News from January 2017
Baton Rouge, sheriff named in wrongful death suit
BATON ROUGE – Baton Rouge parents are suing the city of Baton Rouge and others after the death of their minor son.
J&J Sports Productions alleges Mom’s Place unlawfully broadcasted Pacquiao fight
BATON ROUGE – A Prairieville business is accused of broadcasting a sports event without authorization.
Man accuses town of Blanchard, law enforcement officers of false arrest, defamation
BLANCHARD – A Blanchard man claims he was falsely arrested after an argument with his wife.
Woman alleges she was wrongfully terminated from joint employers for reporting harassment
LAKE CHARLES – A Florien woman alleges she was terminated in retaliation for filing a sexual harassment complaint.
Attorney suspended for exchanging legal services for pot
BATON ROUGE — Three years following his arrest for accepting marijuana in exchange for legal services, Louisiana criminal-defense attorney James Mecca has been suspended one year from the practice of law.
East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court accused of mandating campaign contributions and cash from former employees
BATON ROUGE — A former longtime East Baton Rouge Parish Clerk of Court's Office employee claims he and his colleagues were forced to hand over cash to pay for birthday and Christmas presents for their boss, Clerk of Court Doug Welborn.
Tenant blames apartment owners for her injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing apartment owners, alleging their negligence caused her to trip over an object left outside her door.
Five customers allege solar panel scam
NEW ORLEANS – Five customers allege they were exploited by a solar panel scam.
Jefferson Parish schools allege truck driver damaged building
GRETNA – The Jefferson Parish School Board is suing a driver it alleges caused more than $25,000 in damages.
Shoring company alleges customer failed to pay for work
GRETNA – A shoring company is suing an Avondale customer, alleging she owes $30,000.
American Express alleges Platinum Card customer owes more than $22,000
GRETNA – American Express is suing a credit card customer, alleging more than $22,0000 in unpaid debt.
Financial company alleges credit card customer owes nearly $7,000
NEW ORLEANS – A financial corporation is suing a credit card customer, alleging he owes nearly $7,000.
Waste management business alleges carpet company owes nearly $5,500
GRETNA – A waste management business is suing a carpet company, alleging unpaid services.
Capital One alleges credit card customer owes more than $4,000
GRETNA – Capital One Bank is suing a credit card customer, alleging she owes more than $4,000.
Ford alleges customer failed to pay retail installment contract
GRETNA – Ford is suing a Lafourche Parish customer, alleging he owes nearly $13,000.
Dodge owners allege fraudulent software was installed in trucks for emissions tests
BATON ROUGE – Two owners of Dodge Eco Diesel pickup trucks claims the manufacturer misrepresented the vehicles' true emissions levels.
Chilitos Seafood Restaurant alleged to have intercepted broadcast of Pacquiao fight
NEW ORLEANS – A Gretna restaurant is accused of unlawfully broadcasting a sports event.
Chism Supply LLC alleges it paid for products that weren't delivered
MONROE – An Ouchita Parish business that supplies plumbing and utility products claims a California did not ship products the plaintiff paid for.
Man alleges assault, battery after use of K-9 in Denham Springs incident
BATON ROUGE – A man has filed suit against a Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office sergeant after the use of a K-9 during a traffic stop.
Glens Commercial Corp. claims Dynamic Industries International owes millions
ALEXANDRIA – A New Orleans company is alleged to owe almost $2 million for commissions.