News from June 2016
Worker alleges barge owner's negligence led to injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A Mississippi seaman is suing a barge owner, alleging insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Toddlers product manufacturer accuses competitors of false representation
MONROE — A Monroe toddlers product manufacturer is suing a competitor, alleging false advertising and unfair competition.
Jefferson Parish woman alleged to owe credit card debt
GRETNA – Capital One Bank is seeking damages, claiming that a woman failed to make payments on her credit card.
Kenner couple alleges trespass on property
GRETNA – A Kenner couple alleges that a neighbor has encroached on their property.
AJ's Truck Service Inc. alleged to owe insurance premiums
GRETNA – An insurance company is seeking damages over claims that a client failed to make payments for outstanding balances.
State Bank & Trust Co. claims loan payments are past due
NEW ORLEANS – A financial institution alleges a Lafourche Parish corporation is overdue on payments for a loan.
Louisiana waiting for feds' response to EPA ozone regulation suit
WASHINGTON – Louisiana is among a coalition of states awaiting a response from federal attorneys to its opening brief in a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new ozone limits.
VOTE works for changes for formerly incarcerated persons
NEW ORLEANS—Voice of the Ex-Offender (VOTE) was originally created by a group of self-taught jailhouse lawyers to focus on voter registration for formerly incarcerated persons (FIPs), but now VOTE is doing much more.
Nearly 4 years after suit filed, Peralta ordered to pay $118,000
The case of Sidney Torres IV versus ex St. Bernard Parish President David Peralta finally came to an end in late May, nearly four years after it was filed and nearly five years after the television commercials in question aired.
Briggs: Coastal litigation tactics unnecesary
BATON ROUGE – One of the state's main sources of private sector jobs and revenue is under legal attack that some have deemed unnecessary.
Retrial ordered after judge's alleged bizarre behavior in medical malpractice case
NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana Supreme Court has ordered a retrial in a medical
malpractice case during which the judge allegedly displayed "bizarre and
disturbing" behavior.
Defendents in WTC litigation praise new legislation while plaintiff questions its constitutionality
NEW ORLEANS – A bill recently signed into law meant to prevent the type of litigation that has stalled development of New Orleans' former World Trade Center is being called unconstitutional by an ?attorney for the plaintiff in that litigation.
Orleans Parish School Board sued over alleged breach of agreement
Brazos County, Texas resident accuses school board of breach of agreementNEW ORLEANS — A woman is suing Orleans Parish School Board, school board, citing alleged breach of agreement.Mary Allen filed a complaint on May 27, in the U.S.
Wheelchair bound man files ADA lawsuit against building owners
NEW ORLEANS — A wheelchair bound, paraplegic man is suing a local building owner claiming they violated the Americans With Disabilities Act and must remove barriers that prevented him from entering a Subway restaurant located in their building.
East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff, correctional officers sued by inmate over alleged injuries from prison attack
BATON ROUGE — An inmate is suing the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff and several prison guards alleging their negligence resulted in him being severely injured in an attack in which he was knocked unconscious by a fellow prisoner.
Law firm claims it is owed more than $100,000 from client
GRETNA – A Metairie law firm is seeking damages claiming that a client failed to make payments for services received.
Man files suit for title of semi-tractor
GRETNA – A St. Bernard Parish man claims that the final steps for the sale of a truck were never carried out properly.
Capital One Bank alleges cardholder owes payments
GRETNA – Capital One Bank is seeking damages over claims that a customer failed to pay her balance on her credit card.
Patient claims Ochsner Medical Center – Kenner LLC caused more injuries
GRETNA – A woman alleges that negligent treatment at a health care facility caused her to need a second hip replacement.
Advantage Insurance Co. alleges it is owed for policy
GRETNA – An insurance company is seeking damages claiming that they never received payments from a client for a policy.