News from February 2017
Nurses file suit against Ochsner Health over alleged compensation issues
NEW ORLEANS – Certified registered nurses have filed a class-action lawsuit against Ochsner Health System and Ochsner Clinic Foundation alleging violations of wage laws.
Men allege they were not hired by Southern University System because of ethnicity, religion
NEW ORLEANS – Two Muslim men allege they were not hired for positions at a university because of their race, ethnicity and national origin.
North American Automotive Group employee alleges he was only paid straight time for overtime work
BATON ROUGE – An employee for a used car dealer in Baton Rouge claims he was not paid at a rate of time-and-one-half of his regular wages for overtime work.
Jury awards $1.3M to victims of alleged drunk driver after questions of conflict of interest
COVINGTON — A St. Tammany Parish jury resolved an extended legal battle on Jan. 11 when it awarded about $1.3 million in punitive and actual damages to victims of a drunk-driving accident.
Guaranty Broadcasting sues Walton and Johnson for switching stations without proper notice
EAST BATON ROUGE -- A local broadcasting company has sued two long-time syndicated radio hosts for what it calls a breach of contract on the part of the duo.
Wells Fargo alleges customers owe nearly $100,000
GRETNA – Wells Fargo Bank is seeking nearly $100,000 from two Jefferson Parish customers.
Wells Fargo alleges customer owes nearly $57,000
GRETNA – Wells Fargo is seeking payment of a promissory note.
Bank alleges promissory note customer owes more than $35,000
GRETNA – A bank is suing a customer, alleging an unpaid promissory note.
Lending company alleges customer owes more than $136,000
GRETNA – A lending company is suing a Jefferson Parish customer, alleging damages for an overdue promissory note.
Bank alleges promissory note customer owes more than $59,000
GRETNA – A bank is seeking damages on an overdue promissory note.
Customer blames Walmart for fall
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing Walmart, alleging its negligence caused her to fall and suffer injuries..
Customer blames casino for injuries
GRETNA – A customer is suing a Kenner casino, alleging the defendant's negligence caused her to be injured.
JPMorgan Chase alleges customer failed to pay off mortgage note
GRETNA – JPMorgan Chase Bank is suing a mortgage customer, alleging she owes than $112,000.
Credit union alleges customers owe more than $11,000
GRETNA – A credit union is suing two customers, alleging they owe more than $11,000 for a promissory note.
Metairie homeowner blames neighbors for property damages
GRETNA – A Metairie homeowner is suing his neighbors, alleging the presence of cypress trees in their yard has harmed his property.
Man alleges he was assaulted during traffic stop
MONROE – An Ouachita Parish man alleges his constitutional rights were violated by law enforcement officers during a traffic stop.
Acadiana Community Based Services Inc. alleged to have not paid overtime
LAFAYETTE – Current and former direct service workers with businesses based in Lafayette allege they were misclassified so their employers could circumvent requirements to pay overtime wages.
Captain alleges he was injured because of vessel's unseaworthiness
NEW ORLEANS – A captain alleges he was injured while painting because of a ship's uneven steel deck.
Fan blames basketball arena operators for injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A basketball fan is suing owners of a New Orleans arena, alleging he suffered traumatic brain injuries after a fall on a staircase.
2138 Mag alleges Cimarron Underground caused damage to property
NEW ORLEANS – A commercial rental building owner alleges the property was damaged by construction done on a neighboring property.