News from 2017
Former Ville Platte cop settles out of court after harassment allegation
VILLE PLATTE — A Ville Platte police officer reached a $100,000 settlement of a lawsuit after two women accused the officer of threatening them with arrest and violence if they did not expose their breasts to him.
Candidates face their pasts in Court of Appeal race
LAKE CHARLES, La. — Candyce Perret and Susan Theall are set to face off in the April 29 runoff for Louisiana's 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal, Division B.
After eligibility question, Anseman loses race for state appeals court judgeship
LAKE CHARLES — After a last-minute ruling kept her name on the ballot, Vanessa Anseman lost her bid for a place on the Louisiana 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal, Division B.
Elevation and shoring firm sues over promissory note
An elevation company is seeking damages for an unpaid contract.
Credit union sues to recover funds
Story CopyGRETNA – A credit union is seeking damages for sums due.
Community college alleges student owes nearly $2,000
A community college is suing a student, alleging he owes nearly $2,000.
University sues student for past-due debt
The University of Louisiana is seeking more than $3,000 stemming from a student contract for housing and meals.
Firm seeks right to sell Orleans Parish property
A New York company is seeking damages, claiming that it has rights to a property in Orleans Parish.
Waterway towing firm seeks payoff for services
A waterway towing company is seeking more than $19,000 in an open account.
Concertgoer sues over injuries
A Terrebonne Parish woman claims that she was injured when a man fell on her during a concert by the band Tool.
Lawsuit filed over unpaid line of credit
A company is being sued for failing to pay off a line of credit.
Carver Theater facing lawsuit over slip-and-fall injury
A theater patron claims she slipped and fell on an unclean floor while attempting to leave the theater.
Family Dollar Store sued over worker injury
A Mississippi woman is suing over injuries she sustained when a shelf containing water bottles fell on her.
Several individuals file suit after their fishing vessel struck crew boat, allege injuries
NEW ORLEANS – Fishing vessel passengers allege they were injured when the boat collided with a crew boat.
Sisung Film Finance alleges it is owed more than $1 million from 'Killing Salazar' producers
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans lender claims two Universal City, California corporations owe it for a loan.
Former court reporter alleges disability benefits claim was wrongfully denied
NEW ORLEANS – A Kenner resident formerly employed as a court reporter for Jefferson Parish District Court alleges her claim for disability benefits was wrongfully denied.
Man alleges he was injured when he was hit by drill collar
NEW ORLEANS – A Washington Parish seaman alleges the joint operators of the Coastal 20 vessel are responsible for the injuries he sustained while working.
Former Alliance Energy Services alleges he is owed overtime wages
NEW ORLEANS – A Tangipahoa Parish man alleges a Houma well service company did not pay employees to attend mandatory safety meetings.
Driver, passengers sue for damages after collision
Several individuals are seeking damages after an alleged hit-and-run.
Man stranded in elevator sues medical center
A Jefferson Parish man is seeking damages after he was stuck in an elevator for nearly an hour.