News from March 2017
$12,000 claim filed against cruise line
A beverage company is seeking more than $12,000 in an open account from a cruise line.
Whitney Bank files suit over Mercedes contract
Whitney Bank of Mississippi is seeking collection of sums due on a contract for the purchase of a used Mercedes.
Past-due Visa account prompts lawsuit
Barclays Bank Delaware is seeking damages for a customer's open Visa account.
Bank sues to collect mortgage debt
A bank is seeking damages for an unpaid promissory note.
Bankcard holder sued in debt dispute
A funding company is seeking damages for a customer's unpaid account.
Woman sues Jefferson Parish after car accident
A Jefferson Parish woman claims that a local government car struck hers and caused a personal injury.
Construction firm sues over renovation debt
A construction company is seeking damages over payment for home renovation work.
Work-comp claimant who wanted non-narcotic treatment gets favorable ruling from high court
NEW ORLEANS — After finding that the workers' compensation system and its medical director misinterpreted language of state administrative code, the Louisiana Supreme Court has reversed a lower-court ruling that denied a claimant's request for a trial of a spinal-cord stimulator.
Man alleges difficulty accessing Birdie's Food & Fuel because of barriers to disabled patrons
NEW ORLEANS – A St. John the Baptist Parish man alleges a LaPlace gas station contains barriers that restrict access to the disabled.
Addy's Burger claims Paradigm Investments failed to pay rent on Chalmette property
NEW ORLEANS – A Baton Rouge limited liability company claims it was damaged because a former tenant of its property breached the lease.
Baywater Drilling employee alleges unsafe work environment
NEW ORLEANS – A Mississippi seaman claims his Baton Rouge employer provided defective tools that caused his injury.
Driver alleges lift on leased truck from Ryder Truck Rental failed, caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A Mississippi truck driver alleges a leased truck he was operating had a lift that failed and caused him injuries.
Trooper alleges he faced discriminatory treatment because of race
BATON ROUGE – An African-American trooper alleges he was denied promotions because of his race.
American Express sues card holder, alleges unpaid debts
American Express is seeking damages for a credit card holder's open account.
Waste disposal firm faces sexual harassment lawsuit
A woman employed by a solid waste disposal company is seeking damages in a sexual harassment case.
Community college files suit over student's course fees
A community college is seeking damages for an open account, alleging a student owes fees for instruction.
University goes after unpaid debt
The University of Louisiana is seeking payment of an unpaid balance.
Business lender claims limo service owes $40,000
A business funding company is seeking damages against a limousine service in Marraro, claiming that the firm is owed more than $40,000.
U.S. Bank Trust files suit over promissory note
A bank is seeking damages for an unpaid promissory note.
Bank of America sues for promissory note payoff
Bank of America is seeking damages for an unpaid promissory note.