News from May 2017
Man alleges tractor-trailer driver failed to yield to right of way in I-10 crash
NEW ORLEANS – A St. Tammany Parish man alleges that he was injured in a collision in Slidell with a tractor-trailer on Interstate 10.
Best Boilers Enterprise accused of unlawfully intercepting, broadcasting boxing match
BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge establishment is accused of unlawful broadcasting of a boxing match.
International High School student claims her disability was not accomodated
NEW ORLEANS – A disabled student attending a charter school in New Orleans alleges she was not provided reasonable modifications.
Man accuses Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office, others of false arrest
LAKE CHARLES – A Sulphur man alleges he was falsely arrested by law enforcement in 2016.
Xarelto makers win first case, prepare to defend others
The companies defending a lawsuit filed against them for safety concerns over blood-thinning drug Xarelto say their first win in a string of bellwether court cases bolsters their claims the drug is safe and contains proper patient warnings.
Debt collector alleges Marrero resident owes almost $1,000 on retail account
GRETNA – A debt collector is seeking damages for a balance due.
Federal National Mortgage Association seeks payment on reverse mortgage
NEW ORLEANS – A mortgage association is seeking over $115,000.
Man claims New Orleans Walgreens gave him the wrong medication
NEW ORLEANS – A man is seeking damages, claiming that he was given an incorrect prescription.
Campus Federal Credit Union alleges Storyville Apparel owes on promissory note
NEW ORLEANS – A credit union is seeking payment of a promissory note.
Whitestone Management alleges Orleans Parish resident failed to repay promissory note
NEW ORLEANS – A management company is seeking damages for sums due.
Mortgage lender accuses Orleans Parish man of owing over $250,000
NEW ORLEANS – A company is seeking payment of a promissory note.
Mortgage company seeks over $90,000 from Orleans Parish resident
NEW ORLEANS – A mortgage company is seeking payment of a note.
Woman claims New Orleans dentist was negligent
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is seeking damages, claiming that a dentist caused her physical pain.
Children claim mother died after fall at Homelife in the Gardens
NEW ORLEANS – The adult children of a woman who died have filed suit against a New Orleans assisted living facility, alleging negligence of care.
Man claims he was injured while working for National Railroad Passenger Corp.
NEW ORLEANS – A man claims that he was injured during the course of his work.
Louisiana governor and AG bickering continues with $4 million lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS — A lawsuit filed against Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards over $4 million that is allegedly owned Attorney General Jeff Landry is the newest dispute between the two high-profile government officials.
Fisherman files suit against BP Vessels of Opportunity program, alleges discrimination
NEW ORLEANS – A Plaquemines Parish resident alleges that Vietnamese and Cambodian-Americans were discriminated against by BP's Vessels of Opportunity program to clean up the Deepwater Horizon spill.
Man alleges he was terminated from his job as a welder for requesting FMLA leave
SHREVEPORT – A Shreveport man alleges he was terminated for applying for a leave to care for his wife's medical needs.
Former Honeywell International Inc. employee alleges she was not reinstated following FMLA leave
SHREVEPORT – A Mooringsport woman alleges she was retaliated against while employed by Honeywell International.
Woman alleges Bank of America incorrectly reported that her mortgage payments were late
BATON ROUGE – An Ascension Parish woman alleges her mortgage payments were wrongfully reported as being paid late.