News from November 2016
Man alleges Hologic Inc. subjected him to discrimination because of his age
NEW ORLEANS – A territory manager alleges he was terminated because of his age by a Covington employer.
Cenac Marine Services alleges employee failed to disclose back injury
NEW ORLEANS – An employer alleges a Terrytown man concealed medical information during a pre-employment medical examination and seeks the court's declaration that it does not owe him benefits.
Houma parents allege Higman Barge Line's negligence resulted in child's death
NEW ORLEANS – Houma parents are suing a Baton Rouge company over allegations a collision with the defendant's vessel caused the death of their son.
Judges should be barred from hearing campaign donor's cases, LSU law professor says
BATON ROUGE – While trial lawyers and other such groups have every right to make campaign contributions, they're not immune to the consequences of those donations, an Louisiana State University law professor said during a recent interview.
Individuals on felony parole, probation file suit to get voting rights back
BATON ROUGE – A lawsuit in Baton Rouge looks to give voting rights back to individuals on probation or parole for felony crimes.
Heated judicial race brings more complaints against candidates Cox and Caraway
SHREVEPORT – The heated pursuit for the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeal judge turned scalding as both candidates were found in violation of the Louisiana Judicial Code of Conduct for statements made against each other in their campaigns.
Law professor: Appointing, not electing, judges not 'undemocratic'
NEW ORLEANS – If Louisianans are genuinely troubled by the huge amount of campaign funds being spent on judicial elections in the state, they could stop electing judges, a legal ethics expert at Loyola University said during a recent interview.
Nu-Lite Electrical Wholesalers LLC alleges it is owed more than $24,000
GRETNA – An electrical wholesale company alleges it was not paid for materials provided.
Archbishop Chapelle High School teacher alleges breach of contract after termination
GRETNA – A New Orleans teacher alleges his position was terminated without cause.
Jefferson Financial Credit Union alleges it had to repay fraudulent deposits
GRETNA – A credit union alleges it had to repay unauthorized deposits made by a Jefferson Parish man.
Man alleged to owe more than $2,400 to Capital One Bank
GRETNA – Capital One Bank claims that a man failed to pay off his credit card balance.
Woman is suing Ochsner Hospital after she was allegedly caused to trip and fall by a rug
GRETNA – A woman claims that a rug at a medical center caused her injuries.
Capital One Bank is seeking more than $10,000 for an allegedly open account
GRETNA – Capital One Bank claims that a woman failed to pay off more than $10,000.
Beneficiary alleges life insurance benefits were wrongfully denied by Primerica
NEW ORLEANS – An insurance beneficiary alleges she was wrongfully denied benefits.
New Orleans Dental Center patient alleges tooth was damaged by dentist
GRETNA – A man claims that his tooth was damaged unnecessarily by a dentist.
Woman alleges mother sold house to private party after agreeing to sell it to her
GRETNA – A woman alleges her mother failed to uphold the terms agreed upon for a house.
Louisiana leaders square off over state legal contracts
BATON ROUGE — Tensions are running high between the offices of Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards and Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry as both men question the constitutionality of protected classes in state legal contracts.
Shopper alleges he slipped and was injured in a Kmart
GRETNA – A man claims that he was caused to fall due to the fault of a Kmart store.
American Express Centurion Bank claims that a customer owes more than $24,000
GRETNA – American Express is seeking more than $24,000 in damages.
Capital One Bank claims that it is owed more than $1,700
GRETNA – Capital One Bank is seeking damages for more than $1,700 on an allegedly open account.