News from January 2016
AAUP chairman laments administration firing of LSU professor
BATON ROUGE – A former Louisiana State University professor's federal lawsuit against LSU administrators is a lesson that instructors cannot be harassed "without fear of retaliation," an American Association of University Professors chairman said.
Contractor alleges Southern Wolf Construction violated Fair Labor Standards Act
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana contractor is bringing a class-action lawsuit against construction company Southern Wolf Construction, alleging violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Ala. couple accused of filing fraudulent Deepwater Horizon claim can't repay $1.6 million
NEW ORLEANS – An Alabama couple is denying accusations that they defrauded the Deepwater Horizon claims program and insist they cannot repay $1.6 million awarded to them through the program because the money went to pay off a judgment against them.
Boat captain accuses TLC Marine Service of providing unsafe chair
NEW ORLEANS – A Lafourche Parish man says his employer, TLC Marine Service, is liable for injuries he suffered while piloting its vessel, the TLC Explorer.
Saints, Pelicans' owner settles with estranged daughter over trust fund
SAN ANTONIO – A legal dispute between Tom Benson, the owner of the NFL's New Orleans Saints and NBA's Pelicans, and his estranged daughter over who should control a family trust fund in Texas has been settled.
Clothing firm accuses Greensource Brand Apparel of violating trademark
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish company is suing rival Greensource Brand Apparel, claiming the company violated the trademarked look and logo of its clothes.
Mississippi firm files lawsuit against The McDonnel Group
NEW ORLEANS – A Mississippi company is suing Louisiana-based The McDonnel Group and others for nearly $300,000 in allegedly unpaid bills.
New Orleans residents' suit for damages caused by development echoes earlier court case
NEW ORLEANS—An attorney representing residents from the historic Uptown and Carrollton districts who are suing the Sewerage and Water Board (S&WB) of New Orleans said this is the second time in the last decade that the city department is facing liability for damages caused by construction projects it has overseen.
BMI accuses Artie’s Sports Bar of copyright infringement
NEW ORLEANS – A New York firm that licenses music for broadcasting or public performance is suing Artie’s Sports Bar and its owner in a dispute surrounding copyright infringement.
Woman claims she was assaulted and refused medical attention by Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office deputies
NEW ORLEANS – An Avondale woman is suing the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office alleging that she was assaulted by police officers, and that several of her constitutional rights were violated.
Landscapers accuse Absolute Lawn Care of wage fraud
NEW ORLEANS – Four Orleans Parish men are suing their former employer, Absolute Lawn Care, for allegedly not paying overtime.
Disabled worker accuses Wood Group of unlawfully terminating benefits
LAFAYETTE – An Iberia Parish man is suing his former employer to reinstate disability payments he claims he is entitled to for a work-related injury.
Long-term employee accuses Safety Council of gender discrimination
LAKE CHARLES – A Beauregard Parish woman says her employer is paying her less than male co-workers for the same type of work.
Bus buyers claim $300K vehicle from Tiffin Motor Homes was defective
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana couple say a bus they purchased from Tiffin Motor Homes was defective, and seeks to cancel the sales contract under Louisiana redhibition laws.
Woman says Bogalusa police allegedly denied care to man with fatal condition
NEW ORLEANS – A St. Tammany Parish woman is suing several Bogalusa city officials on behalf of her minor child, claiming negligence led to the death of Gregory Rombach, the child’s father.
Shipyard worker accuses LaShip, supervisor of harassment and retaliation
NEW ORLEANS – A LaFourche Parish woman says that when she reported a supervisor’s alleged sexual harassment at LaShip, she became the target of retaliation.
Rig worker blames companies for injuries allegedly suffered on the job
LAFAYETTE – An Iberia Parish man says he fell through a walkway and was injured on an oil platform where he was working, allegedly due to crane repairs being performed by Precision Crane and Hydraulics.
Baker Hughes Oilfield sues to collect allegedly unpaid invoice
NEW ORLEANS – A Houston support firm for oil and gas exploration is suing Texas-based Northstar Offshore Group over a dispute involving a leased well in Plaquemines Parish.
River City Towing accuses Capital Coatings of defective paint job
NEW ORLEANS – A Denham Springs company says Capital Coatings applied paint to a barge that later began to flake off.
New state officials faced with lawsuits left behind by Jindal
New Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards is under pressure to address the three high-profile lawsuits left behind by Former Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal.