News from December 2016
Baton Rouge officer files suit against Black Lives Matter leader after injuries during protest
BATON ROUGE – An unnamed Baton Rouge Police officer alleges he was injured in a Black Lives Matter protest.
Seaman alleges Cvitanovic Towing LLC, Cvitanovic Bros. Inc. did not provide safe work environment
NEW ORLEANS – A seaman alleges he was injured on the job because of his employers' negligence.
Family appeals civil forfeiture from drug raid, have heavy burden of proof
HOUMA – Former area convenience store owner Mohamed Nagi and his family are appealing an approximate $1 million in civil forfeiture stemming from a June 2013 synthetic marijuana raid and appear to have a heavy burden of proof, a spokesman for an activist group said during a recent interview.
Louisiana governor-attorney general disagreement has a new hearing
BATON ROUGE – The battle over who has the final say in Louisiana constitutional matters will continue until at least the end of the month.
Boustany sues Simon & Shuster over prostitution allegations
LAFAYETTE — Republican John Kennedy emerged from the crowded primary for the Senate seat left vacant by departing Republican David Vitter with advantages over Democrat Foster Campbell as they head into the Dec. 10 runoff.
Baton Rouge police officer sues Black Lives Matter activist for injuries sustained during local protests
BATON ROUGE — A local police officer recently filed a lawsuit against Black Lives Matter activist DeRay Mckesson after the officer allegedly was injured during a protest.
Parish district attorney discourages coastal lawsuits against oil and gas companies
THIBODAUX — Lafourche Parish District Attorney Cam Morvant has claimed that groups are disseminating incorrect information about lawsuits targeting gas and oil companies, according to an article in the Daily Comet.
Trial lawyer backing of Genovese questioned in successful Louisiana Supreme Court run
LAFAYETTE – This year's general election for a seat in the third district of the Louisiana Supreme Court ran close but Republican Jimmy Genovese, 67, won, which many are calling a win for trial lawyers.
Jefferson Parish resident accuses shopping plaza operators of discrimination toward disabled people
NEW ORLEANS — A disabled person is suing Tequila Rose LLC and Timothy C. Haygood, shopping plaza operators, citing alleged failure to uphold Americans with Disabilities Act regulations.
Minnesota couple alleges Amtrak refused to board them on the train because of wife's wheelchair
NEW ORLEANS — A Minnesota couple is suing Amtrak, citing alleged negligent infliction of emotional distress.
Campus director files class action suit against ITT Educational Services, Inc. for failure to provide layoff notice
NEW ORLEANS — A campus director has filed a class-action lawsuit against ITT Educational Services, Inc., a higher education institution, citing alleged violation of federal law.
Ouachita Parish resident accuses Northern Louisiana Medical Center of negligence
MONROE — A Ouachita Parish resident is suing Ruston Louisiana Hospital Co. LLC d/b/a Northern Louisiana Medical Center, a health care provider, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries from a malfunctioning elevator.
Lighting equipment provider seeks more than $200,000 from contractor
BATON ROUGE — A lighting equipment provider is suing Global Synthetics Environmental LLC d/b/a Geo-Surfaces, a contractor, citing alleged failure to pay for purchased products.
Gretna City resident accuses the city of alleged unlawful search, seizure and excessive force
NEW ORLEANS — A man is suing Gretna City, a municipal corporation, citing alleged malicious prosecution.
Texas resident accuses derrick barge operators of unsafe work environment
NEW ORLEANS — An offshore employee is suing derrick barge operators for allegedly causing injuries during a basket transfer.
Real estate company cites competitor for alleged trademark infringement
BATON ROUGE — A real estate company is suing Property One Realty Group LLC, a competitor, citing alleged trademark infringement and unfair competition.
Man claims GM sold him a defective vehicle, then allegedly failed to make repairs
NEW ORLEANS — A man is suing General Motors LLC, a car manufacturer, citing alleged breach of written and implied warranties.
Landry accuses Edwards of wasting money, time with additional lawsuits against oil and gas companies
BATON ROUGE — Following a court ruling that allowed a wetlands damage lawsuit filed by Jefferson Parish to go to trial, the battle between Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards and Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry rages on.
Sen. Ted Cruz settles lawsuit with New Orleans-based music licensing firm
NEW ORLEANS – Former Republican presidential candidate U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz will pay $55,000 to a music-licensing start up firm, Audiosocket, for alleged copyright infringement and breach of a licensing agreement.
Constitutional rights dispute between Governor, AG heading to court
BATON ROUGE – A dispute over an an executive order by Gov. John Bel Edwards regarding LGBT discrimination language in state contracts is heading to court in showdown that may define the constitutional roles of the governor and attorney general.