News from March 2017
Visitor blames apartment complex for fall
GRETNA – A St. Charles Parish woman is suing a River Ridge apartment complex, alleging a dangerous condition caused her to be injured.
Shopper blames store's negligence for parking lot injuries
GRETNA – A Sabine Parish woman is suing Hobby Lobby, alleging she was hit by a car in the defendant's parking lot.
A couple claims that a poor installation damaged their home
Story CopyGRETNA – A couple is seeking damages for a poor job in an installation.
Discover Bank alleges credit card customer owes more than $2,000
GRETNA – Discover Bank is suing a credit card customer, alleging she owes more than $2,000.
Family blames day camp for disabled child's fall
GRETNA – A family is suing a day camp, alleging its negligence caused injuries to their disabled adult child.
Man alleges he was injured by crane hook while working
NEW ORLEANS – A Galliano seaman alleges he was injured while working on a vessel when he was struck by a crane hook.
Woman alleges she was injured in collision with Forest Service employee
LAFAYETTE – A Lafayette Parish resident alleges she was injured in a motor vehicle accident with a federal employee.
Elliot Electric Supply Inc. accuses couple of conspiracy, fraud
MONROE – A Texas corporation claims it lost more than $300,000 worth of inventory because of the actions of a Monroe couple.
Nonprofit CEO alleges charter school application was denied because of comments on TV show
BATON ROUGE – A Lafayette Parish resident and an Iberia Parish nonprofit allege their
charter school application was denied because of comments made on the television show "America's Supernanny" in 2013.
Former Houma police officer alleges wrongful termination
NEW ORLEANS – A former law enforcement officer alleges he was terminated following time off for a surgery.
Jefferson Parish prevails on appeal of health-care centers decision
NEW ORLEANS — Jefferson Parish government and officials have prevailed on appeal against the embattled Jefferson Community Health Care Centers, which sought to enjoin its eviction from parish-owned facilities.
Appeals court dismisses coastal lawsuit against oil companies
NEW ORLEANS — The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals on March 3 dismissed a lawsuit against 97 oil and gas companies alleging damage to coastal wetlands.
Legacy and coastal lawsuits tie up revenue for Louisiana
BATON ROUGE — As Louisiana faces another budget crisis after a $940 million deficit last year, the oil and gas industry says less litigation and more productivity could bring revenue to the state.
Judge OKs $24M in attorney fees For $175M BP Deepwater deal
HOUSTON — A Texas federal judge has awarded $24 million in fees and costs and approved a $175 million settlement for investors who reached a deal with BP PLC.
One Step Forward
A billowing sigh of relief was heard from oil and gas companies all across Louisiana, and with that sigh, came a little boost of confidence.
Credit union alleges customer owes more than $7,000
GRETNA – A credit union is suing a promissory note customer, alleging he owes more than $7,000.
Equipment company alleges customer failed to pay
GRETNA – A medical equipment company is suing a customer, alleging failure to pay more than $5,000.
Bus driver blames taxi operator for crash
GRETNA – A St. John the Baptist Parish woman is suing a taxi driver, alleging his negligence caused a crash with a shuttle bus she was driving.
Financial group alleges couple owes nearly $53,000
GRETNA – A financial group is suing promissory note customers, alleging they owe more than $50,000.
Bank alleges Visa customer owes more than $1,500
Story CopyGRETNA – A bank is seeking damages for an unpaid credit card account.