News from February 2017
Motorist alleges more than $300,000 in damages after Slidell collision
NEW ORLEANS – A St. Tammany motorist has filed suit against his insurer and another driver after an accident in Slidell.
Deaf individual files suit against sheriffs over discrimination allegations
BATON ROUGE – A deaf individual alleges his disability was not accommodated at Livingston Parish Prison.
Southern University graduate becomes youngest African-American judge in Alabama
BATON ROUGE — A Southern University graduate has become the youngest African-American female judge in Alabama.
Appeals court that contingency fee obtained in fraudulent oil-spill claim can be retained
NEW ORLEANS — A lawsuit-lending company that had been ordered to pay back $20,000 in restitution for fees it obtained from a fraudulent Deepwater Horizon claim can keep it.
Louisiana Supreme Court finds Evangeline Parish deputy sheriff not covered under department policy
The Louisiana Supreme Court found that an appeals court committed legal error when it found ambiguity in the language of an insurance policy held by the Evangeline Parish Sheriff's Department.
Appellate court issues mixed ruling in a case arising from a heated Jefferson Parish council meeting
NEW ORLEANS — The 5th District Court of Appeals has issued a mixed ruling in a case arising from a heated Jefferson Parish council meeting in Gretna in 2013, in which a citizen was ejected after raising questions about a no-bid contract awarded to a campaign contributor.
Court fights continue over public funding for Type 2 charter schools
BATON ROUGE — Type 2 charter schools are facing another setback in public funding after the 1st Circuit Court of Appeal ruled this month that the institutions are not public schools, and therefore cannot receive public funding.
Court of Appeals denies Alabama radiology group’s claim for oil-spill damages
NEW ORLEANS — An Alabama radiology practice that was denied business-loss compensation by the claims program for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill has been denied again at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit.
Fifth Circuit sides with commercial fishermen in Gulf red-snapper case
NEW ORLEANS — In a dispute pitting recreational anglers against commercial fishermen in the management of red snapper in Gulf waters, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit has sided with the interests of the Charter Fisherman's Association.
New York owners hang on to Chase South Tower building as foreclosure suit is settled, dismissed
BATON ROUGE — The Chase Tower South building in downtown Baton Rouge escaped foreclosure this past August thanks to a new creditor.
Toyota leasing company alleges customer owes more than $1,000
NEW ORLEANS – A Toyota leasing company is suing a customer, alleging overdue payments.
Financial firm alleges customer owes money
NEW ORLEANS – A financial firm is suing an Orleans Parish customer, alleging failure to pay more than $29,000.
Electric company alleges Louisiana owes money for project work
NEW ORLEANS – An electric company is suing the state of Louisiana and other defendants, alleging breach of contract regarding a construction project.
UPS worker blames cleaning service for injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A UPS worker is suing the employers of a cleaning woman, alleging her negligence caused injuries to the plaintiff.
Hartford Insurance blames electric company for client's injuries
NEW ORLEANS – Hartford Insurance is suing an electric company, alleging its negligence caused injuries to a client.
Community college alleges student owes more than $1,300
GRETNA – A community college is suing a student, alleging failure to pay more than $1,300.
Discover Bank alleges credit card customer owes more than $6,000
GRETNA – Discover Bank is suing a credit card customer, alleging she owes more than $6,000.
Capital One alleges credit card customer owes more than $2,500
GRETNA – Capital One is suing a credit card customer, alleging failure to pay more than $2,500.
Shopper blames Kenner mall for injuries
GRETNA – A customer is suing a Kenner mall, alleging its negligence caused her injuries in a fall.
Wood supply company alleges deck construction business owes more than $180,000
GRETNA – A wood supply company is suing a deck construction business, alleging it owes more than $180,000.