News from March 2017
Group 'disappointed' as Baton Rouge judge upholds 1976 law that prohibits felons on parole and probation from voting
BATON ROUGE — After 19th District Judge Tim Kelley decided on March 13 to keep in place a 1976 law that prohibits felons on parole and probation from voting, Voice Of The Experienced (VOTE) Executive Director Bruce Reilly voiced that the organization is “disappointed in the law.”
Family claims the wrong actions doctor, Ochsner Clinic Foundation resulted in relative's death
GRETNA – A family is seeking damages following the death of the father and husband.
Waste Management of Louisiana alleges Gates on Manhattan failed to pay for services
GRETNA – A waste management company is seeking damages for unpaid work.
TooLoose negligent in keeping property safe, causing woman's broken ankle, suit alleges
NEW ORLEANS – A woman from the United Kingdom is suing New Orleans-based TooLoose LLC, citing negligence.
Orleans Parish man claims Lloyd's London failed to pay for property damages
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish man is suing an insurance company, alleging that it failed to pay for damage to his property.
St. Bernard Parish residents allege doctors failed to provide proper care for relative
NEW ORLEANS – St. Bernard Parish residents are suing health care providers following the death of a loved one.
Orleans Parish woman claims she was not paid for buyout of retail store
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish woman is seeking damages for breach of agreement in the buyout of a retail store.
Orleans Parish web developer Premier alleges Event Management failed to pay for services
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish web developer is suing an event management company, citing alleged breach of contract.
Orleans Parish woman claims RTA failed to ensure bus passengers were seated before driving
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish woman is suing a transportation company, claiming that she was caused to fall on a bus.
120 West Partners alleges Orleans Parish resident failed to pay full amount in shoring contract
NEW ORLEANS – A contracting company is suing an Orleans Parish resident, citing alleged breach of contract.
Jefferson Parish family claims Lopinto Law Firm drafted defective testament
GRETNA – Jefferson Parish residents are suing an attorney and a law firm, claiming that the firm wronged them.
Jefferson Parish residents say driver failed to keep a safe distance, causing crash
GRETNA – Two Jefferson Parish residents are seeking damages following a car crash.
Orleans Parish woman says J.C. Penney, shopping mall failed to warn of danger in store
GRETNA – An Orleans Parish woman is suing a department store, a shopping center and insurance companies, citing negligence.
Jefferson Parish woman claims she tripped, fell on a display table at J.C. Penney
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing J.C. Penney Corp. Inc. following a fall at its store.
A. Williams Enterprises allegedly failed to fulfill full scope of contract
GRETNA – A Louisiana company is suing A. Williams Enterprises Inc., citing alleged breach of contract.
Sister alleges Orleans Justice Center failed to prevent brother's suicide
NEW ORLEANS — A sister of a New Orleans man is suing the sheriff of Orleans Parish, the warden of Orleans Justice Center and a health care provider, citing alleged violations of federal and state constitutional and statutory standards.
Former inmate alleges correctional center failed to provide medical care
NEW ORLEANS — An inmate is suing the sheriff of St. Charles Parish, the warden of a correctional center and an insurance company, citing alleged failure to provide equal protection and due process.
B&J Martin alleges it is not responsible for benefits for Thibodaux man
NEW ORLEANS – A Galliano employer seeks judgment that a Thibodaux man is not entitled to maintenance and cure benefits.
Factory Sales and Engineering Inc. accused of failing to pay invoices
NEW ORLEANS – A Pennsylvania crane rental company claims a Covington energy equipment company has failed to pay invoices.
Injured seaman claims employers did not provide proper equipment
NEW ORLEANS – A Franklin man claims his Berwick employers did not provide a safe working environment.