News from June 2017
Woman seeks $6 million in damages from city of Plaquemine after man's death
BATON ROUGE – An East Feliciana Parish woman has filed a wrongful death suit against the city of Plaquemine and is seeking millions.
Grambling State claims student failed to pay over $1,000
NEW ORLEANS – A university is seeking over $1,000 from a student.
Delgado Community College alleges Jefferson Parish student owes over $1,000
GRETNA – A community college is seeking payment of an open account.
Northwestern State alleges Orleans Parish resident owes over $3,000
NEW ORLEANS – A university is seeking payment for sums due.
Davie Shoring seeks more than $7,000 for completed work
NEW ORLEANS – A shoring company is seeking damages for breach of contract.
Couple says loose carpet caused fall at New Orleans home
NEW ORLEANS – A couple is seeking damages following a slip and fall incident at a New Orleans home.
Spartan Building alleges condo association never paid for work completed
GRETNA – A building company is seeking damages of more than $300,000 for work completed.
Man seeking damages for alleged slip and fall in Save-A-Lot
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man claims that he was caused to slip and fall in a Save-A-Lot.
St. Tammany Parish claims she was bitten by bats at casino
GRETNA – A St. Tammany Parish woman claims that she was bitten by bats.
Jefferson Parish woman claims steps at athletic club were poorly maintained, resulting in fall
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman claims that unmaintained steps caused her to fall.
Woman claims Audubon Village Apartments failed to repair broken stairs
GRETNA – A woman claims that an apartment complex's negligent management was responsible for her fall.
Woman claims she was injured when a ceiling fan fell on her in Metairie apartment
GRETNA – An East Baton Rouge Parish woman claims that a faulty ceiling fan fell on her as she slept.
Couple claims hotel failed to properly protect its guests
NEW ORLEANS – A couple is seeking damages for an incident that took place at a Hampton Inn in New Orleans.
GNL Real Estate Holdings alleges Galiano Realty is unlawfully using NOLA Living mark
NEW ORLEANS – A real estate business alleges that a New Orleans real estate agent is unlawfully using its mark.
The Heritage Marshall Foundation seeks distributions from The Peroxisome Trust
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish man who is a co-trustee of a charitable foundation in the state alleges that it has not received more than $1 million in distributions.
African-American alleges he faced discriminatory treatment while working for Whole Foods
NEW ORLEANS – An African-American man alleges he was subjected to a hostile work environment while employed by Whole Foods.
Jerome Morgan files suit against district attorneys after being exonerated of murder charges
NEW ORLEANS – A man later exonerated of murder charges has filed a suit against several attorneys seeking compensatory damages.
Man alleges Leesville officer subjected him to illegal arrest during traffic stop
LAFAYETTE – A Vernon Parish man alleges that he was illegally arrested by a Leesville police officer last year.
Judge dismisses defamation suit against Shreveport Mayor Ollie Tyler
A judge recently dismissed a defamation case against the mayor of Shreveport and her top administrator.
Louisiana Supreme Court suspends New Orleans attorney for mishandling client funds
The Louisiana Supreme Court recently suspended Stacy Lynn Morris, a New Orleans attorney, from the practice of law after a Louisiana State Bar investigation determined that she had failed to pay for a client's medical expenses.