News from January 2016
Rigger accuses barge owner of unsafe working conditions after back injury
NEW ORLEANS – An Iberia Parish man is suing the owner of a barge where he was allegedly injured on the job.
Baton Rouge TV station faces defamation suit for coverage of child abuse case
BATON ROUGE — One case has given rise to another, as the Rev. Jeff Bayhi filed a defamation and false light suit against Baton Rouge’s WBRZ-TV on Nov. 20, alleging the station misrepresented allegations in another case involving the Catholic priest as facts.
Painters claim denial of overtime pay by Purity Group and its owners
BATON ROUGE – A group of Baton Rouge painters are suing their former employer, Purity Group, and its owners in a dispute involving overtime wages.
Bed Bath & Beyond sues Clearview Mall over alleged denial of store remodel
NEW ORLEANS – Retailer Bed Bath & Beyond is suing Metairie-based Richards Clearview in a dispute involving proposed changes to leased property.
Crew member accuses Tesla Marine of negligence for alleged injuries
BATON ROUGE – A crew member of two marine vessels, the Nikola and the Miss Isabelle, is suing his employer, Tesla Marine, for injuries he allegedly suffered while working aboard the boats.
Class-action suit aims to restore overtime pay to home health service workers
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana woman is suing Acadiana Community Based Services over allegedly not paying home health caregivers overtime pay.
Esthetician accuses Woodhouse Day Spa of discrimination over pregnancy
NEW ORLEANS – A St. Tammany Parish woman says her employer, Woodhouse Day Spa, discriminated against her because she was pregnant.
Dispute over deceased man’s policy brings Hartford Life, beneficiaries to court
BATON ROUGE – Connecticut-based Hartford Life Insurance is seeking a Louisiana court’s determination of the correct beneficiary of a policy covering a deceased man.
Blessey Marine Service accused of negligence in work-related injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A crew member aboard a boat owned by Blessey Marine Service is blaming the company for nerve damage and other injuries he allegedly suffered due to unsafe working conditions.
Total Homecare, Bedside Homecare face lawsuit over allegations of underpayment
LAFAYETTE – A Lafayette Parish woman is suing Total Homecare Services and Bedside Homecare to recover allegedly unpaid overtime wages.
Truck buyer sues GM, dealer over alleged faulty workmanship and repairs
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana man says Chevy Silverado truck he purchased last August was defective, and repair attempts by Granger Chevrolet have allegedly been unsuccessful.
Van driver accuses Artisan Freight, truck driver of negligence
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish man says an accident involving the Dodge van he was driving and a freight truck left him with lost wages and costly medical bills.
Jeff Landry discusses chief deputy choice, top priorities as attorney general
BATON ROUGE—Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry named Wilbur “Bill” Stiles as his chief deputy last month, saying Stiles will bring extensive legal experience to the position while helping achieve his goal of establishing an office that the people of Louisiana can have confidence in.
Louisiana State Bar Association awards Judge Doughty for dedication to public service
BATON ROUGE—The Louisiana State Bar Association last month honored Judge Terry A. Doughty of the Fifth Judicial District Court with a Citizen Lawyer Award for going above and beyond the requirements of his public service.
Legal experts predict Rombach's chances of winning appeal are slim in defamation case
BATON ROUGE – After the lawyer for former Legislative Fiscal Officer John Rombach said they would challenge an appellate court's dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against the state last month, local legal experts told the Louisiana Record that Rombach's case will be tough to prove given his public stature.
Sales rep for Woodgrain Distribution says treatment for a knee injury cost him his job
NEW ORLEANS – A Tangipahoa Parish man says the company he worked for cut his pay and benefits after he allegedly suffered a work-related knee injury.
ING Bank sues Chinese company for more than $3 million in allegedly unpaid bunkers
NEW ORLEANS – International bank ING is suing a Chinese firm over allegedly unpaid marine bunker deliveries to its boats.
Couple blames Climbtek for injuries from allegedly faulty ladder
BATON ROUGE – A Sicily Island couple are suing ladder manufacturer Climbtek, claiming its allegedly defective product injured the husband.
State worker claims discrimination started after she took FMLA leave
BATON ROUGE – A disabled veteran working for the Department of Public Safety and Corrections says the state unlawfully terminated her in retaliation for her disabilities and for taking leave.
Woman accuses Louisiana Housing Corp., director of sexual harassment
BATON ROUGE – A woman from East Baton Rouge Parish is suing her employer, Louisiana Housing Corp., in a case alleging sexual harassment.