News from March 2016
Inmate alleges violations of his civil rights after being struck in the face
NEW ORLEANS – An inmate claims that he was a victim of brutality from Washington Parish officers.
Man alleges his hip implant is faulty, caused damages
LAFAYETTE – A man is suing Stryker Orthopaedics over allegations that its hip implant system resulted in revision surgery, pain and a concentration of heavy metals in his body.
Hearing-disabled man claims discrimination in interview process
BATON ROUGE – A hearing-disabled man is suing a Baton Rouge business and a Houston business, alleging failure to accommodate his disability during a pre-employment physical evaluation.
Former Louisiana state lawmaker likes what he's seeing from Jeff Landry's first weeks in office
NEW ORLEANS — Within a week of assuming office in January, Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry began making drastic changes to his office and winning over the likes of former state representative and senator Bernard J. Bagert Jr., who is now practicing law in New Orleans.
Parents claim Zofran was responsible for their child's birth defect
LAFAYETTE – The makers of Zofran are being taken to court over claims that the drug caused birth defects.
Security shift supervisor sues Entergy over unpaid overtime claims
NEW ORLEANS – A supervisor for Entergy Operations Inc. is suing his employer, alleging he did not receive overtime compensation for three years.
Gulf South Quality Network – New Orleans accused of breach of contract
NEW ORLEANS – A medical technology company is seeking damages after it claims a Metairie business breached their contract.
De Lage Landen Financial claims it is owed millions of dollars for unpaid loan
LAFAYETTE – A financial service company is seeking millions of dollars from a loan allegedly in default.
Shrimp boat captain alleges he was injured by tug boat
NEW ORLEANS – A shrimp boat captain is suing Highland Marine LLC for alleged negligence, which he claims caused him severe injuries.
Anonymous judge accuses Louisiana judiciary panel of illegal discipline
NEW ORLEANS — A lawsuit filed last week in federal court alleges that the Louisiana Judiciary Commission illegally disciplined a judge and denied the plaintiff due process rights.
Sun Earth Inc. alleges that it has not been paid for materials provided
NEW ORLEANS – A California energy company is asking the court for help in retrieving payment for an allegedly past-due invoice.
(Corrected) Legal expert: Judges need to recuse themselves when contributors become litigants
NEW ORLEANS — With the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry backing Jimmy Genovese and trial lawyers supporting Marilyn Castle in the race to replace outgoing state Supreme Court Justice Jeanette Knoll, the flow of political donations from special interest groups such as these raises the question of whether judges should recuse themselves when contributors become litigants.
Banc of America Leasing and Capital asserts that businesses defaulted on loans
NEW ORLEANS – A bank is seeking the court’s help after two businesses allegedly defaulted on their loans.
Marine transport worker blames vessel owner for hand injury
NEW ORLEANS – A former crew member aboard the Mr. Hampton is suing its owner, alleging that negligence led to a serious hand injury.
Former dishwasher claims that employer violated labor laws
BATON ROUGE – A former employee of Nottoway Plantation and Resort alleges that the company failed to pay its employees their full wages and overtime.
Reamer hands allege they were not paid overtime
LAFAYETTE – Two former employees of Schlumberger are seeking damages from the company alleging that they were not paid overtime.
Assistant managers claim they were not paid overtime compensation
BATON ROUGE – Assistant managers of a major fast food chain are collectively suing for claims of unpaid overtime compensation, on behalf of themselves and all others similarly situated.
Daiquiris Labadie LLC accused of copyright violations
NEW ORLEANS – Several large music corporations are seeking damages against a Louisiana bar over alleged copyright violations.
Blue Marlin Services of Acadiana sues insurance provider over alleged policy breach
LAFAYETTE – A Louisiana company is suing its foreign insurance provider, alleging overcharges in its insurance policies during the past two years.
Former KFC employee alleges unpaid overtime compensation
BATON ROUGE – An assistant manager of a Baton Rouge KFC is collectively suing a franchisee over allegations of unpaid overtime on behalf of herself and all class members.