News from 2016
Duferco Steel alleges it is owed more than $24,000 for damaged cargo
NEW ORLEANS – A company alleges its cargo was damaged in shipment.
Widow claims husband's cancer result of unsafe conditions at Kansas City Southern Railway
NEW ORLEANS – A Shreveport widow alleges her late husband suffered from cancer because of the unsafe work environment of his former employer.
Whistle-blower alleges he was terminated for cooperating with investigation of oil companies
NEW ORLEANS – A man alleges he was unlawfully terminated for cooperating with federal authorities in an investigation.
Spa/salon owner claims that a former manager improperly used company assets
GRETNA – The owner of a salon is seeking damages, claiming that a previous manager breached his duty and used company assets for himself.
Portfolio Recovery seek more than $2,000 from Jefferson Parish man
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is alleged to owe more than $2,000 on a credit card account.
Former teacher at University of Holy Cross alleges contract wasn't honored
NEW ORLEANS – A man claims that his employment contract as a professor at a catholic school was breached.
Parents file suit against doctor after son's suicide death
NEW ORLEANS – A Hawaii couple alleges a doctor at a New Orleans hospital did not take adequate measures to prevent a Georgia man's suicide.
Yazoo Restorations LLC alleges it was not paid for work on property
NEW ORLEANS – A restoration company alleges it was never paid for work done on a property in Orleans Parish.
Two individuals alleged to owe for legal services
NEW ORLEANS – Two Orleans Parish individuals are alleged to owe money to a law firm.
Shopper alleges wet floor in Walmart caused fall, injurires
NEW ORLEANS – A shopper is seeking damages following a slip and fall in Walmart.
Children claim doctor, Ochsner Clinic Foundation's negligence led to father's death
NEW ORLEANS – Two individuals allege a doctor's negligence caused the death of their father.
Shopper claims wet floor at Robert Fresh Market caused concussion
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is seeking damages, claiming that she was caused to slip and fall in a grocery store.
Woman alleges she was injured in fall at Louis Armstrong International Airport
NEW ORLEANS – A woman claims that she was caused to slip and fall in an airport.
Woman claims she tripped on debris that had been left on the ground by Cimarron Underground
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is seeking damages after she alleges she was caused to trip and fall over debris that was left on her property.
Family blames woman's death on negligence of doctors, Ochsner-Baptist
NEW ORLEANS – A St. Bernard Parish family claims that their relative died due to negligence of medical staff.
Festival worker alleges she was injured because of boards covered in mud
NEW ORLEANS – A woman claims that she slipped due to the negligence of her employer.
Individuals allege doctor failed to follow up with patient regarding medication
NEW ORLEANS – Two individuals are seeking damages following the death of a relative.
UnitedHealth, OptumRX targeted in latest class-action suit alleging prescription scam
NEW ORLEANS – A UnitedHealth Group Inc. plan participant has filed suit against the insurance company for allegedly overcharging for prescription drugs after New Orleans television station Fox 8 revealed the findings of its investigations into prescription drug costs.
Louisiana legislators side with attorney general over dispute with governor
BATON ROUGE — Fifteen members of the Louisiana Legislature have filed a petition regarding litigation between Gov. John Bel Edwards and Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry.
Louisiana attorney general attacks Advocate in editorial
NEW ORLEANS — Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry recently submitted an editorial to The Advocate in reaction to the publication’s critique of how he’s handling state policy.