News from May 2016
Man claims Cheramie Global Marine is responsible for injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A man alleges he was injured while transferring onto another vessel.
Baton Rouge judges appear before Louisiana Supreme Court to make cases against suspension
NEW ORLEANS – Two Baton Rouge 18th Judicial District judges stood before the Louisiana Supreme Court last week to address allegations of mishandling criminal cases and violating the state’s judicial code in the process.
Former band director alleges LSU mishandled donations
BATON ROUGE — Former Louisiana State University Band Director Roy King recently filed a lawsuit against the school, alleging he was fired because he refused to comply with what he said was the university’s illegal handling of donor contributions and also claims he was offered bribes by some LSU officials.
Boat rebuilder accuses insurance company, cargo carrier of damaging property
NEW ORLEANS — A boat rebuilding business is suing an insurance company and a cargo carrier, alleging their negligence damaged the plaintiff's property.
Longshoreman alleges vessel operator's negligence caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A St. John the Baptist Parish longshoreman is suing an Arabi vessel owner, alleging negligence led to him suffering injuries aboard a ship.
Family accuses U.S. government of causing father's death
NEW ORLEANS — Two sons are suing the U.S. government, alleging medical malpractice caused their father's death.
Sales rep accuses drug company of unlawful termination
NEW ORLEANS — A Jefferson Parish sales representative is suing a pharmaceutical company, alleging he was wrongfully terminated.
Louisiana Supreme Court ousts Pointe Coupee Parish justice for flouting orders
NEW ORLEANS–The Louisiana Supreme Court recently banned Pointe Coupee Parish Justice of the Peace Stacie Pourciau Myers from judicial office for the next half-decade following multiple alleged failures to report financial communications and then ignoring resulting sanctions.
Suit filed against Xarelto makers
NEW ORLEANS – A Virginia representative has filed suit against the makers of Xarelto alleging it caused an irreversible bleed.
Moonlight Inn, owners accused of unauthorized song performances
BATON ROUGE – Several entertainment companies are suing a French Settlement business and its owner over allegations of copyright infringement.
Suit claims diabetes drug Actos caused bladder cancer
LAFAYETTE – A Michigan woman alleges her decedent suffered from bladder cancer as a result of taking a diabetes medication.
Fidelis Group Holdings alleges ordered van wasn't completed
NEW ORLEANS – A Bush business has filed a suit against a Missouri car company over allegations it failed deliver a van.
RLI Insurance seeks declaratory judgment in case involving Franklin man
LAFAYETTE – An insurance company is suing a Franklin resident alleging he made false statements on his insurance policy.
New Jersey consumer accuses Xarelto producers, sellers of fraud
NEW ORLEANS — A consumer is suing the manufacturers and distributors of the drug Xarelto, alleging they failed to publicize its dangerous side effects.
Parents blame U.S. government for son's drowning death
SHREVEPORT — A Monroe couple is suing the United States government, alleging its negligence caused the drowning death of their son.
Louisiana mother alleges GM negligently designed vehicle
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana woman is suing General Motors, alleging a negligent design and manufacturing defect caused her to be injured in a crash when an airbag failed to deploy.
Two Louisiana environmental groups petition EPA to stop paper mill discharge into Arkansas creek
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Louisiana Record) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has received a petition from two Louisiana environmental advocacy groups seeking to stop an Arkansas paper mill's daily discharge of millions of gallons of wastewater, an EPA spokesman said.
Louisiana oil and gas industry responds to AG lawsuit takeover
BATON ROUGE – When lawsuits against oil and gas companies began flooding in from coastal Louisiana parishes after the BP Deepwater Horizon disaster, the local oil and gas industry was concerned. But when Louisiana's attorney general moved to take over those cases, they felt it was time to make their voices heard.
Judge rules debtor's prison case must be heard in federal court
NEW ORLEANS – A federal judge has ruled a case must be heard against New Orleans criminal court judges, sheriff’s office and city government that were allegedly involved in a debt-to-prison pipeline stretching back several years.
Attorney: Memorandum for motion to dismiss is defense attempt to avoid trial in WTC case
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) – An attorney for the company that lost its bid to develop the former World Trade Center in New Orleans said the latest filing by defendants in the case is another attempt to avoid trail.