News from June 2017
Salesman alleges that BP has neither settled nor denied submission to Deepwater Horizon claims center
NEW ORLEANS – A salesman for Grakco Rentals alleges his claim for damages relating to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill has not been settled or denied.
East Baton Rouge man alleges individual failed to refund his money
BATON ROUGE – An East Baton Rouge consumer has filed suit against an Ascension Parish man over allegations he failed to perform the services he was paid to do.
Former Benjamin Franklin High School substitute teacher alleges constitutional rights were violated
NEW ORLEANS – A former substitute teacher at a charter school is seeking the rescission of his termination after a discussion with students over the use of a racial slur.
Despite ruling by U.S. Court of Appeals for Fifth Circuit, oil companies in Louisiana fear future lawsuits
Despite a recent victory in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the Louisiana oil and gas industry still faces the threat of new litigation from state and local governments.
Family financial impasse jeopardizes contribution to Tulane University
The future of a $1 million donation, which was earmarked for Tulane University, is heading to federal court.
District judge announces bid for seat in Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal
Judge Sharon Ingram Marchman is running for a seat on the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal.
Marrero resident allegedly owes over $1,000 on Citi account
GRETNA – A debt collector is seeking more than $1,000.
Barclays Bank Delaware claims man failed to pay balance of MasterCard
GRETNA – A bank is seeking more than $3,000 on an open account.
Marrero woman allegedly owes over $1,000 on JCPenney account
GRETNA – A debt collector is seeking damages for an unpaid balance of more than $1,000.
Barclays Bank Delaware seeks almost $5,000 on MasterCard account
GRETNA – A bank is seeking nearly $5,000.
Debt collector claims Gretna woman failed to pay Visa account
GRETNA – A debt collector is seeking more than $2,000.
American Express claims Orleans Parish man owes over $162,000
NEW ORLEANS – American Express is seeking damages for an open account.
New Orleans Redevelopment Co. claims property wasn't improved as agreed
NEW ORLEANS – A redevelopment company is seeking damages for breach of contract.
Jefferson Parish man claims his tow truck was hit by a negligent driver
GRETNA – A man is seeking damages, claiming that his tow truck was hit by another truck.
St. Bernard resident allegedly owes over $40,000 to surgical center
GRETNA – A surgical center is seeking over $40,000 from a St. Bernard resident.
Woman claims she fell at New Orleans Hamburger & Seafood Co. due to slippery floor
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman claims that she was caused to slip and fall in a restaurant.
Orleans Parish man claims he was defamed without reason
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish man claims that a group of individuals conspired against him and caused his business and career to be destroyed.
Belle Vie Living Center claims fire broke out in the kitchen after a utility pole collapsed
GRETNA – A nursing home claims a wooden utility pole fell into its building, starting a fire in the kitchen.
Former Boots Smith employee alleges he is owed more than $230,000 for commissions
LAFAYETTE – A Vermilion Parish man claims that his former employers failed to pay him commissions he earned.
Happy Kids Enterprises Inc. alleges insurer still owes more than $180,000 for fire claim
NEW ORLEANS – A licensed day care facility alleges its insurer failed to timely and adequately pay for the complete amount of damages sustained after a fire at the property.