleged tax fraud
LAKE CHARLES -- An attorney who practiced law in Louisiana and was temporarily suspended by the Louisiana Supreme Court may face permanent disbarment.
Baton Rouge attorney allegedly mishandled client's money
BATON ROUGE -- The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) has reviewed Baton Rouge attorney Vincent J. DeSalvo after an alleged violation of Louisiana Rule of Professional Conduct, specifically safekeeping client/third party property and recommended he be publicly reprimanded.
Capital One Bank alleges cardholder owes nearly $3,000
GRETNA – Capital One Bank is seeking damages on an allegedly open account.
Woman claims hysterectomy surgery caused her prolonged pain and suffering
GRETNA – A woman alleges she continues to suffer from pain following a surgery.
White Star Commercial Inc. claims it was not paid for fire sprinkler work
NEW ORLEANS – A contractor claims that it was not fully paid for work completed.
Woman claims that she slipped and fell at a Dollar General
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is seeking damages following an alleged slip and fall at a Dollar General.
Allegedly unpaid fees sought from former Delgado Community College student
NEW ORLEANS – A community college is seeking damages, claiming that a student failed to pay fees that were due.
Sons of Confederate Veterans say suit over Confederate flag not about hatred and racism
ALEXANDRIA – The Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) Louisiana Division sued Natchitoches Mayor Lee Posey and the state on Aug. 4 for barring the organization from waiving the Confederate battle flags in a parade last year.
Production company, subsidiary accuse former employee of fraud
BATON ROUGE — A production company and its subsidiary are suing a former employee, alleging fraudulent manipulation with a credit card.
Maintenance worker alleges real estate company failed to pay overtime
LAFAYETTE — A Louisiana man is suing an Illinois company, alleging failure to pay proper overtime.
Employee accuses municipality of discrimination, harassment
LAFAYETTE — A city employee is suing the city of Bunkie and municipal officials, alleging, sexual harassment and abuse of rights.
Property owners allege Alabama bank breached contract
SHREVEPORT — Louisiana property owners are suing an Alabama bank, alleging it breached its contractual obligations to the plaintiffs.
Delgado Community College claims former student did not pay for attending in fall 2012
NEW ORLEANS – A community college alleges that a student failed to pay for attending the college.