News from January 2017
VMK Enterprise claims Weyerhaeuser Co. damaged property, unlawfully cut trees
BATON ROUGE – The owner of roughly 65 acres in Livingston Parish claims a company trespassed on its property and harvested timber.
Belle Chasse Marine Transportation employee alleges unsafe working environment caused injuries
BATON ROUGE – A seaman alleges he was injured while working and has filed a suit for maintenance and cure benefits.
Former L'Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge employee alleges disparate treatment
BATON ROUGE – An African-American female formerly employed as a server with a Baton Rouge casino alleges she faced unlawful employment practices and disparate treatment.
Inmate alleges he had stroke, was denied medical treatment
BATON ROUGE – A resident of the Elayn Hunt Correctional Center alleges he was denied medical treatment.
Daughter files suit against insurance company, estate planners for alleged negligence
ALEXANDRIA – A Tennessee woman is accusing a firm of breach of the applicable standard of care in relation to her late mother's will.
Baker Hughes reportedly closing Crowley facility amid litigious environment and oil slump
CROWLEY — Baker Hughes is planning on closing its Crowley facility amid continuing lawsuits and a general
downturn in the oil and gas industry.
Camden woman charged with faking Deepwater Horizon survivor's will
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An Arkansas woman has been indicted on charges that she created a fake will for a Deepwater Horizon survivor, giving the largest portion of his estate to her daughter following his death in an auto accident.
Health-care forum sues state Department of Health for cuts, defamation
BATON ROUGE — A lawsuit has been brought against Louisiana's state health department by a government-funded nonprofit.
American Express alleges customer never paid credit card debt
GRETNA – American Express is suing a customer, alleging failure to pay off a credit card debt of nearly $9,000.
Ford seeks more than $19,000 for unpaid truck lease
GRETNA -- Ford is suing a truck customer, alleging failure to pay more than $19,000 for a leased vehicle.
American Express alleges customer owes nearly $4,000
GRETNA – American Express is suing a credit card customer, alleging failure to pay nearly $4,000.
JP Morgan alleges promissory note customer owes nearly $100,000
GRETNA – JPMorgan Chase is suing a promissory note customer, alleging failure to pay nearly $100,000.
Capital One alleges credit customer owes more than $15,000
NEW ORLEANS – Capital One is suing a credit customer, alleging he owes more than $15,000.
Capital One alleges church owes more than $50,000
NEW ORLEANS – Capital One is suing a church, alleging it has failed to pay back more than $50,000 for a line of credit.
Student loan trust alleges damages of nearly $31,000
NEW ORLEANS – A student loan trust is suing a debt holder, alleging unpaid sums of nearly $31,000.
Tax deed owner seeks possession of property
NEW ORLEANS – A tax deed owner is suing a property owner, seeking possession of a poorly maintained property.
Financial business alleges restaurant owes nearly $100,000
NEW ORLEANS – A California funding company is suing a Louisiana restaurant, alleging the defendant owes nearly $100,000.
Patient blames dentist for discomfort
NEW ORLEANS – A patient is suing a dentist, alleging a dental procedure left him in pain.
Tenant blames homeowners association for leaky apartment
NEW ORLEANS – A tenant is suing a homeowners group, alleging its negligence caused leaking into her apartment.
Advanced Medical Rehab, Capital Business Solutions accused of unlawfully withholding wages
NEW ORLEANS – Two former employees are suing their former employers over allegations they are owed unpaid wages.