News from July 2016
Legal reform group director: Clients get ‘peanuts,’ lawyers make millions in class actions
WASHINGTON – In an unprecedented raid, the U.S. government shut down the Stanford Financial Group’s brokerage firm, trust and banking operations in February 2009 alleging it was operating a Ponzi scheme. But seven years later, families and retirees - many of whom are in Louisiana - are still losing money thanks to attorneys who allegedly took more than their fair share.
LADB committee 'troubled' by lawyer's actions, recommends disbarment for conduct
NEW ORLEANS – In an 80-page document dated June 23, the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) detailed the excessive violations committed by Peggy M. Hairston Robinson, who was a practicing attorney in the Baton Rouge area.
Suspension recommended for attorney who practiced law while ineligible
METAIRIE – The official Office of Disciplinary Council (ODC) recommendation of the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) document to suspend attorney Mark Anthony Johnson for one year and one day was filed on July 6.
Ship worker blames Chevron for injuries aboard ship
NEW ORLEANS — A PK Technology employee is suing Chevron, alleging negligence caused the plaintiff to sustain injuries.
Justice of the peace candidate's campaign goals: Integrity, access in Ascension Parish
GONZALES – Pam Alonso lists two main goals in her campaign to become Ascension Parish's next justice of the peace: Restore a greater level of respect to the office; and make the legal system more accessible to the community.
November races include supreme, appeals and district court judges
NEW ORLEANS – Several court elections are in play for Louisiana’s judicial system come November.
Seaman alleges marine company's negligence caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A seaman is suing a maritime company, alleging negligence led to the plaintiff sustaining injuries.
State Farm files suit against condominium association for allegedly failing to repair leak
GRETNA – State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. is seeking damages, claiming that a condominium failed to properly repair damages in an apartment.
Man alleges he was injured by metal poles at workplace
GRETNA – A man is seeking damages after he was allegedly injured on his workplace property.
Woman alleges fashion ring caused her to fall in Kmart store
GRETNA – A woman is seeking damages over claims that Kmart allowed a dangerous condition to exist that resulted in her fall.
Condominium alleges tenant is indebted for more than $4,000 worth of fees
GRETNA – A condo association is seeking damages for fees not paid by a tenant.
The University of New Orleans alleges former student did not pay fees
GRETNA – The University of New Orleans is seeking damages following an incident in which a student allegedly failed to pay for classes and services.
Store owners allege they were not reimbursed for damages caused by roof collapse
GRETNA – The owners of a tattoo parlor and jewelry store allege a collapsed roof damaged their business.
Customer allegedly failed to pay off Bank of America credit card
GRETNA – Bank of America is seeking damages, claiming that a customer failed to make payments on a credit card.
Woman claims she was injured at Esplanade Mall
GRETNA – A St. Charles Parish couple is seeking damages, claiming that a fall was caused by a spill left on the ground at a mall.
Couple claims malfunctioning water heater caused burns to child
GRETNA – A couple is seeking damages claiming that their apartment complex is responsible for their child being burned by hot water.
Harahan company alleges customer owes $28,000 in outstanding charges
GRETNA – A Harahan oil and fuel company is seeking damages after a customer allegedly failed to pay for the goods received.
Jefferson Parish man alleges loans were not repaid by individual
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man alleges another individual made defamatory statements about him and also has not paid back loans.
Bank of America alleges that a customer failed to pay off his credit card
GRETNA – Bank of America claims that a customer failed to pay off his credit card.
Woman files suit against doctor alleging he increased size of breast implants
GRETNA – A woman claims that she was given excessively large breast implants without her consent or approval.