News from December 2016
Lusher Charter School votes to drop lawsuit with exception
NEW ORLEANS – The governing board of Lusher Charter School voted Dec. 12 to drop a lawsuit against the Orleans Parish School Board – with one exception.
Former police captain accused of tampering with evidence at murder scene may file defamation suit
NEW ORLEANS — A retired New Orleans police captain has been contemplating a defamation lawsuit against an attorney who accused him of tampering with evidence at a murder scene.
Motorist alleges distracted Con-Way driver struck her vehicle, caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A motorist claims she was injured when she was rear-ended by a truck on Citrus Boulevard.
Electrical technician alleges injuries on Spar Devils Tower because of nail
NEW ORLEANS – An electrical technician claims an exposed nail head caused injuries to his knee.
St. John the Baptist Parish couple allege Smart Moves Trucking driver caused injuries in I-10 accident
NEW ORLEANS – A St. John the Baptist Parish couple alleges the husband was injured when he was struck by a semi-tractor on Interstate 10.
The Fox Hole Sports Lounge accused of broadcasting UFC fight without license
LAKE CHARLES – A Leesville sports bar is accused of broadcasting a sports match without paying a license fee.
Former Jared the Galleria of Jewelry employee alleges hostile work environment
NEW ORLEANS – A former bridal manager for a Metairie jewelry store claims she was subjected to racial discrimination and was forced to resign because of it.
Iberia Bank alleges customer owes more than $24,000
NEW ORLEANS – Iberia Bank is suing an Iberia Parish man, alleging he owes more than $24,000.
Plaisance Dragline and Dredging Co. alleged to have not provided safe working environment
NEW ORLEANS – A seaman claims he was injured because of a stuck hatch on a ship.
Man files suit against Bayview Loan Servicing over alleged mortgage servicing practices
BATON ROUGE – An East Baton Rouge Parish man claims a Baton Rouge company engaged in unfair mortgage servicing practices.
Family blames security center for robbery of safe deposit box
NEW ORLEANS – A family is suing a New Orleans security business, alleging their safety deposit box was robbed.
Capital One alleges customers owe more than $150,000
NEW ORLEANS – Capital One is suing two customers, alleging failure to pay more than $157,000.
Club Z accused of airing Ultimate Fighting Championship without license
LAFAYETTE – A Lafayette business is accused of pirating a broadcast of a sporting event.
Arizona Federal Credit Union alleges customer owes nearly $28,000
NEW ORLEANS – A credit union is suing an Orleans Parish woman, alleging the customer is behind on her payments by nearly $28,000.
Community college seeks nearly $1,000 for unpaid balance
NEW ORLEANS – A community college is seeking nearly $1,000 in damages for an unpaid balance.
Orleans Parish School Board accuses New Orleans construction firm of shoddy work
NEW ORLEANS – The Orleans Parish School Board is suing a construction firm, alleging failure to fix defective construction.
Woman blames city of New Orleans for fall into manhole
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans couple is suing the city and state, alleging the defendants' negligence caused the wife to fall into a manhole.
Family blames 11 companies for loved one's asbestos-related death
NEW ORLEANS – A family is suing nearly a dozen companies, alleging their negligence caused the death of a family member through exposure to asbestos.
Firefighter alleges he was suspended following filing of EEOC complaint
NEW ORLEANS – A Belle Chasse man firefighter claims he was unlawfully suspended for engaging in protected activities.
C. & G. Marine Services employee alleges unsafe workplace caused fall
NEW ORLEANS – A seaman alleges his employer's negligence caused his injuries.