News from August 2017
Orleans Parish man claims he was injured when ceiling tile fell on him
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish man is seeking damages for an injury he sustained when a ceiling tile fell on him.
Essential Federal Credit Union claims Jefferson Parish man failed to pay over $18,000
GRETNA – A credit union is seeking damages for nearly $20,000.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette claims woman owes over $5,000
NEW ORLEANS – A university claims it is owed more than $5,000.
Northwestern State University seeks thousands from man
NEW ORLEANS – A university is seeking more than $7,000 in sums due.
Terry Parkway Property claims Geaux Pizza abandoned lease
GRETNA – A company is seeking damages for sums due on a lease.
Discover Bank claims it is owed over $6,000
GRETNA – Discover Bank is seeking over $6,000 from a Vermilion Parish man.
Louisiana State Chamber supports school superintendent in standoff with Gov. John Edwards
A now-dismissed lawsuit has pitted Louisiana Gov. John Edwards against Louisiana’s Schools Superintendent John White, with Edwards claiming that White did not follow the proper requirements for keeping his job.
Louisiana Supreme Court rules in dispute over prenuptial agreement
The Louisiana Supreme Court has determined that there is a time-related element involved in the ratification of prenuptial agreements.
Terrebonne Parish pays $50,000 to couple after sheriff searches home, seizes computer equipment
Terrebonne Parish has paid $50,000 to a local couple to settle a lawsuit after a sheriff searched their home.
Activists target Louisiana law excluding probationers from voting
Activists say they are working to overturn what they contend is an improper misinterpretation of the Louisiana Constitution that excludes people on probation from voting even though they hold jobs and pay taxes like other state residents.
Deaf man seeks justice against Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections
A deaf man from Shreveport is seeking damages from the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections and its secretary.
Multifamily Management Incorporated, others accused of owing more than $11,000
Two companies are suing Multifamily Management Incorporated, the Willows Apartment Homes, OB Investments LLC and Peace Lake Towers for alleged past due payments.
Midland Funding LLC alleges woman owes it more than $1,500
A company is suing Teresa Holt for alleged past due payments.
Capital One accuses woman of owing more than $2,000 in credit card debt
A bank is suing Donna Gordy for alleged past due payments.
Bacchus On the Beach accused of breach of contract
A linen service company is suing Bacchus on the Beach, Jourdan Nicaud and Chris Toomey for alleged breach of contract.
American Express Bank FSB seeks over $30,000 in credit card debt
A federal savings bank is suing Yvonne Dodd and M&S Hospitality LLC for alleged past due payments.
Report says police shooting protestors held in 'unconstitutional conditions' in East Baton Rouge Parish Prison
A recently released report details the prison conditions faced by those punished for protesting police over the death of Alton Sterling, a 37-year-old African-American man who was held down and shot to death by Baton Rouge police officers.
Two July disciplines include Bossier City attorney's interim suspension
Bossier City attorney John E. Settle Jr.'s second suspension in less than a year was one of two interim suspensions handed down by the Louisiana Supreme Court in July, according to separate orders.
Condo owners in French Quarter accuse Juneau Odenwald Inc., Watford Specialty Insurance Company of negligence
wo condominium owners are suing Juneau Odenwald Inc. and Watford Specialty Insurance Company for alleged negligence.
Opportunity Homes Limited Partnership, others accused of not fixing broken step on property
A woman is suing Opportunity Homes Limited Partnership, Neal Morris d/b/a Project Renew LLC, Project Renew LLA and New Orleans Apartment Management and Marketing LLC for alleged negligence.