News from July 2016
Homeowner alleges Derouse Foundation LLC did not complete work correctly
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is seeking damages following an allegedly faulty elevation of her home.
A Clear Message: Extortion
This past Thursday the District Attorney for the 15th Judicial District, Keith Stutes, announced the filing of litigation against 49 oil and gas defendants on behalf of Vermilion Parish.
Immigration attorney's resignation accepted before disbarment proceedings began
The Board of Immigration Appeals, the Immigration Courts and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) accepted the resignation of attorney Julie Krull during disciplinary proceedings for disbarment.
A woman is seeking damages, claiming that she was caused to fall and be injured due to dangerous steps
A woman is seeking damages following an incident in which she allegedly was caused to fall on dangerous steps.
A couple is seeking damages, claiming that they were rear-ended by a negligent driver
A couple is seeking damages following a rear-end accident.
A woman is suing Dollar General, claiming that she was physically assaulted by an employee
A woman is seeking damages, claiming that she was accused of shoplifting and then physically attacked and detained.
A woman was allegedly injured by an exploding Breville device
A woman is seeking damages, claiming that a cooking device exploded while she was using it.
Man files suit against Seadrill Americas after on-the-job injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A seaman alleges he was injured on the job while employed by Seadrill Americas.
Roughneck alleges unsafe work environment responsible for injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A roughneck is suing his employer alleging its negligence caused him injuries.
Man alleges Bayou Segnette park is not accessible to disabled
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish man alleges Bayou Segnette State Park has barriers that restrict access to the disabled.
Class action filed against Supreme Service & Specialty Co. over unpaid overtime allegations
NEW ORLEANS – An employee has filed a class-action lawsuit against a Houma employer over allegations he and others were not paid overtime wages.
A man claims that Volkswagen sold him a vehicle under the premises of false advertising
A man is seeking damages, claiming that he purchased a fraudulently advertised vehicle manufactured by Volkswagen.
A legitimate violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act or lawsuit abuse?
The executive director of Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch (LLAW) thinks there's something fishy about recent lawsuits filed against four seafood restaurants in Alabama and Mississippi alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act — along with many others like them.
A man claims that his insurance provider has failed to pay for his damages
A man is seeking damages following a car accident, claiming that his insurance provider has failed to provide him with the necessary obligatory payments.
A man claims that his co-worker hit him on the head
A man is seeking damages, claiming that a co-worker physically attacked him.
An LLC claims that the individuals and company hired to complete a job breached their contract
An LLC is seeking damages following a construction project which was allegedly completed under breach of contract.
A corporation is seeking the seizure and sale of a property for the payment of a debt owed to it
A corporation is seeking the seizure and sale of a property for compensation of a debt owed to it.
A law firm claims that an employee forged documents and committed other actions to further his own purposes
A law firm is seeking damages, claiming that an employee committed fraud.
Trial of lawyer accused of fraud after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill begins
The jury has started hearing testimony in the trial of a Texas lawyer who is accused of fraud and identity theft after allegedly inflating the number of clients he represented in the aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
No breaks for attorney accused of violating ethics in oil spill aftermath
NEW ORLEANS – Glen Lerner lost in a second federal court appearance in New Orleans. The attorney has been accused of professional misconduct in the handling of cases related to the devastating BP oil spill.