News from June 2016
Couple accuses medical device manufacturers of negligence
LAFAYETTE — A Texas couple is suing Johnson & Johnson, alleging negligence in manufacturing a defective mesh device.
Tankerman alleges maritime company's negligence led to injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A Mississippi tankerman is suing a maritime company, alleging its negligence led to his injuries.
Disabled man accuses shopping center operator of violating ADA
NEW ORLEANS — A disabled Jefferson Parish man is suing the operator of a Metairie shopping center, alleging failure to provide proper access for disabled customers.
Wheelchair-bound man alleges New Orleans Jazz Fest still isn't ADA compliant
NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Fest is part of a lawsuit filed by a wheelchair-bound man who says organizers have't gone far enough in providing accessibility to patrons with disabilities.
Home health caregiver accuses employers of unpaid wages
MONROE — A home health caregiver is suing her employers alleging failure to pay minimum wage.
Houma man accuses Louisiana state police of civil rights violations
NEW ORLEANS — A Houma man is suing Louisiana and state police, alleging violation of his civil rights.
Louisiana men blame Texas motorist for car crash
LAFAYETTE — Two Louisiana residents are suing a Texas motorist, alleging his negligence caused a rear-end crash.
Financial services corporation alleges cargo carrier owes $839,000
NEW ORLEANS — A financial services corporation is suing a cargo carrier, alleging failure to pay more than $839,000 for completed work.
Family of Zachary man sue Baton Rouge police; want great awareness of taser dangers
BATON ROUGE – Legal counsel for the parents of a 32-year-old Zachary man who died after being tased by Baton Rouge police last summer must show that the tasing was "the substantial cause" of his death to prevail in the lawsuit against the city's police department, a New Orleans attorney said.
One environmental proposal sponsored by Connick fails, another still alive for next regular session
BATON ROUGE – With the state legislature's rejection of a proposal that would have required facilities violating state and federal pollution guidelines to install fence-line air monitoring systems, a bill that did pass in regular session has caught a business industry advocate's eye.
Louisiana joins 21-state suit against Delaware for $150 million in unclaimed checks
BATON ROUGE – Attorneys general from 21 states, including Louisiana, are suing Delaware, claiming that the state has wrongly held onto at least $150 million in uncashed Moneygram checks that should be going to other states.
Settlement possible in Bayou Classic trademark infringement lawsuit
BATON ROUGE – The Southern University System Foundation has been ordered to attend a settlement conference in a trademark infringement case involving the use of several of the foundation's Bayou Classic trademarks and service marks.
Driver, passenger allege injuries in Glen Della Drive accident
GRETNA – Two individuals are seeking damages following an accident that was allegedly due to the negligence of another driver.
East Jefferson General Hospital allegedly used contaminated tools during surgery
GRETNA – A St. Charles Parish couple claims that a doctor used contaminated surgical equipment on the wife during a procedure.
Augustino Bros. Inc. accuses couple of breach of contract
GRETNA – A Louisiana corporation is seeking damages, claiming that they were not allowed to proceed with work that was approved by the defendants and the defendants' insurer.
Ochsner Clinic Foundation accused of losing thyroid sample
GRETNA – An Orleans Parish woman is seeking damages alleging Ochsner Clinic Foundation lost a sample and she subsequently had her entire thyroid removed.
Man seeks damages after he allegedly slipped and fell in an Applebee's
GRETNA – An Orleans man claims that he was caused to slip and fall on a wet substance in the men's restroom at an Applebee's.
Capital One files suit over allegedly unpaid card balance
GRETNA – Capital One Bank is seeking damages, claiming that a customer failed to make payments on his credit card.
St. Tammany couple claims neighbor built fence on property
GRETNA – A St. Tammany Parish couple is seeking damages, claiming that an individual planted plants and built a fence on their property.
120 West Partners LLC alleges it is owed on promissory note
GRETNA – A limited liability company is seeking damages claiming an individual allegedly failed to honor a promissory note.