News from January 2017
Truck business alleges customer never paid for repairs
GRETNA – A truck business is suing a customer, alleging it never paid for repairs.
Jefferson Parish woman blames church for fall
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a local Baptist church, alleging she was injured when she fell in a hole outside of the church.
Man alleges defective hip stem device caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A man alleges he was injured by a medical device.
Couple blames Lumber Liquidators for floor damage
GRETNA – A couple is suing Lumber Liquidators, alleging defective floors were installed in their home.
Law office alleges clients owe more than $350,000
GRETNA – A law office is suing multiple clients, alleging unpaid fees of more than $350,000.
City of Walker, others sue the state of Louisiana over flooding destruction
WALKER — The city of Walker has joined a lawsuit against the state of Louisiana and the Department of Transportation and Development over a barrier and flood damage.
Louisiana sheriff sued over deadly shooting during drug raid
BATON ROUGE — About one year ago, Beauregard Parish sheriff's deputies entered the home of 27-year old Eric Senegal in Ragley during a drug search. At one point, deputies shot Senegal three times, resulting in the death of the home owner.
Customer blames Winn Dixie for fall, injuries
GRETNA – A customer is suing Winn Dixie, alleging the defendant caused the plaintiff to suffer injuries.
Louisiana Firefighters’ Retirement System, others settle suit with Northern Trust
BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Firefighters’ Retirement System and other public pension funds have settled a lawsuit with Northern Trust in regards to a lending program.
JP Morgan alleges customer failed to pay off $30,000 mortgage
GRETNA – JP Morgan is suing a real estate customer, alleging he owes nearly $31,000.
Couple seeks debt payment of more than $250,000
GRETNA – A couple is suing a debtor, alleging failure to pay more than $250,000.
Mortgage company seeks $144,000 for promissory note
GRETNA – A mortgage association is suing two customers, alleging they owe $144,000 for a mortgage.
Materials provider alleges construction business owes more than $38,000
GRETNA – A building materials provider is suing a contractor business, alleging failure to pay more than $38,000.
Bank alleges promissory note customer owes more than $52,000
GRETNA – A bank is suing a customer, alleging failure to to pay off more than $52,000.
Saint Joseph Abbey and Seminary College alleged to owe more than $2 million for construction work
NEW ORLEANS – A St. Tammany Parish contractor alleges it is owed more than $2 million for construction at a college in the parish.
Former Alexander Milne Home caregiver alleges he is owed overtime pay
NEW ORLEANS – A caregiver alleges he was not paid overtime by a Covington-based care center.
Tanner Heavy Equipment Co. LLC alleges it wasn't paid more than $199,000 for project work
CHARLESTON – A subcontractor alleges it was not paid for work on a federal project in Fort Polk and has filed suit against an insurance and surety corporation.
Consumer alleges Secure Asset Recovery Inc. implied threat of lawsuit in collection practices
BATON ROUGE – A consumer alleges a debt collector's actions caused stress and anxiety.
Cook and caregiver files suit against TARC over allegations of unpaid wages
NEW ORLEANS – A former cook and caregiver has filed a class-action lawsuit against a Terrebonne Parish organization over allegations she was not properly compensated for overtime.
Jones Act seaman alleges Atwood Drilling Inc. maintained unsafe workplace
NEW ORLEANS – A Jones Act seaman alleges his back was injured in an accident while working.