News from March 2017
Shreveport Caddo Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission alleged to have not responded to lawyer's records request
SHREVEPORT – A lawsuit was filed by John E. Settle Jr. against Shreveport Caddo Parish Metropolitan Planning Commission and its Executive Director Mark Sweeney in Caddo Parish Court in January.
Vane Line Bunkering Inc. alleges vessel sustained more than $46,000 in damage
NEW ORLEANS – A Maryland corporation has filed a suit for damages it alleges its vessel sustained from an incident with a Houma company's vessel.
Sweet Olive Designs alleges Home Essentials & Beyond Inc. continues to use designs without authorization
NEW ORLEANS – A Bush designer claims a household goods wholesaler continues to use her designs after their contract expired.
Offshore Specialty Fabricators LLC alleged to owe more than $77,000 for supplies
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana limited liability company is accused of failing to pay for supplies.
Offshore Marine Contractors Inc. claims it is owed more than $36,000 for charter
NEW ORLEANS – A Lafourche Parish vessel owner alleges it wasn't paid for the use of the vessel.
Man alleges claim for long-term disability benefits was wrongfully denied, insurer has not ruled on appeal
NEW ORLEANS – A truck driver alleges his claim for long-term disability benefits was wrongfully denied.
Appeals court finds in favor of construction company over Golden Nugget Lake Charles in lien dispute
NEW ORLEANS — The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has found in favor of a construction company over Golden Nugget Lake Charles in a $18.7 million lien dispute.
Fifth Circuit rules companies can reform indemnity provisions in contract
NEW ORLEANS — The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a district court’s ruling in an insurance dispute that allowed changes to be made to a contract so that an injured offshore worker could get a $2.5 million settlement.
Defamation lawsuit against bloggers writing about Deepwater Horizon dismissed
BOSTON — A lawsuit filed against bloggers Cherri Foytlin and Karen Savage for their 2013 story on the Deepwater Horizon oil disaster has been dismissed.
Lawyer plans $9 million new downtown Baton Rouge offices
BATON ROUGE — Spencer Calahan, a personal-injury lawyer, is planning to build a new downtown Baton Rouge office, which will feature a helicopter landing pad and an outdoor kitchen.
Sofia Vergara's frozen embryo case could make history
NEW ORLEANS — Major legal precedent would be set if the former boyfriend of actress Sofia Vergara was granted custody of her frozen embryos.
Smaller law firms using social media to market competitively
NEW ORLEANS — Attorneys in Louisiana are utilizing new methods of marketing their firms, including social media and other internet sources.
U.S. prosecutes record number of shipping companies for alleged illegal dumping
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice prosecuted a record number of cases involving shipping companies illegally dumping in U.S. waters in 2016.
Funding company alleges customer owes more than $2,000
GRETNA – A funding business is suing a customer, alleging she owes more than $2,000.
Finance company alleges it is owed $10,000 in rent
NEW ORLEANS – A finance company is suing a tenant, alleging it is owed $10,00 in rent.
Customer blames seafood company for making her ill
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a seafood business, alleging she consumed tainted seafood.
Mortgage company seeks $28,000 for promissory note
NEW ORLEANS – A mortgage corporation is suing a promissory note customer, alleging she owes more than $28,000.
Bank alleges realty company owes nearly $400,000
NEW ORLEANS – A bank is suing a promissory note customer, alleging it owes nearly $400,000.
Bank alleges promissory note customer owes more than $127,000
GRETNA – A bank is suing promissory note customers, alleging they owe more than $127,000.
Wells Fargo Bank alleges promissory note customer owes nearly $56,000
GRETNA – Wells Fargo is suing a promissory note customer, alleging failure to pay nearly $56,000.