News from July 2016
Tiffin Inn Pancake House Inc. alleges signs were damaged
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish business is seeking damages following an incident in which its property was allegedly damaged.
Three cashiers allege convenience store operator failed to pay overtime wages
NEW ORLEANS — Three cashiers are suing a convenience store operator, alleging failure to pay overtime.
Hotel owner accuses insurer of breaching contract for water damage
NEW ORLEANS — A Jefferson Parish hotel owner is suing a Georgia insurer, alleging it owes more than $344,000.
Fuel, lubricant developer alleges construction company breached contract
NEW ORLEANS — A fuel and lubricant developer is suing a Louisiana construction company, alleging breach of contract in an insurance matter.
Consumer accuses debt collector of unfair practices
NEW ORLEANS — A Florida man is suing a Louisiana debt collector, alleging unfair and unconscionable debt collection methods.
Disabled man accuses Jazz Fest operators of ADA non-compliance
NEW ORLEANS — A disabled Orleans Parish man is suing the operators of JazzFest, alleging their property is not accessible to people with disabilities.
Drilling business accuses Arkansas company of breach of contract
SHREVEPORT — A Shreveport drilling business is suing an Arkansas company, alleging breach of contract.
Worker accuses furniture business of failing to pay overtime wages
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana man manual laborer is suing a Louisiana furniture store, alleging violation of workers compensation acts in failing to pay proper overtime.
Two corporations accuse South Carolina woman of breach of contract
SHREVEPORT — Two professional corporations are suing a South Carolina woman, alleging breach of a contingency fee contract.
Sandblaster alleges he was injured while painting
LAFAYETTE – A sandblaster alleges he was injured because of exposure to fumes and gases.
Cox Communications Inc., Grayco Communications accused of not paying overtime
NEW ORLEANS – A man has filed a class-action lawsuit two communications companies alleging that technicians and installers were not paid overtime wages.
Man alleges he slipped on mud-covered deck and was injured
NEW ORLEANS – A St. Mary Parish man has filed suit against his Houma employer alleging he was injured while on the job.
CVS in Metairie alleged to not be ADA compliant
NEW ORLEANS – A Metairie man is suing a pharmacy over allegations that it has barriers that restrict access to the disabled.
Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited Inc. accused of violating TCPA
NEW ORLEANS – A Chalmette woman filed a suit against a Florida-based seller of timeshare vacation ownerships alleging it called her without her permission.
Pointe Coupee justice ordered removed from office
NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana Supreme Court has ordered that Pointe Coupee Parish Justice of the Peace Roosevelt Gremillion be removed from office.
Crew member alleges ship owner's negligence led to injuries
LAFAYETTE — A Louisiana man is suing a Baton Rouge vessel owner, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.
Fitness service manager accuses Gold’s of sexual harassment
NEW ORLEANS — A Belle Chase woman is suing a fitness business, alleging she was sexually harassed and wrongfully fired.
Group sues to restore voting rights of ex-offenders in Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS—Voice of the Ex-Offender (VOTE) filed a class-action petition on July 1 in the 19th Judicial District Court, seeking to restore the voting rights of more than 70,000 Louisiana residents who are on probation or parole for felony offenses.
Construction worker alleges former employer failed to pay overtime
BATON ROUGE — An Ascension Parish construction worker is suing his former employer, alleging failure to pay overtime wages.
Seaman blames U.S., Army Corps of Engineers for injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A Mississippi captain is suing the U.S. government, alleging negligence in causing him injuries.