News from September 2016
New Orleans Redevelopment Authority alleges property owner did not make improvements
NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Redevelopment Authority alleges a man did not make improvements to a New Orleans property as outlined in a contract.
Driver alleges mattress business did not pay him overtime wages
NEW ORLEANS – A driver alleges he was not properly compensated for all hours worked for delivering mattresses.
Inspector alleges he was injured in boat collision
NEW ORLEANS – A senior inspector alleges he was injured when the ship transporting him to a lift boat collided with another boat.
Mississippi woman accuses private security providers of gender discrimination
BATON ROUGE — A Mississippi operations manager is suing Baton Rouge private security providers, alleging gender discrimination.
Maritime worker alleges ship owners' negligence caused his injuries
BATON ROUGE — A seaman is suing Louisiana ship owners, alleging their negligence led to the plaintiff suffering injuries.
Construction worker alleges employer failed to pay overtime
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana construction worker is suing a Baton Rouge company, alleging failure to pay overtime.
Depositor alleges St. Mary Parish bank owes $212,000
LAFAYETTE — A curator for a woman with dementia is suing a St. Mary Parish bank, alleging it owes more than $212,000.
Widow, two children blame tourist bus company for husband's death in crash
SHREVEPORT — A widow and two children are suing a bus touring company, alleging their negligence caused a crash that killed a family member.
U.S. alleges taxpayer, property owners owe nearly $353,000
LAKE CHARLES — The U.S. government is suing two Louisiana residents and a Texas woman, alleging they owe nearly $353,000 in unpaid federal taxes.
Former Louisiana attorney general Richard Ieyoub inducted into Order of Living Legends
ERATH – Former attorney general Richard Ieyoub is now part of the long list of honorable members of the Living Legends, which is an Acadian Museum of Erath induction to recognize the people who have helped define the cajun culture of Louisiana.
Louisiana flooding expected to yield more lawsuits
WALKER – The recent flooding in Louisiana could lead to an influx of lawsuits seeking government compensation for flood damage.
Attorney General keeps an eye out for fraud as GoFundMe campaigns bring in $10 million for Louisiana flood victims
BATON ROUGE – Assistance for the Southeastern Louisiana flooding victims is pouring in with more than 6,400 campaigns set up on GoFundMe for the state.
Ruelco Inc. alleges WT Petrotech USA has outstanding balance
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish business is seeking more than $6,000 in allegedly outstanding charges.
Woman claims that she slipped and fell in a Dollar General
GRETNA – A woman is seeking damages, claiming that she slipped in a Dollar General.
Capital One Bank alleges it is owed more than $10,000
GRETNA – Capital One Bank is seeking damages for more than $10,000.
Shopper claims Restaurant Depot employee struck cart with forklift, caused injury
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish individual alleges his cart was struck by a forklift driver at a store and caused him injury.
Gil's Carpet Sales Inc. alleges a Metairie company owes it more than $500,000
NEW ORLEANS – A Kenner carpet sales company alleges a Metairie company owes it for work it completed.
Attorney: Court reporters board bound by challenged statute
NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana Board of Examiners of Certified Shorthand Reporters is bound by a decades-old law prohibiting the use of high-volume contracts by reporting firms, according to the attorney representing the board in an anti-competition lawsuit filed by Veritext Corp.
Attorney: Officers who questioned exonerated woman knew of mental illness
RENO, Nev. – Cleared of a murder charge after spending 35 years in prison for the crime, Anita Carter, also known as Cathy Woods, has filed a lawsuit against the Louisiana officers who obtained a false confession, as well as against law enforcement officials in Nevada.
New Orleans attorney faces disbarment for alleged dishonesty, fraud
NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board has filed a formal hearing committee report regarding Greta L. Wilson, an attorney who practices in New Orleans, alleging she violated many rules of professional conduct and should be disbarred from practicing law.