News from November 2016
UnitedHealth, OptumRX targeted in latest class-action suit alleging prescription scam
NEW ORLEANS – A UnitedHealth Group Inc. plan participant has filed suit against the insurance company for allegedly overcharging for prescription drugs after New Orleans television station Fox 8 revealed the findings of its investigations into prescription drug costs.
Louisiana legislators side with attorney general over dispute with governor
BATON ROUGE — Fifteen members of the Louisiana Legislature have filed a petition regarding litigation between Gov. John Bel Edwards and Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry.
Louisiana attorney general attacks Advocate in editorial
NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry recently submitted an editorial to The Advocate in reaction to the publication’s critique of how he’s handling state policy.
Call for reports and database follow racial profiling suit
NEW ORLEANS — A wrongful arrest lawsuit filed by a visiting professor and his teenage son has prompted calls for a database detailing the race of those arrested by police across Louisiana.
Engineer blames vessel owner for injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A maritime engineer is suing a Louisiana vessel owner, alleging its negligence led to the plaintiff suffering injuries.
Surviving spouse blames government for husband's death
NEW ORLEANS — A widow is suing the U.S. government, alleging its negligence led to the death of her husband in a vehicle crash.
Maritime worker blames marina company for injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A maritime worker is suing a marina business, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Judge knocks back state request in stripper suit
NEW ORLEANS -- A federal judge has ruled the state of Louisiana cannot introduce evidence collected for a criminal trial to help its case defending a law barring those under 21 from stripping under certain circumstances.
William Olefins Geismar to appeal $13.6 million explosion verdict
PLAQUEMINE – Williams Olefins Geismar plans to appeal a recent verdict that awarded four men injured in a 2013 explosion at its Geismar, Louisiana plant a total of $13.6 million in damages.
Widow blames Union Pacific for husband's death
NEW ORLEANS — A Houston woman is suing Union Pacific Railroad alleged its negligence led to her husband developing cancer and his subsequent death.
Building materials distributor alleges manufacturer breached contract
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana building materials distributor is suing a Slidell custom machine manufacturer, alleging breach of contract.
Captain, deck hand blame carbon monoxide injuries on on vessel owners
NEW ORLEANS — Two Terrebonne Parish men are suing the owners of a shipping vessel, alleging the defendants' negligence caused the plaintiffs to suffer carbon monoxide poisoning.
Daughter blames Houma nursing facility for mother's death
NEW ORLEANS — An Alabama woman is suing a Houma nursing facility, alleging the defendant's negligence led to the death of the plaintiff's mother.
Lawyer: 'Document, document, document' natural disaster damage for insurance claims
BATON ROUGE – Attorney J.R. Whaley knows a few things about natural disasters. After all, the people of Louisiana have been through their fair share of them since 2004.
Credit Acceptance Corp. alleges man owes more than $20,000 for installment contract
GRETNA – A credit corporation is seeking damages for an allegedly open account from a Jefferson Parish resident.
Shopper claims that she slipped and fell in Esplanade mall
GRETNA – A woman claims that she slipped and fell inside the Esplanade mall in Kenner.
L&B Kitchen and Bath LLC alleges it is owed more than $3,500 from individual
GRETNA – A kitchen and bath company claims that they were never paid by a Jefferson Parish resident.
Capital One Bank claims it is owed more than $4,000 from cardholder
GRETNA – Capital One Bank is seeking damages for more than $4,000.
Jefferson Parish individual alleged to owe more than $3,000 on credit card
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish resident is alleged to have fallen behind on payments for a credit card.
Greenberg & LaPeyronnie claims it is owed for services
GRETNA – A law firm is seeking damages for an allegedly open account from a Belle Chasse woman