News from May 2017
PNC Bank claims man owes over $120,000 for unpaid promissory note
GRETNA – A bank is seeking over $120,000 on a promissory note.
Jefferson Parish woman seeking damages following a car crash
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman claims that she was caused to crash her car when a bus unexpectedly pulled into her lane.
City of Gretna accused of failing to repair damaged pavement
GRETNA – An individual is seeking damages for a trip and fall.
Ford Motor Credit alleges Pearl River County residents failed to pay off loan for Mustang
GRETNA – A credit company is seeking over $18,000 in sums due.
Jefferson Parish couple claims their infant received poor care after birth
GRETNA – A couple is seeking damages, claiming that their infant was endangered because of inadequate health care.
Louisiana needs jobs, not more taxes and lawsuits
Today Louisianans are facing a risk that threatens our economy and perhaps even our way of life: more job-killing taxes and lawsuits.
Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch says reform of asbestos compensation needed
A Louisiana government watchdog activist said she hopes the U.S. Senate will pass legislation that will crack down on attorneys who siphon off of damage claims for people who suffer from work-related asbestos exposure.
John W. Stone Oil Distributor alleges it suffered more than $1 million in damages because of vessels
NEW ORLEANS – The owner of an oil storage and transfer facility in Jefferson Parish alleges it was damaged because of two vessels.
M-I LLC seaman alleges injuries because of unsafe working environment
NEW ORLEANS – A Jones Act seaman alleges he was injured by exposure to a gas while working.
Owners of M/V Solent allege it was damaged while anchored on Mississippi River
BATON ROUGE – Vessel owners allege they suffered $100,000 in damages after the vessel was struck on the Mississippi River.
Man alleges he is disabled because of PTSD, claims benefits were wrongfully terminated
NEW ORLEANS – A former employee of D&S Marine Services alleges that he is still disabled and that his benefits were wrongfully terminated.
Inmates allege guard threw hot coffee on them, caused burns
BATON ROUGE – Two men currently incarcerated at the Louisiana State Penitentiary allege they were attacked and injured by an officer.
Contract employee says Renaissance RX didn't pay wages
The attorney for a woman suing New Orleans-based UTC Laboratories says she thinks there is solid evidence the company did not pay wages they owed her client.
Crystal Seafood ordered to pay back over $1 million in BP oil spill settlement case
A shrimp company and its owners have been ordered to pay back over $1 million that was awarded to them through the Deepwater Horizon Economic Claims Center (DHECC) as part of the BP settlement for the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico that claimed 11 lives.
ASI Federal Credit Union claims Metairie man failed to pay off promissory note
GRETNA – A credit union is seeking payment of a promissory note.
Midland Funding claims woman owes over $1,000
GRETNA – A funding company seeks payment of sums due.
Couple alleges Harvey Wal-Mart incorrectly filled prescription
GRETNA – A couple is seeking damages for an incorrect prescription.
NAS JRB Credit Union alleges Jefferson Parish man owes funds on promissory note
GRETNA – A credit union is seeking damages for an unpaid promissory note.
Bank of American claims Harvey residents defaulted on mortgage
GRETNA – Bank of America is seeking damages of more than $400,000.
Federal National Mortgage Association seeks payment from Jefferson Parish resident
GRETNA – A mortgage association is seeking damages for sums due.