News from January 2017
Bulk carrier, containership seek more than $1 million in damages
NEW ORLEANS – The owners of bulk carrier and a containership are seeking damages after the vessels were allegedly damaged by other barges.
Home health care worker alleges Baton Rouge ElderCare did not pay overtime
BATON ROUGE – A home health care worker alleges her Baton Rouge employer owes unpaid overtime wages and has filed a class-action suit.
Minchem International Inc. accused of breaching contract regarding voyages to New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS – A company organized in Singapore claims a Texas corporation failed to complete a set of voyages to New Orleans as contracted.
Insurance company seeks $159,000 following burst water pipe
NEW ORLEANS – An insurance company is suing a construction business, alleging a faulty renovation rendered a building subject to water damage.
Bank alleges customer owes more than $3,000 in credit card payments
NEW ORLEANS – A bank is suing an Orleans Parish woman, alleging more than $3,000 owed for overdue credit card payments.
Finance company alleges customer never paid off mortgage
NEW ORLEANS – A finance company is suing an Orleans Parish woman, alleging she never fully paid off a mortgage.
New Louisiana Laws are requiring budget cuts, raising fees
BATON ROUGE – Louisiana has instated new laws for 2017 that will affect taxpayers and citizens.
Customer blames Walmart for fall, injuries
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish woman is suing Walmart, alleging negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff.
Bank alleges customer owes nearly $140,000 for mortgage agreement
NEW ORLEANS – A mortgage holder is suing a customer, alleging he owes nearly $140,000.
Mortgage company alleges customer owes more than $200,000
NEW ORLEANS – A mortgage corporation is suing a promissory note customer, alleging she owes more than $200,000 for an unpaid debt.
Financial business alleges loan customer owes more than $20,000
NEW ORLEANS – A financial business is suing a loan customer, alleging she owes more than $22,000.
Family alleges construction repair business breached contract
NEW ORLEANS – A family is suing a construction business, alleging the defendant owes more than $100,000 for uncompleted work.
Mortgage company alleges promissory note customer owes nearly $59,000
NEW ORLEANS – A mortgage association is suing a promissory note customer, alleging failing to pay on time.
Bank of America alleges mortgage customer owes more than $100,000
NEW ORLEANS – Bank of America is suing a mortgage customer, alleging he owes more than $100,000.
Customer blames Family Dollar for fall, injuries
GRETNA – A customer is suing Family Dollar, alleging its negligence caused her to slip and fall in a New Orleans store.
Bank of America alleges promissory note client owes more than $84,000
GRETNA – Bank of America is suing a promissory note customer, alleging failure to keep up with payments.
Tenant alleges poorly maintained apartment complex led to injury
GRETNA – A tenant is suing her Harvey apartment complex, alleging a dangerous situation caused her to fall and be injured.
Executive sees new hope for Louisiana’s oil and gas industry
SHREVEPORT — With a new presidential administration on the horizon, Louisiana Oil and Gas Association President Gifford Briggs is confident it will only help an industry that has seen its fair share of challenges.
Customer blames Dollar General for injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A customer is suing Dollar General, blaming the store for a fall.
Mortgage company alleges customer owes more than $95,000
NEW ORLEANS – A mortgage corporation is suing a couple, alleging they owe more than $95,000 for failing to pay off a promissory note.