News from October 2016
Louisiana State University law school students surpass state's passage rate
&&& BATON ROUGE -- The dean of Louisiana State University's (LSU) law school expressed pride soon after this year's bar exam results were in that showed LSU has the highest percentage of students passing the Louisiana State Bar Exam.
Two allege Deja Vu Showgirls security guards injured them
NEW ORLEANS – Two individuals claim that they were injured and falsely imprisoned by security guards at a New Orleans business.
Delivery driver alleges he was injured while delivering refrigerator
NEW ORLEANS – A delivery driver alleges he was terminated for performing a job in violation of company policy despite being instructed to do so.
Daddy's Hands Construction alleges it is owed more than $17,000
NEW ORLEANS – A construction company is seeking damages, claiming that it is owed more than $17,000.
Lowe, Stein, Hoffman, Allweiss & Hauve alleges it is owed more than $21,000
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish law firm alleges a Georgia client has not paid for legal services.
Jones Walker alleges former California client did not pay for legal services
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans law firm alleges it is owed more than $255,000 from a California company.
Perle Construction Group LLC, Perle Construction Materials LLC alleged to owe for supplies
NEW ORLEANS – A wholesale electrical company alleges two Louisiana companies have not paid for supplies.
Harrah's New Orleans alleges it is owed more than $8,500
NEW ORLEANS – A casino is seeking damages for an allegedly open account of more than $8,500 from a Georgia man.
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette alleges former student owes more than $5,000
NEW ORLEANS – The University of Louisiana at Lafayette alleges a former student has not paid his fees.
Woman claims that she was sexually harassed by her driving instructor
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish woman claims that her driving instructor sexually exposed himself to her.
Man alleges bricks fell on him, causing injury
NEW ORLEANS – An East Baton Rouge individual claims that bricks and mortar were responsible for personal injury.
Coastal Commerce Bank alleges $5 million in loans are in default
ALEXANDRIA – A Houma-based bank alleges it is owed more than $5 million for a promissory note.
Podnuh’s Bar-B-Q alleged to have barriers that restrict access to the disabled
LAFAYETTE – A Caddo Parish man alleges that a Shreveport restaurant failed to provide equal enjoyment of the programs and activities offered there to disabled persons.
Material Handling Technologies Inc. alleges it was not paid for subcontract work
SHREVEPORT – A North Carolina subcontractor alleges a Georgia company and a Springhill company did not pay it for work performed on a Webster Parish project.
Man alleges he was injured in slip-and-fall accident at Silver Slipper Casino
NEW ORLEANS – A St. Tammany Parish man alleges he was injured in a Mississippi casino.
Former employee alleges Supreme Service & Specialty Co. improperly calculated overtime pay
NEW ORLEANS – A Chauvin company is facing a class-action lawsuit from a former employee over allegations it did not pay employees proper compensation for working overtime hours.
Boustany introduces bill to limit venue changing for legacy suits
BATON ROUGE — U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany, a Republican from Lafayette, Louisiana, has introduced the Ending Legacy Lawsuit Abuse Act (ELLAA) in Congress.
Stratos Elevator alleged to have improperly installed elevator at Kenner property
GRETNA – A Fort Worth, Texas property owner alleges a Baton Rouge company negligently installed elevators at a Kenner location.
Comenity Bank alleges more than $1,700 owed on credit card
GRETNA – A bank is seeking damages for an allegedly open account.
Dillard's shopper alleges toilet seat caused fall, injuries
GRETNA – A woman alleges a defective toilet seat caused her injuries.