News from December 2017
Reprimand, interim suspension handed down to Louisiana attorneys in November
A reprimand and an interim suspension were among disciplines handed down by the Louisiana Supreme Court in November, according to documents released during the month.
Louisiana would be hard hit if DACA comes to an end
NEW YORK – The impact of immigrants and the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program on Louisiana's economy is part of today's iMarch for Immigration, a 50-state campaign calling for a resolution for DACA by year's end.
Capital One trying to collect more than $11,000
GRETNA — Capital One Bank claims that it is owed more than $11,000 by a Jefferson Parish man.
Breaux Mart employee allegedly hit woman with shopping cart
GRETNA — A woman claims that she was injured when she was struck by a cart being pushed by a Breaux Mart Supermarket employee.
Church accused of negligence when woman falls from curb
GRETNA — A Jefferson Parish woman is seeking damages for injuries she allegedly suffered when she fell outside of church.
Renter says she hurt herself on defective stairs
NEW ORLEANS – A renter claims that defective stairs at her home resulted in an injury when she slipped and fell.
Crescent City Surgical sues over past due bill
GRETNA — A local surgical center is seeking more than $48,000 in past due payments from a New Orleans patient.
Florida tops tort reform group's list of ‘Judicial Hellholes,' while California No. 2
California, City of St. Louis Circuit Court, New York City’s asbestos court and Philadelphia round out the American Tort Reform Association’s top five this year.
Shreveport man freed from death row files suit in hopes 'injustice never happens again'
SHREVEPORT — The lawsuit filed by former death row inmate Rodricus Crawford is about more than justice for Crawford; it's about getting Caddo Parish officials to change their death-penalty-dealing ways, one of the now-freed man's attorneys said during a recent interview.
American Express claims it's owed more than $30,000
GRETNA — American Express claims that it is owed more than $30,000 for an open account held by a Jefferson Parish man.
Orleans Shell station accused of negligence
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish woman allegedly slipped and fell at a local Shell gas station.
Widow says Norfolk Southern Railway negligent in spouse's death
NEW ORLEANS – A woman claims that her husband died from cancer that he developed in the workplace.
Crescent City Surgical allegedly owed more than $26,000
GRETNA — Crescent City Surgical Center is seeking more than $26,000 in past due payments from a former patient.
Capital One claims customer owes more than $2,000
GRETNA — Capital One is seeking more than $2,000 from a Jefferson Parish resident.
Major Louisiana associations nominate 5th Circuit judges
Kyle S. Duncan and Judge Kurt D. Engelhardt belong in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, according to three major Louisiana associations.
Baton Rouge attorney on probation over allegations stemming from attacked middle school student
Baton Rouge attorney Darryl L. Robertson has been suspended for one year and a day following a Nov. 28 Louisiana Supreme Court disciplinary proceeding over allegations that included failing to provide competent representation to a client.
Crescent City Surgical Centre sues for funds due
GRETNA — A Metairie surgical center is seeking more than $48,000 from a former patient.
Out-of-control crane allegedly led to worker's injuries
GRETNA — A Jefferson Parish construction worker alleges he injured himself when he was forced to jump 12 feet down as the result of a negligent crane operator.
Capital One claims it is owed more than $2,000
GRETNA –Capital One claims that they are owed more than $2,000 from an open account.
Allegedly faulty wood floor installation leads to lawsuit
GRETNA — A Jefferson Parish homeowner claims that her wood floors were improperly installed.