News from March 2017
Bespoke seeks transfer of domain name it alleges is owned by a cybersquatter
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana limited liability company that markets travel tours alleges a New Zealand resident wants more than $8 million for a domain name.
Lawsuit dismissal allows Mystic Krewe of Nyx to toss T-shirts during Mardi Gras
NEW ORLEANS — An intellectual-property lawsuit has failed to stop the Mystic Krewe of Nyx from celebrating Mardi Gras by throwing T-shirts during the parade.
Intreg8 Fuel Inc. alleges it is owed more than $150,000 for fuel supplied to vessel
NEW ORLEANS – A bunker fuel supplier alleges it was not paid for fuel it provided to a vessel.
5th Circuit affirms finding for bankruptcy trustee in wage garnishment case
NEW ORLEANS — The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a finding in favor of a bankruptcy trustee in a dispute over $1,756.04 in garnished wages.
Lawsuit abuse, unemployment main topics at roundtable meeting in Gonzales
GONZALES — Attendees of the recent Ascension GOP Roundtable received up-to-date information on lawsuit abuse and how it is being handled on state and federal levels.
Summary judgment for Wal-Mart in slip-and-fall case reversed and remanded
NEW ORLEANS — A woman's slip-and-fall case against Wal-Mart has been given new life at the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Inland Dredging Co. seaman claims he was injured because of unsafe work environment
NEW ORLEANS – A Lafayette seaman alleges he was injured when the vessel he was traveling on struck a submerged island.
The Robins & Morton Group seeks more than $17 million from Louisiana Energy and Power Authority
NEW ORLEANS – A construction company claims Louisiana Energy and Power Authority failed to pay for work performed on a power plant in Morgan City.
Class action filed against state over allegations I-12 causes flooding in Tangipahoa Parish
BATON ROUGE – A Tangipahoa Parish man has filed a class action against the state over flooding allegedly caused by the construction of an interstate highway in the parish.
Aqueos Corp. alleges it is owed more than $2 million from Montco Oilfield Contractors, vessels
NEW ORLEANS – A Broussard corporation alleges it was not paid for services it provided to three vessels.
Willie's Chicken Shack operator seeks declaration regarding infringement claims made by Wet Willies Management Corp.
NEW ORLEANS – A fast and casual restaurant operator claims that its trademark is not infringing a Georgia-based company's mark.
Sisung Film Finance alleges it is owed $100,000
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans financing company alleges it is owed payments in conjunction with a production of a film.
Apartment owner alleges it was not informed buildings were placed in flood zone
MONROE – The owners of a West Monroe apartment complex alleges it was deprived of the opportunity to purchase adequate flood insurance for two of its buildings.
Seaman alleges Diamond Offshore Co. did not provide a safe work environment
NEW ORLEANS – A Sabine Parish seaman alleges his cardiac condition worsened because of a delay in receiving medical treatment.
Man alleges bike he purchased from Target was not properly assembled, caused knee injury
NEW ORLEANS – A St. Tammany Parish man alleges he suffered a knee injury while trying to stop the defective bicycle he was riding.
Macy's shopper claims she was injured after tripping in store
NEW ORLEANS – A shopper alleges she was injured after tripping at a Metairie department store.
Lawsuit-abuse watchdog group applauds recent House bill
BATON ROUGE -- Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch (LLAW) has responded well to seeing the United States House of Representatives pass the Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2017, which went through the House as House of Representatives as Bill 985 (HR 985).
Benson settles lawsuit pitting him against overseers of trusts benefiting estranged relatives
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Saints and Pelicans owner Tom Benson has finalized an agreement settling a lawsuit he filed nearly two years ago against officials overseeing a group of trust funds benefiting his estranged relatives.
Judge dismisses ACLU lawsuit aimed at boosting Louisiana's indigent defense funding
BATON ROUGE — A federal judge in Baton Rouge has dismissed a lawsuit brought against the office by the American Civil Liberties Union that attempted to force the state to change budget inadequacies for those who can’t afford lawyers under court order.
Complaint filed against Baton Rouge judge after allegedly using racial slur
BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge woman has reportedly filed a complaint against a judge who allegedly used racial slurs about her.