News from January 2017
Seven Louisiana residents sue Honeywell over acid leak
GEISMAR — Seven Geismar-area residents have filed a lawsuit against Honeywell, claiming they suffered “fear, fright, and inconvenience,” according to a news report, after one of the company's nearby plants began leaking sulfuric acid.
Constitutional challenge to Slidell's panhandling ordinance unavoidable, law professor and attorney say
SLIDELL — A St. Tammany Parish city that recently promised a judge it wouldn't enforce its allegedly unconstitutional panhandling-permit law should have expected a challenge, a Loyola University law professor and an attorney said in recent separate interviews.
Inmates released following lawsuit claiming illegal detention
NEW ORLEANS — A pair of inmates have been released after a social justice organization filed a lawsuit on their behalf claiming they were being illegally detained in East Carroll Parish.
State school superintendent says ruling on charter schools won't have immediate impact; appeal planned
NEW ORLEANS — Even as the battle over public funding for certain kinds of charter schools appears headed for the state Supreme Court, Louisiana Education Superintendent John White is vowing to continue supporting such institutions, no matter what.
Mortgage company alleges customer owes more than $36,000
NEW ORLEANS – A mortgage company is suing promissory note customers, alleging they owe more than $36,000.
Customer blames supermarket for fall
NEW ORLEANS – A customer is suing a New Orleans supermarket, seeking damages for a slip and fall.
Capital One alleges credit card customer owes nearly $1,700
GRETNA – Capital One Bank is suing a credit card customer, seeking more than $1,500.
Discover Bank alleges customer owes more than $4,000
GRETNA – Discover Bank is suing a customer, alleging the defendant owes more than $4,000.
Customer blames Pier 1 Imports for fall
GRETNA – A customer is suing Pier 1 Imports, alleging the defendant's negligence caused her to trip and fall outside of a Pier 1 Imports store in Jefferson Parish.
Harahan resident alleges city pumped raw sewage into her home
GRETNA - A Harahan homeowner is suing the city, alleging raw sewage was pumped into her home.
Capital One alleges credit card client owes more than $12,000
GRETNA – Capital One Bank is suing a credit card customer, alleging she owes more than $12,000.
Capital One alleges credit card customer owes more than $3,500
GRETNA – Capital One is seeking credit card damages for more than $3,500.
Late Night Group LLC alleged to have broadcasted sports event without authorization
BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge commercial establishment is accused of unlawfully broadcasting a boxing match.
Transdev Services Inc. claims it is owed more than $45,000 for damages to ferry landing
NEW ORLEANS – The operator of the Lower Algiers Ferry Landing Barge alleges it is owed for damages caused by a vessel.
Consumer claims Fleetwood Pace Arrow vehicle has defects
NEW ORLEANS – A consumer is seeking the rescission of a sales contract for a recreational vehicle he alleges has defects.
C-Ports/Stone LLC alleges Gulf Logistics did not pay for diesel
NEW ORLEANS – A supplier claims it is owed more than $200,000 for diesel fuel and other goods.
Jefferson Parish resident accuses The Painting Co. of retaliation
NEW ORLEANS – A Hispanic laborer alleges she was terminated following her filing a complaint about unwanted sexual harassment from a supervisor.
First Amendment rights at center of police officer's lawsuit for blog comments
HOUMA — A Houma police officer has filed a lawsuit claiming his constitutional rights were violated when his home was searched and he was put on administrative leave over a complaint that he allegedly authored a defamatory blog about parish public officials and their relationships.
Electric company alleges breach of contract in failing to pay more than $150,000
NEW ORLEANS – An electric company is suing customers, alleging failure to pay more than $150,000.
Property owner blames construction company for damages
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans property owner is suing a contractor, alleging damage due to the negligence of a construction crew.