News from May 2016
Energy company blames barge business for causing damage on Lake Pontchartrain
NEW ORLEANS — An integrated energy company is suing a fleet and barge owner, alleging negligence caused a collision on Lake Pontchartrain that damaged the plaintiff's property.
Drivers take on Gretna's use of traffic cameras to issue tickets
GRETNA — A lawsuit against the city of Gretna and Redflex Traffic Systems adds to the growing number of lawsuits questioning the legality of citations issued by photo systems.
Motorist blames U.S. government employee for causing crash
NEW ORLEANS — An Orleans Parish woman is suing the U.S. Postal Service, through the U. S. government, alleging a government employee caused a vehicle crash.
Employee accuses oilfield service company of racial discrimination
NEW ORLEANS — A Lafayette Parish man originally from Ghana is suing an international oilfield service company, alleging a hostile work environment and racial discrimination.
Disabled man accuses shopping center operator of non-compliance with ADA law
LAFAYETTE — A Caddo Parish man is suing the operator of a small Shreveport shopping center, alleging failure to provide safe and full access to the property.
Judge's order to release inmates highlights budget issues in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS – A Orleans Parish judge has ordered the release of seven indigent defendants because the public defenders' office can’t afford to defend them.
Minden police officer still not reinstated despite ruling by appeals court
SHREVEPORT – A Minden Police Department lieutenant has yet to be reinstated despite a Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal ruling in early March that reversed his termination.
New oil rig regulations have industry unsure of cost burden
NEW ORLEANS - New safety regulations for offshore drilling rigs -- primarily spurred by the 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon rig blowout -- were passed recently, but it's too soon to tell if they will help Louisiana or hurt it.