News from August 2016
Corporation claims that it is owed more than $1 million
NEW ORLEANS – A corporation is seeking damages against several entities, including the Law Enforcement District of the Parish of Orleans and the state, claiming that it was never paid for the work they completed.
Woman files claim against Sam Staub Enterprises for alleged breach of contract regarding property repairs
NEW ORLEANS – A homeowner is seeking damages, claiming breach of contract in work that was done on her property.
Court rejects Similasan labeling settlement after attorneys general point out unfairness
AUSTIN – The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California has rejected a proposed settlement of a class action lawsuit filed against Similasan Corp. that alleges false and deceptive labeling of Similasan’s homeopathic products.
Gusman expected to choose jail compliance director by Aug. 26
NEW ORLEANS — Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman is close to picking the new compliance director who will run the Orleans Justice Center.
Patient accuses prosthesis manufacturer of negligence
NEW ORLEANS — A patient is suing the manufacturer of a prosthesis, alleging violation of consumer protection statutes.
Disabled man accuses property owners of discrimination
NEW ORLEANS — A Jefferson Parish man with disabilities is suing a Louisiana property owner, alleging discrimination.
Welder accuses labor contractor of failing to pay proper overtime
LAFAYETTE — A St. Mary Parish man is suing his former employers, alleging failure to pay overtime wages.
Five ex-employees accuse Vidalia of wrongful termination
LAFAYETTE — Five former municipal employees are suing Vidalia and its mayor, alleging wrongful termination.
Widow blames multiple maritime companies for husband's death
NEW ORLEANS — A St. John the Baptist Parish woman is suing three maritime companies, alleging their negligence led to the drowning death of her husband.
Kentwood attorney may be disbarred for allegedly falsifying evidence, possessing drugs and driving while intoxicated
METAIRIE -- On Aug. 18, the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board agreed with the Office of Disciplinary Council (ODC) hearing committee's recommendation to disbar June A. Placer, an attorney who practices law in Kentwood.
Disbarred Shreveport attorney faces more sanctions for repeated misconduct
METAIRIE -- The Louisiana Office of Disciplinary Council (ODC) recently submitted official recommendations for permanent disbarment against Anthony Hollis, an already disbarred attorney who practiced in Shreveport. The attorney disciplinary board agreed with the ODC and hearing committee’s findings, but decided additional disbarment was unnecessary.
Shreveport attorney disbarred for multiple rule violations, including mishandling money
NEW ORLEANS -- The Louisiana State Bar Association recently agreed with the Office of Disciplinary Council (ODC) that Murray Salinas, an attorney who practices law in Shreveport, should be disbarred due to a list of violations involving multiple clients.
Orleans Parish woman alleges individual has not paid back promissory note
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is seeking damages for alleged breach of promissory note.
Mijo Enterprises LLC alleged to owe rent for Magazine Street locations
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish corporation is seeking damages, claiming that a tenant has violated the terms of the lease.
Restaurants allege leasors' actions caused them monetary losses
NEW ORLEANS – Two restaurants are seeking damages for alleged breach of contract.
Nunez Community College alleges former student has outstanding account
NEW ORLEANS – A community college is seeking damages, claiming that a student failed to pay for services that were received.
Capital One Bank says customer allegedly maintained an open account on a credit card
GRETNA – Capital One Bank is seeking damages for an allegedly open account on a credit card.
Woman seeks damages after allegedly falling in a puddle at Walmart
GRETNA – A woman claims that she fell in a puddle of water in Walmart.
An employee was allegedly injured while working on the job in an attic
NEW ORLEANS – A company is seeking damages after one of its employees allegedly was injured on the job.
Woman allegedly slips, falls at a school due to a wet floor
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is seeking damages following an alleged fall on a wet floor at a school.