News from September 2016
Wife's finger severed during storm by alleged unsafe airborn kiosk
NEW ORLEANS – A couple claims that the wife was injured and her finger severed while seeking refuge from a storm in a kiosk.
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette claims a student failed to pay for classes
NEW ORLEANS – A local university has filed suit against a former student it claims failed to pay for classes.
Law firm claims associate attorney simultaneously worked for the competition
NEW ORLEANS – A law firm claims that a contractor breached his agreement by working for the competition.
Law firm files suit against former partner who mishandled money
NEW ORLEANS – A law firm claims that a partner allegedly engaged in several illegal activities while employed there, including using company revenue for personal use.
College claims former student allegedly failed to pay for classes
GRETNA – A community college claims a former student failed to pay for the classes in which he was enrolled.
Community college alleges former student failed to pay for classes
GRETNA – A community college claims that a student allegedly failed to pay after attending class there.
Consumer allegedly failed to pay credit card balance
GRETNA – A Colorado company claims a customer allegedly failed to pay the balance on a credit card it issued to a consumer.
Company alleges retailer didn't pay for delivered goods
GRETNA – A company has filed suit against a retailer, claiming it was never paid for goods it delivered to the defendant.
Texas attorney practicing in Louisiana faces suspension
LAFAYETTE – In an Aug. 23, official hearing document, Louisiana's Office of Disciplinary Conduct has pressed formal charges against attorney Lance Hac Nguyen consisting of one count of allegedly contacting another attorney’s client without the knowledge of the attorney and allegedly failing to cooperate with the ODC’s investigation.
Activists accuse Baton Rouge officials of illegal arrests
BATON ROUGE — Pointing to news reports, cell phone videos and photographs, three people who were arrested during protests in Baton Rouge after the fatal police shooting of Alton Sterling are suing Baton Rouge officials and state police for civil rights violations, alleging police responded to protesters in a “militarized and aggressive manner.”
Disabled Wisconsin tourist blames travel businesses for injuries
BATON ROUGE — A disabled Wisconsin woman is suing two tourist businesses and an insurance company, alleging negligence led to her sustaining injuries.
Ship operator blames vessel's owner for damages
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana vessel operator is suing a transportation company and an insurance firm, alleging their negligence led to the plaintiff suffering structural financial damages.
Maritime worker alleges offshore drilling companies' negligence caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS — An Ohio man in suing several offshore drilling companies, alleging their negligence caused the plaintiff to sustain injuries.
Disabled customer accuses Shreveport property operator of disability discrimination
LAFAYETTE — A disabled Caddo Parish man person is suing Shreveport property operators, alleging discrimination against disabled customers.
Family accuses Met Life of denying benefits
LAFAYETTE — A Louisiana widow, two sons and a granddaughter are suing Metropolitan Life and a technology company, alleging denial of benefits.
Deer Park Condominium Owners' Association Inc. alleges condo owner owes thousands in fees
NEW ORLEANS – A condo association alleges an owner neglected to pay its fees for several months.
Dawson Construction Co. of Louisiana alleges concrete work done by subcontractors contained defects
NEW ORLEANS – Two subcontractors are accused of defective concrete work on the construction of an auto parts store in St. Charles Parish.
Woman seeks damages after driver allegedly failed to yield at Carol Sue intersection
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish driver alleges she was struck after a motorist failed to yield at an intersection.
Woman alleges she was injured after fall at Bayou Burger and Sports Co.
NEW ORLEANS – A woman claims that a doorway's conditions caused her to fall and injure herself.
Crescent Bank & Trust alleges man defaulted on auto loan
NEW ORLEANS – A bank alleges an Orleans Parish resident has not fully paid the balance of an auto loan.