News from May 2016
LACDL monitoring bill making domestic violence, sex assault acts admissible in civil cases
BATON ROUGE – Proposed legislation currently in the state House that would allow prior acts of domestic abuse, sexual assault and other offenses to be admissible in civil cases also includes provisions for criminal prosecution, an attorney who has testified before the Louisiana Senate about similar bills, said during a recent interview.
Man alleges rental property had mold damage
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man and his son are seeking damages following an incident in which the property they were renting was allegedly infested with mold.
Woman seeks damages after alleged slip and fall at Outback Steakhouse
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is seeking damages after she allegedly was caused to slip and fall on a slippery surface at Outback Steakhouse.
Woman claims she was injured in Target by a falling rug
GRETNA – A Louisiana couple is seeking damages following an incident in which the wife was allegedly caused injury by a falling rug at a Target store.
Baton Rouge business accuses former employee of wrongful accusation
BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge business is suing a former employer, alleging the defendant filed a false complaint.
Woman alleges she was injured when Cousins Fuel Mart's roof collapsed
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is seeking damages following an incident in which she was allegedly injured by a roof that fell in on her.
Fertilizer distributor alleges crop farm owes $126,000
ALEXANDRIA — A fertilizer distributor is suing a Ferriday crop farm, alleging failure to pay at least $126,000 for delivered products.
Disabled worker accuses former employers of wrongful termination
LAFAYETTE — A disabled employee is suing three companies, alleging he was fired because of his disability.
Seaman files suit against A.I.S. Inc. alleging injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A seaman has filed suit against his employer alleging he was injured while on the job.
Class-action filed against Accounts Receivable Management Professional Services
LAFAYETTE – A Lafayette man alleges a debt collector reported a disputed debt on his credit report.
Veterans Holdings LLC alleged to owe rent for three properties
GRETNA – A Louisiana real estate corporation is seeking damages following an incident in which it claims the defendant failed to pay in full for properties that they chose to rent.
Woman files suit over alleged damages after dog attack
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is seeking damages after she and her dog were allegedly attacked by a large and unrestrained dog.
Class-action suit filed over Gretna's electronic traffic enforcement
GRETNA – A class-action lawsuit filed against the city of Gretna and a traffic enforcement system claims that a particular ordinance is unlawful.
Couple alleges woman was injured in fall at Gretna business
GRETNA – A Parish of Plaquemines couple is seeking damages following an incident in which the wife was allegedly caused injuries due to a defective slope.
Man alleges he was injured in accident while driving in funeral procession
GRETNA – An Avoyelles Parish man is seeking damages following an automobile incident in which he was allegedly caused extensive personal injuries.
Woman alleges she was injured by speed bump in Walgreens parking lot
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish couple is seeking damages following an incident in which the wife was allegedly caused to trip and fall in a parking lot.
Woman alleges she was injured in fall at Ochsner Medical Center
GRETNA – A St. John the Baptist Parish woman is seeking damages following an incident in which she allegedly slipped and fell on a wet portion of ground.
Roubion Construction Co. claims clients failed to pay for services
GRETNA – A Louisiana construction corporation is seeking damages after it claims that a client failed to pay for a completed assignment.
Guardians accuse trucking company, insurance firms of wrongful death
NEW ORLEANS — Two legal guardians are suing a trucking business and insurance companies, alleging their negligence caused a traffic fatality.
Guardian accuses East Baton Rouge man of unjust enrichment
BATON ROUGE — A guardian and estate administrators are suing an East Baton Rouge man alleging unjust enrichment of $500,000.