News from April 2017
Homeless men accuse judges and sheriff of violating U.S. Constitution
Two Louisiana men filed suit against six judges of the Louisiana 26th Judicial District Court and the sheriff of Bossier Parish, alleging that their due process and equal protection rights were violated.
Finance company seeking over $4,000 from Westwego resident for Kia Forte
GRETNA – A finance company is seeking damages for sums due.
Jefferson Parish woman says Whole Foods failed to warn of water on floor
GRETNA – A woman claims that she slipped and fell in rainwater while at a grocery store.
Orleans Parish resident alleges Costco failed to clean mess, resulting in slip, fall
NEW ORLEANS – A woman claims that she was caused to slip and fall in a Costco.
Woman claims she was caused to slip and fall after Cypress Run Apartments failed to repair leak
NEW ORLEANS – A woman claims that she was caused to slip and fall in her apartment due to a leak.
St. Bernard Parish man claims he was chased by another driver
NEW ORLEANS – A man is seeking damages after he was pursued by another driver.
Bank of America claims Jefferson Parish resident owes over $9,000
GRETNA – Bank of America is seeking damages for an open account.
Gretna woman allegedly owes money on Dillard's account card
GRETNA – A debt collector is seeking damages for sums owed.
Terrytown residents allegedly failed to repay student loan
GRETNA – A student loan has allegedly never been paid off, according to court records.
Debt collector alleges Harvey man defaulted on Best Buy account
GRETNA – A debt collector is seeking damages for sums due.
Masonry company claims Devier Enterprises owes money for work completed
NEW ORLEANS – A masonry company claims that it was never paid for the work it completed.
Patient alleges Johnson & Johnson, Ethicon Inc. manufactured defective Physiomesh device
NEW ORLEANS – A Port Sulphur woman alleges she was injured by a defective medical device.
Mississippi citizens seek $16 million in damages over claims law firms breached contract
NEW ORLEANS – Mississippi citizens and companies allege that law firms they hired to represent their claims in relation to the Deepwater Horizon spill negligently failed to carry out their duties per the terms of a contract.
Former Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. employee alleged to be unlawfully soliciting customers
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana man formerly employed by an insurance business is accused of misappropriating trade secrets and confidential information.
Express Lien Inc. accuses Expressliens USA of unlawfully using mark
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans software vendor alleges an individual and corporation, both located in Florida, are unlawfully using its mark.
DHD Offshore Services LLC, Viral Investments allege they are owed more than $400,000
NEW ORLEANS – Two limited liability companies in the state allege they were not paid for goods and services that they provided.
Suit alleges Dillard University fails to protect female students from harassment, rape
NEW ORLEANS — A nationwide women's organization is suing Dillard University, alleging failure to protect female students from rape and sexual harassment.
Offshore tank barge fleet operator accused of racial discrimination
One current and two former employees are suing a Baton Rouge division of an offshore tank barge fleet operator, alleging they were denied chances for promotions and subjected to racially charged language and treatment by management.
Man claims toilet manufacturer sold defective tank, which damaged home
NEW ORLEANS – An insurance company is seeking collection for a customer whose home was damaged by water.
Church claims property was damaged because pipe was not properly repaired
NEW ORLEANS – A church claims that a pipe problem caused in damages to its property.