News from May 2017
Widow alleges Union Security Insurance Co. wrongfully withheld benefits
BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge widow claims that life insurance benefits have been wrongfully withheld from her.
New Orleans lifts stun gun ban
While stun guns are now legal for New Orleans residents to carry thanks to a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, other non-lethal weapons are still banned in the city.
Chief Justice Bernette Johnson says war on drugs isn't fiscally conservative
NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Supreme Court’s Chief Justice recently blasted her colleagues for upholding an 18-year prison sentence for a man who was convicted of possessing less than an ounce of marijuana, calling the punishment “ridiculous” and fiscally irresponsible.
Airbnb working with New Orleans officials to ensure listings meet registration ordinances
NEW ORLEANS — Airbnb continues to work with city officials to enact its registration policy for users of the home-sharing network.
Baton Rouge facility developer claims his audit was sabotaged for racial reasons
BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge construction development executive is suing the state of Louisiana and an auditor for allegedly accusing him of mismanaging funds simply because he is black.
Jefferson Parish resident allegedly owes over $800 to university
GRETNA – A university is seeking damages for an open account.
Bank of America claims Jefferson Parish man failed to pay off credit card
GRETNA – Bank of America is seeking over $6,000.
Capital One alleges Jefferson Parish man owes over $6,000
GRETNA – Capital One is seeking over $6,000.
Bank of America seeking payment on Jefferson Parish resident's open account
GRETNA – Bank of America is seeking damages for an open account.
Marrero resident allegedly owes over $1,000 on Visa account
GRETNA – A debt collector is seeking damages for an open account.
Napoleon Court Condominium association seeking over $1,400 from Jefferson Parish man
GRETNA – A condo association is seeking damages, claiming that a tenant failed to pay fees.
5-Star Voodoo tour company claims woman posted defamatory review online
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish company claims that it was wrongly defamed.
House bill aims to allow marriages for people without birth certificates
BATON ROUGE — A new bill in the House would pave the way for Louisiana citizens to obtain a marriage license without a birth certificate, a move applauded by a Vietnamese-American man recently denied the right to marry.
Attorney General Jeff Landry sues Governor John Bel Edwards over $4 million
BATON ROUGE — A recent lawsuit filed by Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry claims that Governor John Bel Edwards improperly withheld almost 4 million dollars the AG needs to run his office, the Department of Justice.
Midland Funding seeking unpaid balance on Sam's account
GRETNA — A funding company claims that a man never paid off his Sam's account.
Bank of America says it is owed over $10,000 from an open credit account.
GRETNA — Bank of America is seeking over $10,000 from a consumer on a credit account.
TD Auto Finance seeks more than $10,000 in outstanding loan
GRETNA — An auto finance company is seeking damages for sums due.
Debt collector claims Marrero resident owes over $4,500 on Sam's account
GRETNA – A debt collector is seeking damages for an open account.
Midland Funding seeks payment on Harvey man's Best Buy account
GRETNA – Midland Funding is seeking sums due on an unpaid account.
120 West Partners claims Jefferson Parish residents owe $30,000
GRETNA – A contracting company claims that they were never paid.