News from February 2017
Rockin 'D' Marine Services alleges Sea Endeavor LLC owes more than $900,000
NEW ORLEANS – A Lafourche Parish-based company alleges a promissory note was not paid in full.
Hornbeck Offshore Services LLC, Hornbeck Offshore Operators alleged to have not provided safe work environment
NEW ORLEANS — A Jones Act seaman alleges his lower back was injured because of an unsafe work environment.
Ramsey’s Manufacturing Jewelers claims it received junk faxes, files class action
NEW ORLEANS – A Metairie jewelry company has filed a class-action lawsuit against a Chicago based company over allegations it sent unwanted junk faxes.
Investor alleges he is owed more than $2.7 million for investing in Financial Resources LLC
SHREVEPORT – Two individuals and a Shreveport company are being sued by an investor over allegations his investment was not returned as promised.
Business blames security contractors for break-in
NEW ORLEANS – A corporation is suing security contractors, alleging they failed to perform their duties
Construction company alleges customer owes $7,000
NEW ORLEANS – A construction company is suing a customer, alleging it owes $7,000.
Customer blames Dollar Tree for fall, injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A customer is suing Dollar Tree, alleging the store's negligence caused him to fall and suffer injuries.
American Express alleges credit card customer owes more than $26,000
NEW ORLEANS – American Express is suing a credit card customer, alleging she owes more than $25,000.
Family blames Walmart for relative's death
NEW ORLEANS – A family is suing Walmart, alleging the store's negligence caused a relative's death.
Architectural firm alleges shipbuilder owes more than $50,000
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish architectural company is suing a shipbuilder, alleging it owes more than $52,000.
Customer blames nail salon for fall
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish woman is suing a nail salon, alleging its negligence caused her to slip and fall.
Community college alleges student owes more than $1,300
GRETNA – A community college is suing a former student, alleging a balance owed of more than $1,300.
Community college alleges student owes nearly $800
GRETNA – A community college is suing a former student, alleging she owes nearly $800.
Woman alleges she was injured in accident with USPS employee
NEW ORLEANS – A woman alleges she was injured in an accident with a federal employee and that her claim for damages was denied.
Government seeks injunction against tax preparer, alleges failure to comply with EITC requirements
NEW ORLEANS – The government is seeking injunction against a tax return preparer over allegations that she prepares and files fraudulent tax returns.
Man alleges he was assaulted by Patterson City police officer while being detained
ALEXANDRIA – A St. Mary Parish resident claims he was assaulted by a Patterson City police officer.
Caddo Parish couple accuses city of Shreveport, officers of false arrest
SHREVEPORT – A Caddo Parish couple alleges the wife was arrested without probable cause and denied her medications.
VA bus rider alleges he was injured when bus hit object
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish resident alleges he was injured as a passenger on a Veterans Affairs bus.
Attorney disbarred in Louisiana, Tennessee for misappropriating funds
METAIRIE — The Louisiana Supreme Court ruled on Feb. 3 to disbar attorney Quenton I. White from the practice of law for alleged misappropriation of client funds and other violations.
Appeals court upholds denial of citizenship to resident convicted of aggravated felony
NEW ORLEANS — The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has agreed to deny citizenship to a permanent resident who had been convicted of conspiracy to commit false or altered lottery tickets.