News from April 2017
Passengers file suit against vessel captains alleging injuries
NEW ORLEANS – Three passengers allege they were injured in a collision between two vessels on the Pearl River.
Man alleges Tat-Lyn LLC shopping plaza has inaccessible parking spaces for disabled
NEW ORLEANS – A St. John the Baptist Parish man alleges a LaPlace shopping plaza has architectural barriers that make it difficult for disabled patrons to visit the property.
Former Dillard University student accuses institution of negligence after alleged sexual assault
NEW ORLEANS – A former student at Dillard University alleges that she was sexually assaulted on campus.
State Supreme Court rules prisoner doesn't have to wait to have seized money returned
NEW ORLEANS — The Supreme Court of Louisiana has found that a lower court was wrong in ruling that a prisoner serving time on a drug conviction hadn't waited a full five years to seek return of $944 seized when he was arrested.
Louisiana Supreme Court sympathizes with levee district in dispute with property owner
NEW ORLEANS — The Supreme Court of Louisiana has upheld a statute that balances landowners' rights and the construction and maintenance of levee systems enacted in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Man claims he was not paid for consulting work
NEW ORLEANS – A man is seeking damages for an unpaid balance for services provided.
Crescent City Consulting claims Ideal Discount Market owes over $20,000
NEW ORLEANS – A consulting company is seeking damages for an open account.
Capital One seeking damages for Jefferson Parish resident's alleged open account
GRETNA – Capital One Bank is seeking damages for an open account.
Orleans Parish man allegedly owes over $2,000 in credit card charges
NEW ORLEANS – A company is seeking damages for more than $2,000 in credit card debt.
Jefferson Parish resident failed to pay more than $4,000 on Sam's Club account, suit claims
GRETNA – A company is seeking damages for more than $4,000 on a Sam's Club account.
LVNV Funding accuses Gretna resident of failing to make credit card payments
GRETNA – A company is seeking damages for an unpaid balance.
Debt collector alleges Marrero resident owes card balance
GRETNA – A company is seeking damages for an open account.
The Demo Diva claims it was never paid for completed work
GRETNA – A company is seeking $30,000 for an open account.
Barclays alleges Harvey woman failed to pay off card balance
GRETNA – A bank is seeking damages, claiming that a customer failed to pay off a MasterCard debt.
Woman claims she was injured when she slipped in Winn-Dixie
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman claims that she was injured in a Winn-Dixie when she fell in the produce section.
Parker Towing Co. employee alleges he was injured because of unsafe work environment
NEW ORLEANS – A seaman alleges he was injured while working because his employer failed to provide adequate equipment.
Woman alleges KLS Martin Manufacturing medical hardware failed
NEW ORLEANS – A woman alleges medical hardware manufactured by a Florida company failed and that she needed further medical treatment.
Man claims Aetna Life wrongfully terminated benefits, cost him his job
NEW ORLEANS – A former Cox employee alleges his disability benefits were wrongfully terminated
Morning Call Coffee Stand did not pay appropriate overtime rate, former employee claims
NEW ORLEANS – A former employee of a Metairie coffee stand claims she was only paid straight time for overtime hours worked.
Man alleges he was injured after slipping in water on floor of cruise ship
NEW ORLEANS – A Carnival cruise ship passenger alleges he was injured because of water that was left on a tile floor.