News from January 2017
Justice for sale in Louisiana?
NEW ORLEANS — The head of a grassroots legal-watchdog group in Louisiana is hoping that now that Jimmy Genovese has taken his position as a Louisiana Supreme Court judge, he will shake off the millions that backed his campaign.
Lawsuit alleges sheriff's deputy abused incarcerated minor
NEW ORLEANS — A young girl jailed in St. Bernard Parish Jail claims she was repeatedly abused by a sheriff’s deputy, who allegedly made requests and orders that grew more explicit as time passed.
Judge dismisses lawsuit against contractors for Uptown property damage
NEW ORLEANS — A federal judge recently dismissed a lawsuit filed against construction contractors on a drainage project, which allegedly caused damage to homes and businesses in Uptown New Orleans.
Slidell's law requiring panhandlers to carry permits draws lawsuit from ACLU
NEW ORLEANS — The American Civil Liberties Union has filed suit against a New Orleans-area mayor charging his passage of an ordinance requiring panhandlers to have permits they wear around their necks while soliciting is a violation of free speech rights.
Shreveport attorney on probation for gambling client funds
NEW ORLEANS — Shreveport attorney Joseph Christopher Miciotto recently was given a deferred suspension of one year and one day from practicing law by the Louisiana Supreme Court.
Colemar Services Inc. accused of conversion, allegedly did not return vessel's parts
NEW ORLEANS – A St. Bernard Parish man alleges a Covington business has not returned parts to a vessel.
Man seeks damages after he allegedly fell 12 feet
NEW ORLEANS – A man claims that he was injured when he fell 12 feet through an attic floor.
Couple claims neighbor's renovations exposed them to lead paint dust
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish couple claims that a neighbor's home renovations exposed them to lead.
Mother claims child was attacked at KIPP Leadership Academy
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish woman claims that her child was attacked by a school employee/supervised volunteer.
Veolia Transportation Group accused of negligence after passenger injured twice
NEW ORLEANS – A transportation service is accused of injuring a woman on two separate occasions while she was a passenger.
Man claims uneven pavement caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish couple claims that uneven pavement caused injuries.
Woman claims injuries after wheelchair lift allegedly malfunctioned
NEW ORLEANS – A handicapped woman was allegedly dropped from her wheelchair because of a malfunctioning lift.
Woman alleges Baronne Street home she was leasing collapsed
NEW ORLEANS – A woman claims that the New Orleans property she was leasing collapsed.
Patron alleges broken ankle after fall at LA Ray Hairy Gallery
NEW ORLEANS – A woman claims that she was caused to slip and fall down eight steps while pregnant.
Louisiana State University claims that it is owed more than $1,000
NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana State University alleges a former student has not paid a loan in full.
Louisiana attorney suspended for 3 years
NEW ORLEANS — Attorney N. Dawn Harper recently was suspended from practicing law for three years by the Louisiana Supreme Court.
Miller Masonry LLC alleges it is owed more than $300,000 for work
SHREVEPORT – A Jefferson Parish business alleges it wasn't paid for work on a federal project.
Tankerman alleges Marquette Transportation Co. Gulf-Inland LLC did not provide appropriate tools
NEW ORLEANS – A tankerman alleges he was injured by a grinder while working aboard a ship.
Man alleges spine injury because of alleged negligence of Airbnb rental
NEW ORLEANS – A man is seeking damages after he was allegedly injured in an Airbnb rental.
Capital One claims it is owed more than $50,000 for business line of credit
NEW ORLEANS – Capital One is seeking damages for an allegedly open account.