News from March 2016
Baton Rouge's Federalist Society chapter promises to keep Scalia's legacy alive
BATON ROUGE – The death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia may have been a blow to those who live by the principles of limited government and traditional values, but many local attorneys who share Scalia’s outlook continue to meet, discuss and promote those principles.
Jefferson Parish resident alleges Lake Ave Corp. restricts access to disabled
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish man is seeking the court’s help in fixing mobility barriers for the disabled at a shopping center.
New Orleans' Confederate statues to remain standing while lawsuit continues
NEW ORLEANS — The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeal on Friday barred New Orleans from removing three monuments to Confederate leaders while a lawsuit challenging the city is still before the court.
Crewman blames ship's owners for on-board injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A crew member of the West Capricorn is suing the ship's owner, alleging liability for injuries he says he sustained abroad the ship.
Sierra owner accuses GMC of selling defective vehicle
NEW ORLEANS – An owner of a 2015 GMC Sierra is suing GMC, alleging his vehicle is still defective despite numerous repair attempts.
Crewman blames ship owners for injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A crewman is suing the owners of the M/V Capt. Barry, alleging their negligence cause him to suffer injuries
MCI accuses construction company of trespassing
NEW ORLEANS – A telecommunications company is suing a Chicago construction company, alleging an excavation project severed one of the plaintiff's cable lines.
Lawsuit threatens public funding for charter schools in Louisiana
The fight for control of public education money in Louisiana will have another round in court now that the state teachers union and local school board members have challenged a district court ruling.
Plaintiff blames ovarian cancer on exposure to talc, manufactured and sold by the defendants
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing a corporation over her exposure to a substance that allegedly led to her developing ovarian cancer.
Suit claims Lapalco Plaza violates ADA
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish man is suing the owner of the Lapalco Plaza over claims it is not disability-compliant
Worker accuses Schlumberger of not paying overtime
LAFAYETTE – A Louisiana man is suing his former employer for allegedly failing to pay overtime wages he was due.
Man accuses ex-employer of firing him after taking FMLA leave
NEW ORLEANS – A New Jersey man is suing his former employer in Baton Rouge for allegedly firing him after taking a month off to receive in-patient treatment for alcoholism.
Couple sues Chuck E. Cheese's for allegedly not accommodating son's food allergies
LAFAYETTE – A couple is suing the owners of a Chuck E. Cheese's for allegedly failing to accommodate for their son’s allergies.
All Coast claims Fleet Operators' negligence caused vessel damage
NEW ORLEANS – An offshore liftboats company is suing a marine transportation company after alleged negligence caused damage to a vessel.
Doctor accuses DHHS of violating his constitutional rights
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish physician and his medical practice are suing the government over its alleged cancellation of his Medicaid and Medicare testing privileges.
Construction worker files class-action suit over allegedly unpaid overtime work
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana man claims he was underpaid by his former employer, who allegedly failed to compensate him for overtime hours he worked.
ING Bank seeks payment of alleged debts owed by barge owner
NEW ORLEANS – An international banking and financial services corporation is suing over allegedly unpaid debts.
Man alleges medical treatment was refused at LPDC
LIVINGSTON – A citizen of Livingston is suing over alleged violations of his Constitutional rights with regards to his arrest and incarceration.
Couple blames daughter’s paralysis on hospital’s delayed treatment
NEW ORLEANS – A Lincoln Parish couple say a six-hour delay for their daughter’s MRI until insurance payment could be verified left her permanently paralyzed.
Woman claims she was wrongfully arrested for shoplifting
NEW ORLEANS – A St. Bernard Parish woman is suing over her allegedly wrongful arrest.