News from November 2016
Defamation suit against People magazine heads to federal court
BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rogue attorney’s defamation lawsuit against People magazine regarding a 2015 story alleging he murdered his wife will be heard in federal court.
Analyst: Political feud between Gov. Edwards, Landry 'all part of cultural politics' of state
&&& BATON ROUGE – Amid a shifting political landscape and a second trip to court, two of Louisiana’s highest-elected officials, Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards and Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry, continue to spar over LGBT-inclusive legislation, among other hot-button issues.
Groups want Third Circuit to enforce Flonase class action settlement against Louisiana AG
PHILADELPHIA (Legal Newsline) - The Washington Legal Foundation is among those groups calling on a federal appeals court to overturn a lower court’s decision that, they argue, would undermine class-wide settlements by permitting plaintiff states to file copycat lawsuits despite benefiting from a settlement.
Judge to rule in November whether to dismiss World Trade Center litigation
NEW ORLEANS – The presiding judge for pending litigation involving the bidding process to renovate the World Trade Center has said she will take more than a month to consider two motions to dismiss the case, according to one of two filings logged Nov. 7.
Louisiana judge rules coastal damage lawsuits merit new trial
GRETNA — A judge ruled that a wetlands damage lawsuit filed by a Louisiana parish against nine oil and gas companies will go to a new trial, a reversal of an August decision to dismiss the suit.
U.S. citizen born in refugee camp challenges state law after being denied marriage certificate
NEW ORLEANS — A 31-year-old U.S. citizen born in a refugee camp is suing the state of Louisiana over a law that requires a birth certificate to marry.
Louisiana creates riverboat economic development and gaming task forces
NEW ORLEANS -- Citing alleged threats from Oklahoma and Mississippi, the Louisiana Legislature created the Riverboat Economic Development and Gaming Task Force during the past legislative session.
Woman claims she was injured on shuttle bus after it accelerated without warning
GRETNA – A woman claims that negligence of a shuttle bus driver resulted in her injury.
Man alleges ex-wife took out loan in his name without permission
GRETNA – A man claims his ex-wife and another bank employee she had a relationship with took out a loan in his name without permission.
Delgado Community College alleges former student failed to pay fees
GRETNA – A community college claims that a former student failed to pay for attending.
Bank claims that a line of credit was not repaid by Ricko's Concrete & Construction
GRETNA – Capital One Bank is seeking more than $26,000 for an allegedly open account from a Jefferson Parish business.
Crescent City Surgical Centre alleges insurers owe it for medical care provided
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish surgical center alleges an insurance company failed to pay it for its medical care of patients.
Ford alleges it is owed for more than $17,000 on auto loan
GRETNA – An East Baton Rouge Parish resident is alleged to owe more than $17,000 on an auto loan.
Another Broken Egg Café alleged to owe more than $45,000 for linen services
GRETNA – A linen rental company is seeking damages for an alleged breach of contract.
Little Caesars employee alleges co-worker attacked her
GRETNA – A woman claims that she was attacked by a co-worker and terminated.
Parents allege son fell from a 24-foot rock climbing wall at church event
GRETNA – A couple alleges their son was injured on a rock climbing wall at a church fair.
Woman claims attorney pushed her when trying to collect W-2
GRETNA – A teacher alleges she was pushed and injured by her former employer's attorney when she was trying to collect a form.
Man alleges he was subject to racial discrimination at Graphic Packaging International
MONROE – A West Monroe man alleges he was subject to racial discrimination at work and terminated for filing a grievance with his union.
Woman seeks rescission of Dodge truck she alleges is defective
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana woman alleges a truck she purchased has numerous defects.
About Families Inc. alleged to owe unpaid minimum, overtime wages
LAFAYETTE – A home health service worker has filed a class-action lawsuit against an Alexandria business over allegations she and others are owed unpaid wages.