News from June 2017
Galliano Marine Services cook alleges vessel's crew left luggage on stairs, caused fall
NEW ORLEANS – A cook aboard a vessel alleges she was injured in a fall caused by a congested stairwell.
Florida man alleges he was not paid for work as security guard at Home Depot
NEW ORLEANS – A Florida man alleges he was not compensated for security guard services he performed at a home improvement store.
Former Tom's Marine & Salvage employee files class action for allegedly unpaid overtime wages
NEW ORLEANS – A painter and sand blaster has filed a class-action lawsuit against his former Lafitte employer over allegations that he was not paid at the correct rate for overtime work.
Woman alleges she was sexually harassed while working at Big Easy Blends
NEW ORLEANS – A former worker of a New Orleans company that manufactures and sells pouched drinks alleges she was terminated after reporting sexual harassment.
Former River Bend Detention Center inmate claims he was overdetained
BATON ROUGE – A former inmate alleges that he was unlawfully detained.
Southeastern Louisiana University alleges student failed to pay more than $2,000
NEW ORLEANS – A university is seeking over $2,000.
American Express is seeking more than $16,000 on an open account
GRETNA – American Express is seeking over $16,000.
ACLU becomes second civil rights group to sue Orleans Parish district attorney over 'false subpoenas'
The American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana (ACLU) recently filed suit against Leon Cannizzaro, Orleans Parish district attorney, after his office allegedly sent “false subpoenas” to witnesses to coerce them to testify in court.
Midland Funding claims Harvey resident owes more than $1,000 on Visa account
GRETNA – A debt collector is seeking damages for sums due.
Debt collector seeks over $3,000 from Avondale woman
GRETNA – A debt collector claims it is owed more than $3,000.
Capital One is seeking damages from Jefferson Parish resident for an open account
GRETNA – Capital One is seeking more than $6,000.
Harvey resident allegedly failed to pay over $5,500 on credit account
GRETNA – A debt collector is seeking payment for sums due on a T.J. Maxx card.
Midland Funding alleges Gretna resident owes over $1,000 on Sears account
GRETNA – A debt collector claims it is owed more than $1,000.
Lafitte man allegedly failed to pay over $3,000 on National Buying Group account
GRETNA – A debt collector is seeking more than $3,000.
Midland Funding seeking more than $8,000 on a Sears account
GRETNA – A debt collector is seeking over $8,000.
Barclays Bank claims customer owes more than $6,000
GRETNA – A bank is seeking damages of over $6,000 on an unpaid credit card.
Gretna resident allegedly owes almost $7,000 on Sears account
GRETNA – A debt collector is seeking nearly $7,000.
Debt collector claims Westwego resident failed to pay Wal-Mart account balance
GRETNA – A debt collector is seeking over $1,000 in unpaid credit card balances.
DeepCor Marine Inc. alleges it is owed more than $165,000 for services
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana company and two vessels are alleged to have failed to pay for services provided.
Welder alleges Textron Marine & Land Systems subjected him to hostile work environment
NEW ORLEANS – A Mississippi man alleges he was unlawfully discriminated against because of his race.