News from 2017
Jefferson Parish woman claims collision with truck caused injuries
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman claims that she was injured after her car was struck by a tractor-trailer.
Jefferson Parish residents allegedly owe over $200,000 on unpaid mortgage
GRETNA – A bank is seeking damages on an unpaid account.
Deckhand employed on tugboat alleges he was injured when boat was struck
NEW ORLEANS – A St. Mary Parish man alleges that he was injured while employed as a deckhand because of a collision between two vessels.
Disabled woman claims Life Insurance Co. of North America paid incorrect amount
NEW ORLEANS – A Mississippi woman alleges her disability benefit payments were not correctly calculated.
Enterprise Products Co. employee alleges unsafe work environment caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A Jones Act seaman claims his right ankle, right wrist, neck and back were injured in an accident while at work.
Consumer claims John Lee Jackson, Universal Fidelity LP sent unlawful collection letter
NEW ORLEANS – A consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against two Houston-based debt collectors over allegations that they used deceptive collection practices.
Man files suit against ENI US Operating after suffering stroke while working
NEW ORLEANS – A man alleges he suffered a stroke while on the job and that he is now disabled because of damages that would have been avoidable with proper treatment.
Judiciary Commission of Louisiana adds two new members
The Louisiana Supreme Court recently added two members to the state's Judiciary Commission.
Bank of America seeks more than $70,000 on an overdue promissory note
GRETNA – Bank of America is seeking over $70,000 for a promissory note.
Bank of America claims Jefferson Parish woman failed to pay over $15,000
GRETNA – Bank of America is seeking damages for an open account.
Jefferson Parish residents allegedly owe $5,800 on promissory note for shoring contract
GRETNA – A contracting company is seeking damages for sums due.
Jefferson Parish man claims he slipped on substance on the floor at Treasure Chest Casino
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is seeking damages after he fell in a casino.
Orleans Parish resident claims an item fell and caused an injury at a Family Dollar store
GRETNA – An Orleans Parish resident is seeking damages, claiming that an item fell off a shelf at a dollar store and caused an injury.
Debt collector claims Gretna man has unpaid Visa account
GRETNA – A debt collector is seeking damages for sums due.
Marrero woman allegedly failed to pay on a Wal-Mart account
GRETNA – A debt collector is seeking damages for an unpaid account.
Capital One claims Jefferson Parish man owes over $2,000
GRETNA – Capital One Bank is seeking damages for sums due.
Bank of America is seeking over $17,000 from Jefferson Parish resident
GRETNA – Bank of America seeks more than $17,000.
Jefferson Parish woman allegedly failed to pay off promissory note for work completed
GRETNA – A contractor is seeking damages for sums due.
Simmons Bank hires new vice president, assistant general counsel
Simmons Bank has hired Henry A. “Rusty” Barham III as the executive vice president for regulatory and consumer affairs and assistant general counsel.
Superior Labor Services Inc., Conrad Industries Inc. alleged to have not paid proper overtime rate
NEW ORLEANS – A manual laborer has filed a class-action suit against a Morgan City business and a Houma business over allegations of unpaid overtime.