News from June 2016
I.C. Systems Inc. accused of making harassing phone calls
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman alleges a Minnesota debt collector continues to call her without her permission.
Man files suit over credit report
NEW ORLEANS – An Oklahoma man alleges an inaccurate credit report damaged his credit rating.
Employee alleges B & J Martin did not provide a safe place to work
NEW ORLEANS – A seaman alleges his employer denied him leave from a vessel to seek medical treatment for chest pains.
Suit filed against East Baton Rouge Parish man alleging unpaid loan
BATON ROUGE – A Delaware corporation alleges East Baton Rouge Parish resident owes it money.
Trucking business alleges contractor, surety companies owe more than $57,000
LAFAYETTE — A Lake Charles trucking company is suing a contractor and surety, alleging breach of contract and failure to pay more than $57,000.
Texas contractor alleges St. Bernard Parish violated contract
NEW ORLEANS — A Texas waste solutions business is suing St. Bernard Parish, alleging breach of contract and damages of more than $75,000.
Black employee accuses Bell Chase construction firm of discrimination
NEW ORLEANS — An African-American male is suing a Bell Chase construction company, alleging discrimination.
Alabama motorist blames another driver for crash that caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS — An Alabama man is suing a Louisiana motorist, alleging negligence in causing a vehicle crash.
Oil and gas companies block Edwards' end run around state's regulatory process
BATON ROUGE—Gov. John Bel Edwards’ attempt during a May meeting to
push gas and oil companies to pay for coastline restoration, with no proof of permit violations, is getting pushback from those being pushed.
Orleans Parish woman blames United States for injuries at air station
NEW ORLEANS — An Orleans Parish woman is suing the United States of America, alleging its negligence caused her to be injured at a naval air station.
East Baton Rouge Parish law officers accused of unlawful arrest
BATON ROUGE — An East Baton Rouge Parish man is suing local law enforcement officials, alleging violation of his civil rights.
Contractor accuses industrial services provider of patent infringement
LAKE CHARLES — A contractor is suing an industrial services provider, alleging patent infringement.
Southern Poverty Law Center sues Bogalusa judge over 'modern-day debtor's prison'
BOGALUSA—The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) recently filed a federal class-action lawsuit against Judge Robert Black of the Bogalusa City Court, claiming he's running a modern-day debtor’s prison.
Woman seeks damages after Jefferson Highway accident
GRETNA – A woman claims that she was rear-ended when a negligent driver pushed another car into her own car.
Glencore-owned firms accused of manipulating zinc market by falsifying documents in NOLA
NEW YORK – Executives of two firms owned by Glencore Plc. face a private antitrust lawsuit over allegations that they ordered workers to falsify documents in New Orleans, which resulted in monopoly and price manipulation of the zinc market.
Military veteran accuses city of Jennings of racial discrimination
LAKE CHARLES — A Jefferson Parish man is suing the city of Jennings and its police chief, alleging he was fired due to his race.
Harbor services accuses vessel owner, operator of negligence
BATON ROUGE — A harbor services provider is suing a ship owner and operator, alleging negligence led to damaged property.
Shareholder accuses buying group of unlawful conversion
NEW ORLEANS — A shareholder is suing a group of buyers, alleging breach of their shareholder agreement.
Cable repair company alleges Minnesota corporations owe nearly $312,000
MONROE — A cable repair company is suing two Minnesota entities, alleging failure to honor contract obligations for work completed on a cable service project.
Consumer accuses debt collectors of abusive practices
BATON ROUGE — An East Baton Rouge Parish man is suing debt collectors, alleging abusive collection practices.