News from September 2016
Student allegedly failed to pay University of New Orleans for classes
GRETNA – The University of New Orleans is seeking damages for an open account.
Future of Louisiana energy industry clouded by trial bar's coastal restoration litigation
BATON ROUGE – A leader in the state’s energy industry says that Louisiana’s trial bar is trying to shake down the oil and gas industry to pay for coastal restoration.
Resident alleges that unlit, uneven nature of her apartment's walkway caused her to fall
GRETNA – A woman claims that she fell at her apartment complex and injured her hands, knees and shoulders.
Winn-Dixie accused of not maintaining property, causing man's fall
GRETNA – A man has filed suit against a grocery store over allegations its negligence caused him to slip and fall.
Woman alleges she was injured in fall Copeland's restaurant
GRETNA – A woman claims that she was caused to slip and fall at a Kenner restaurant and was injured.
IberiaBank alleges Jefferson Parish man owes more than $7,000
GRETNA – IberiaBank is seeking more than $7,000 for a loan allegedly in default.
University of Louisiana is seeking damages for an allegedly open account
GRETNA – The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is seeking damages for more than $3,600 in allegedly unpaid fees.
D&M Discount Supermarket accused of negligence after shopper falls on skateboard
NEW ORLEANS – A man claims that he fell on a skateboard in a supermarket.
Byrne, Rice and Turner Inc. alleges Houma company owes it more than $9,000
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans corporation alleges a Houma company owes it for equipment and materials.
Man claims power cords at Wyndham hotel caused him to fall
NEW ORLEANS – A man alleges he was injured by power cords at a New Orleans hotel.
Metairie property owners accused of negligence after man falls on broken concrete
NEW ORLEANS – A man has filed suit against the owners of a Metairie property over allegations he was injured by broken concrete.
Bank of America alleges that a customer failed to pay off credit account
GRETNA – Bank of America is seeking more than $4,000 on an allegedly open account.
F.L. Crane & Sons Inc. alleges it is owed for work on Department of Education project
NEW ORLEANS – A Mississippi company alleges it wasn't paid for work completed on a New Orleans project.
Man claims state, Wal-Mart are responsible for injuries caused by a hidden storm drain
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish man is seeking damages after he fell in a storm drain and was allegedly injured.
Baton Rouge law firm claims that clients owe it more than $21,000
NEW ORLEANS – A law firm is seeking damages for an allegedly open account.
Nunez Community College alleges former student owes for 2011 semester of classes
NEW ORLEANS – A community college claims that a student failed to pay.
Man alleges estate was not maintained by executrix
NEW ORLEANS – A man is seeking damages, claiming that a property was not maintained as it should have been.
Gretna attorney suspended on interim basis by ODC, previously suspended in 2011
NEW ORLEANS – On Aug. 31, the Office of Disciplinary Council (ODC) ordered that Juan Carlos Labadie, an attorney who practices in Gretna, be suspended from the practice of law on an interim basis and was effective immediately. The official court document did not explain what caused the interim suspension.
Alexandria attorney denied readmission to bar after allegedly working as paralegal during disbarment
NEW ORLEANS – On Sept. 6, the Supreme Court of Louisiana denied William F. Henderson’s request for readmission to the Louisiana State Bar because he allegedly violated Rules of Professional Conduct by accepting a paralegal position while actively disbarred.
Court agrees to permanently disbar attorney after Texas resignation
NEW ORLEANS – On Sept. 6, the Supreme Court of Louisiana unanimously agreed to permanently disbar attorney Jose W. Vega based on multiple alleged violations of Rules of Professional Conduct.