News from February 2017
AT&T Louisiana alleges excavation company damaged cables
NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana AT&T is suing an excavation company, alleging the plaintiff's underground components were damaged by the defendant's negligent crew.
Motorist blames another driver for crash
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish man is suing a motorist, alleging his reckless driving caused a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Community college alleges student owes $700
NEW ORLEANS – A community college is suing a former student, alleging she owes $700.
Vessel owner alleges damages after breakaway on Mississippi River
BATON ROUGE – A vessel owner and operator have filed a suit over alleged damages after an incident on the Mississippi River.
Deckhand claims unsafe work environment on Captain Bill caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A deckhand alleges an unsafe condition on a vessel caused him to injure his back.
Homeowner alleges insurers breached contract in regards to house fire claim
NEW ORLEANS – A homeowner alleges his insurers have failed to timely pay fire losses.
Cooper/T. Smith Stevedoring Co. Inc. alleges barges were damaged in breakaway
NEW ORLEANS – Baton Rouge companies allege their barges were damaged after a collision on the Mississippi River.
Orleans Parish man alleges accidental death benefits were improperly denied
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish widower has filed a suit seeking benefits after his wife's death.
Financial firm alleges customer owes more than $29,000
NEW ORLEANS – A financial firm is suing a dentist, alleging he owes more than $29,000.
Orleans Parish woman alleges contractors botched job
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish woman is suing contractors, alleging breach of contract and negligence in the construction of her home.
Shoring company alleges customer owes nearly $30,000
NEW ORLEANS – A shoring company is suing a customer, alleging she has failed to pay nearly $30,000.
Discover Bank alleges credit card customer owes more than $3,600
GRETNA – Discover Bank is suing a credit card customer, alleging she owes more than $3,600.
Discover Bank alleges credit card customer owes nearly $8,000
Story CopyGRETNA – Discover Bank is seeking over $7,000 in open account.
Mother blames apartment complex for daughter's injury
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing owners of a Harvey apartment complex, alleging their negligence caused her daughter to fracture her foot.
Mortgage company alleges promissory note customers owe more than $100,000
GRETNA – A mortgage company is suing Jefferson Parish customers, alleging they owe more than $100,000 on a promissory note.
Patient alleges doctor failed to treat her properly
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish couple is suing health providers, alleging a doctor failed to help the wife's back condition.
Capital One alleges credit card customer owes more than $4,000
GRETNA – Capital One Bank is suing a Jefferson Parish credit card customer, alleging he owes more than $4,000.
Credit union alleges customer owes more than $15,000
GRETNA – A credit union is suing a promissory note customer, alleging he owes more than $15,000.
New Orleans mayor spokesman: Immigrants 'make considerable impacts' on economy
BATON ROUGE – New American Economy (NAE) has released a Map the Impact report, which highlights the economic, voting and other impacts immigrants have on their respective states, cities, congressional districts and industries and uses that data as a basis for its call for immigration reform efforts across the country.
Couple alleges they purchased defective motor home from Dixie Motors
NEW ORLEANS – A Pennsylvania couple alleges a motor home they purchased from a Hammond business is defective.