News from February 2016
Genovese touts experience in Louisiana Supreme Court bid
NEW ORLEANS — Judge James "Jimmy" Genovese, a candidate for the Louisiana Supreme Court, hopes experience gained during his time on the Third Circuit Court of Appeal and his 41-year-law career will appeal to state voters in November.
Orleans Parish man accuses Riverlakes New Orleans Properties of violating ADA
NEW ORLEANS – The alleged exclusion of a ramp or handicap-accessible entrance at an office is the subject of a lawsuit between a disabled citizen and the property owners.
Producer, company accuse Cash Money Records of failing to pay royalties
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana musical producer and a production are suing Cash Money Records and Young Money Entertainment, claiming they were never paid for 16 recordings they produced under contract.
Louisiana Association of Business and Industry backs FACT Act
WASHINGTON — A bill aiming to promote transparency and access to information regarding asbestos claims was recently passed in the U.S. House of Representatives and has now been handed over to the Senate.
Rig worker blames Moncla Marine for injuries caused by allegedly faulty equipment
LAFAYETTE – An East Baton Rouge Parish man says his employer, Moncla Marine, is liable for injuries he allegedly suffered while working aboard one of its rigs.
Ex-worker with disability accuses HD Supply of discrimination
NEW ORLEANS – A man alleges his former employer, HD Supply, fired him after he was injured on the job.
Deckhand sues Associated Terminals of St. Bernard over alleged injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A deckhand who allegedly suffered severe injuries to his hand is now filing a suit against his employers.
Seaman brings suit against American Commercial Barge Line over alleged injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A man says American Commercial Barge Line, his ex-employer, is liable for injuries he suffered at work.
Technologist seeks court judgment over issue with noncompete agreement
MONROE – A Downsville resident is asking the court to nullify a noncompete agreement she has with her former employer.
Children allege interference of state medical examiners caused mother’s overdose
NEW ORLEANS – The surviving children of woman allege the state board of medical examiners interfered with their mother’s back pain treatment, contributing to her death.
Seaman accuses Bailey Support Services, Moncla Marine of negligence
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana man claims his former employer, Bailey Support Services, and a vessel where he worked are liable for his on-the-job injuries.
Ex-welder accuses Southern Industrial of discrimination
LAFAYETTE – A Missouri woman claims her former employer, Southern Industrial Mechanical Maintenance Co., discriminated against her based on her gender and because she became pregnant.
Disabled Orleans Parish man sues property owners over alleged ADA violations
NEW ORLEANS – A disabled Orleans Parish citizen who sought to rent a property is filing a suit against the owners of a rental office, alleging they failed to meet accessibility regulations.
Deckhand alleges hatch fell on him, caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A deckhand who served on the maritime vessel Mike Martin is taking its owners to court over claims of negligence that he alleges led to his injuries.
Pogie fisherman seeks compensation over injuries he allegedly sustained on the job
NEW ORLEANS – A pogie fishing crewman is taking his employers to court over injuries he allegedly suffered while on the clock.
Concrete Steel and Erectors, Capitol Truck Services accused of breach of contract
NEW ORLEANS – Two Plaquemine businesses have filed a lawsuit against a construction company and a transporting company, alleging the companies neglected to pay their balance.
Man claims motorcycle caught on fire, sues Suzuki Motor
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish man claims that Suzuki Motors is liable for his injuries after his motorcycle allegedly caught on fire.
Company alleges ship was damaged in collision with towboat
NEW ORLEANS – The owner of a vessel is seeking damages after it claims a collision rendered the ship inoperable.
Seaman accuses Fieldwood Energy, All Coast of negligence
NEW ORLEANS – A seaman alleges that his employers failed to maintain a proper and safe working environment.
Homebuyer seeks rescission of contract with Autumnwood Homes
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana man says Autumnwood Homes sold him a $335,000 renovated house that allegedly had failed a city inspection.