News from February 2017
Delgado Community College alleges ex-student owes nearly $1,800
GRETNA – Delgado Community College is suing a former student, alleging she owes nearly $1,800.
NW State University alleges student owes more than $1,000
GRETNA – A university is suing a student, alleging failure to pay sums due.
Woman alleges Smoothie King Franchises terminated her because of her disability
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish has filed a suit against her former employer seeking
reinstatement to her position. She alleges she was wrongfully terminated because of her disability.
St. Tammany Parish Fire District accused of retaliation, discrimination by firefighter
NEW ORLEANS – A St. Tammany Parish firefighter alleges he was discriminated against because of his association with a labor union.
Receptionist alleges Foot Clinic of Baton Rouge owes unpaid wages
BATON ROUGE – A receptionist has filed a suit against her former employer to recover allegedly unpaid wages.
Luv N' Care claims Squeeze Feeder spoon design has been copied
MONROE – A Monroe corporation alleges its baby feeding spoon design has been infringed.
Man alleges French Quarter restaurants/bars did not pay minimum, overtime wages
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish man employed by a network of restaurants and bars in the French Quarter has filed a class-action suit alleging labor code violations.
Car owner says Nissan dealer breached warranty
NEW ORLEANS — A consumer is suing a Nissan dealer, citing alleged breach of implied and express warranties.
Louisiana facing class-action lawsuit over public-defenders system
BATON ROUGE — Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards and the Louisiana Public Defender Board are facing a class-action lawsuit filed recently by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, the Southern Poverty Law Center, and Davis, Polk & Wardwell LLP and Jones Walker LLP.
DeRidder pet owner alleges deputy fired at dogs when trying to capture them
LAKE CHARLES — A DeRidder pet owner is suing a Beauregard Parish sheriff and deputy, citing alleged unlawful use of deadly force and illegal seizure.
American Express seeks nearly $4,000 from credit card customers
NEW ORLEANS – American Express is suing credit card customers, alleging they owe nearly $4,000.
A university is seeking damages for an open account
GRETNA – A university is suing a former student, alleging she owes more than $2,000.
Orleans Parish man says former employer failed to accommodate medical condition
NEW ORLEANS — An Orleans Parish man is suing Next Production LLC, his former employer, citing alleged disability discrimination and wrongful termination.
Bank of America seeks more than $55,000 for promissory note
GRETNA – Bank of America is suing two promissory note customers, alleging they owe nearly $56,000.
Community college alleges student owes more than $3,000
GRETNA – A community college is suing a former student, alleging she owes more than $3,000.
Jefferson Parish man says NBA player's trailer door crushed legs, preventing him from working
NEW ORLEANS — A Jefferson Parish parking attendant is suing an NBA player and an insurance company, citing alleged failure to warn and insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Wells Fargo seeks mortgage payment of more than $180,000
GRETNA – Wells Fargo Bank is suing a mortgage customer, alleging he owes more than $180,000.
Regions Bank alleges mortgage customers owe more than $17,000
GRETNA – Regions Bank is suing three mortgage customers, alleging they owe more than $17,000.
Evangeline Parish man can't work as field supervisor after boat injuries, complaint says
LAFAYETTE — An Evangeline Parish resident is suing crew supply vessel operators, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
University alleges student owes more than $2,000
GRETNA – A university is suing a former student, alleging he owes more than $2,000.