News from July 2016
Jeffrey N. Aldous publicly reprimanded for allegedly unprofessional conduct
NEW ORLEANS – In a June 17 petition to the Louisiana Supreme Court, the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) requested the “imposition of reciprocal discipline” against attorney Jeffrey N. Aldous, who is licensed to practice law in Louisiana and Utah, based upon discipline imposed by the Ethics and Discipline Committee of the Utah Supreme Court because of an alleged failure to communicate with a client and a lack of cooperation during the investigation.
Woman seeks damages after she allegedly fell in a Family Dollar store
GRETNA – A Louisiana woman alleges that she was caused to slip and fall while in a Family Dollar store.
Bicyclist claims that she was struck by a vehicle and injured
GRETNA – A woman claims that she was injured after being stuck by an automobile while riding her bike.
Man seeks allegedly unpaid wages from Integrated Electronic Technologies
GRETNA – A man claims that his former employer withheld information and his paycheck following his resignation.
Man files suit against lawyers over handling of workers' comp case
GRETNA – A man is seeking damages, claiming that the negligent actions of his lawyers resulted in his deprivation of indemnity benefits after being injured at work.
Suit claims Chateau Living Center's negligence caused resident's fall, injuries
GRETNA – A nursing home is being sued after an employee allegedly left a resident without supervision, resulting in her fall.
School board facing suit over student's alleged injuries from football practice
GRETNA – A school board is being sued following an incident in which a minor was allegedly injured during football practice drills.
Woman alleges injures after accident with Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office employee
GRETNA – A woman is seeking damages following an incident in which she was allegedly rear-ended by a car owned by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office.
Subcontractor alleges Mitsubishi breached contract
LAKE CHARLES — A Calcasieu Parish subcontractor is suing three companies, alleging failure to fulfill the terms of their contract.
U.S. government accuses Franklinton man of default on loan
NEW ORLEANS — The U.S. government is suing a Franklinton man, alleging default in payment.
Tulane University Law School’s experiential learning program helps form professional identities
NEW ORLEANS – Tulane University Law School’s newly reorganized experiential learning program will integrate several skill-building offerings under one umbrella to help students gain hands-on training and to shape their professional identities, the school says.
Class action suit targets Louisiana, Texas floods
ORANGE, Texas – More than 450 plaintiffs are suing the Sabine River Authority of Texas and Louisiana in a class action suit after a March flood damaged hundreds of homes in the two states.
Two consumers accuse multiple companies of breach of express warranty in car purchase
BATON ROUGE — A Louisiana couple is suing multiple companies, alleging sale of a defective vehicle.
120 West Partners files suit over claims of unpaid promissory note
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is alleged to not have paid on a promissory note for shoring work.
Contractor alleges he was injured on job by faulty deck
GRETNA – A St. Bernard Parish man is seeking damages, claiming that he was caused to fall due to a faulty deck at a Best Western.
Jefferson Parish couple accused of not paying promissory note
GRETNA – A company has filed suit seeking payment of shoring contract that was allegedly not paid.
A-1 Home Appliance Center claims it was sold a defective vehicle
GRETNA – An appliance center is seeking damages claiming that it was sold a defective vehicle.
Capital One Bank claims that a customer failed to pay off credit card
GRETNA – Capital One Bank is seeking damages after a customer allegedly failed to make payments on a credit card.
Loop Linen Service Inc. alleges client did not pay for services
GRETNA – A linen service company alleges that a client failed to uphold a contract.
Tenants of a Harvey apartment complex allege mold caused injuries
GRETNA – Multiple tenants of an apartment claim that the Harvey apartment complex was moldy and caused personal damages.