News from October 2016
A couple is seeking damages for a slip and fall in a Walmart
A couple is seeking damages following a slip and fall in a Walmart.
Debate controversy shows need to alter admissions criteria, level the playing field
BATON ROUGE - On the evening of Oct. 18, five candidates running for the U.S. Senate met at Louisiana Tech University for a debate. The other 19 candidates were forced to watch from home, because they did not meet the criteria for admission.
Critics accuse trial lawyers of trying to influence Louisiana Supreme Court race
LAFAYETTE — Critics are raising issues about trial lawyers donating
to a Louisiana Supreme Court candidate.
Crew member alleges Offshore Marine Contractors failed to provide safe working environment
LAFAYETTE — A seaman has filed suit against a lift boat owner for allegedly failing to take precautionary measures to prevent injuries.
Woman claims that she tripped and fell in a Walgreens
NEW ORLEANS – A woman claims that she was injured while shopping in a Walgreens.
Woman claims that a Wal-Mart employee struck her with a shopping cart
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is seeking damages, claiming that she was struck by a shopping cart.
Baton Rouge Community College alleges former student owes more than $4,000
NEW ORLEANS – Baton Rouge Community College claims that an Orleans Parish individual owes more $4,000.
Shopper seeks damages following her alleged slip and fall in a Walmart
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is suing Wal-Mart for its alleged negligence in her slip and fall injury.
Bottom Line Equipment claims it has not been paid more than $150,000 for rentals
NEW ORLEANS – A construction equipment rental company is seeking damages for an open account of more than $150,000.
Capital One Bank claims that a customer failed to pay what was due
GRETNA – Capital One Bank is seeking damages for an allegedly unpaid credit card debt.
Man alleges he slipped on spilled diesel fuel at Murphy USA station
GRETNA – A man is seeking damages, claiming that he slipped and fell on diesel fuel at a filling station.
Nicholls State University alleges former student maintains an open account
NEW ORLEANS – Nicholls State University is seeking damages for an alleged open account.
Woman claims she hit head on shelf while shopping at Family Dollar store
NEW ORLEANS – A shopper alleges she injured her head on a shelf at a New Orleans store.
Brian Gibbs Property Management employees allege they are owed unpaid overtime wages
NEW ORLEANS – Several plaintiffs alleges their Orleans Parish cleaning services employer misclassified them as independent contractors and did not pay proper overtime wages.
Technician alleges Fresenius Medical Care terminated her for reporting sexual harassment
MONROE – A Bastrop woman alleges she was terminated by her Monroe employer for reporting sexual harassment by a patient.
Screw towboat owners allege American Bearing, American Bearing & Supply negligently installed engine
NEW ORLEANS – Two Slidell screw towboat owners allege the boat's port main engine was not properly installed, causing the engine to fail.
Matheson Tri-Gas Inc. claims Arkansas company did not finish Westlake plant construction
LAKE CHARLES – A New Jersey corporation alleges an Arkansas company did not finish a construction project.
Elayn Hunt Correctional Center inmate alleges correction officer used excessive force
BATON ROUGE – An inmate at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center alleges a correction officer used corporal punishment on him and caused him injuries.
Lawsuit claims authorities infringed First Amendment rights in protests after Alton Sterling's death
BATON ROUGE – Four days after Alton Sterling’s death during an altercation with two policemen on July 5, Black Lives Matter protesters blocked the road in front of the Louisiana State Police headquarters on Airline Highway and were confronted by members of law enforcement.
Judge OKs resumption of civil case in notorious police killing during Katrina chaos
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana judge has affirmed that a civil suit against New Orleans officials involving the death of Henry Glover, who was shot to death by police in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, may resume.