News from May 2016
Landry denies bill enhancing attorney general's budgetary control is a power grab
BATON ROUGE – House Bill 105, which would provide the Louisiana Attorney General's Office more power over its budget by taking those powers away from the governor, remains in a Senate committee as adjournment looms, but the attorney general is optimistic the bill will prevail, a spokeswoman said.
Hal Collums Construction alleges it is owed for project
NEW ORLEANS – A general contractor has filed suit against a nonprofit housing corporation alleging that it did not pay in full for work performed.
Feds allege New Orleans resident failed to make payments on loan
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. government alleges a New Orleans resident has defaulted on a loan.
Nelson Equipment Co. Inc. alleges it is owed for construction work
NEW ORLEANS – A Shreveport business alleges a Tennessee company owes it for the construction of two steel mezzanines.
Duferco Steel Inc. seeks judgment for allegedly damaged cargo
NEW ORLEANS – A cargo owner alleges its property was damaged during shipping.
Suit filed against Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System over pension plan
BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge woman and retired social worker has filed a class-action suit regarding her pension plan.
Lawyer accuses former employees of fraud, theft
NEW ORLEANS — A New Orleans lawyer is suing two former employees, alleging they stole funds from his account.
Steamship agency services firm alleges bulk carrier owes $87,000
NEW ORLEANS — An Alabama steamship agency services company is suing a Philippines bulk carrier, alleging it owes more than $87,000.
Deckhand accuses vessel owner, insurance firm of negligence
NEW ORLEANS — A Jefferson Parish deckhand is suing a vessel owner and insurance firm, alleging their negligence caused him to sustain injuries.
Louisiana couple blames three companies for tent collapse
LAFAYETTE — An Evangeline Parish couple is suing three companies, alleging their negligence caused the husband to suffer injuries when a tent collapsed.
Portable cooler manufacturer accuses competitor of unfair trade practices
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana portable cooler manufacturer is suing a Mississippi competitor, alleging unfair competition and/or unfair or deceptive act or practices and unjust enrichment.
Louisiana drug courts at risk if bill slashing judiciary budget signed into law
NEW ORLEANS - Hundreds of drug offenders may clog jails and add millions of dollars in incarceration costs if proposals to slash the state judiciary budget are approved, according to one stakeholder in the existing system.
Man alleges injuries after falling at L’Auberge Du Lac Casino Resort
LAKE CHARLES – A man alleges he was injured in a Lake Charles casino restroom.
Xarelto caused injures, Illinois man claims
NEW ORLEANS – An Illinois man has filed suit against several pharmaceutical companies alleging he was injured by a prescription drug.
Copyright owners accuse Laguna Beach Daiquiris of copyright infringement
BATON ROUGE – A Denham Springs business is facing allegations it publicly performed musical compositions without authorization.
Women allege Bair Hugger caused infection in decedent
BATON ROUGE – Executrixes are suing a manufacturer and its subsidiary over allegations a medical device caused an infection that led to a man's death.
Universal TelCom, Universal ComOne seeks damages for allegedly canceled agreements
GRETNA – A Louisiana-based company is seeking damages, claiming that agreements with numerous partners were cancelled without reason.
Man claims that a broken exercise machine caused him personal injury
GRETNA – A man is seeking damages after he was allegedly caused pain and suffering when a machine at a gym malfunctioned.
Widow alleges medical malpractice against Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner LLC
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish widow is seeking damages following the death of her husband, claiming that it was due in part to the negligence of a medical center.
Legal expert thinks government overstepped its bounds in St. Tammany DA's conviction
NEW ORLEANS – Dane Ciolino, a professor at Loyola University New Orleans Law School, believes the conviction of St. Tammany District Attorney Walter Reed on state campaign finance charges is tantamount to federal overreach.