News from 2017
Elderly couple blames World War II museum for injury
NEW ORLEANS – An elderly couple claims that a museum was responsible for the husband's injury.
Woman claims mother didn't receive proper care at New Orleans health center
NEW ORLEANS – A woman claims her mother was denied basic health care and hygienic care while at a New Orleans care center.
Woman claims Crescent Foundation, Mike's Hardware damaged her home
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is seeking damages after a contractor allegedly failed to properly complete work on her home.
Man alleges he was injured in slip and fall at Houma Walmart
NEW ORLEANS – A Mississippi man alleges that he was injured while shopping at a Houma Walmart.
Former Dimension Development Co. employee alleges violation of Louisiana Employment Discrimination Law
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman alleges she was terminated in retaliation from her job.
Couple files suit over alleged injuries sustained in collision with federal employee
NEW ORLEANS – A couple alleges they were injured in Orleans Parish when a U.S. Postal Service employee struck their vehicle from behind.
Woman alleges crack in parking lot at Jennings post office caused fall
LAKE CHARLES – A woman alleges she fractured four ribs as the result of a fall at a post office parking lot.
Woman files suit against city of Ville Platte alleging violation of constitutional rights
LAFAYETTE – A woman is seeking more than $50,000 in damages over the alleged conduct of a Villa Platte city marshall deputy.
City of Slidell opts not to challenge federal ruling against proposed panhandling license
The Slidell City Council passed a local ordinance last summer that would have required a license to panhandle after city officials reported there were 70 public complaints about nuisances caused by panhandlers.
Plaintiffs allege cancer drug Taxotere causes permanent hair loss, sue manufacturer
The first case in multi-district litigation (MDL) revolving around permanent hair loss from a breast cancer drug has been set for trial in September 2018.
Appeals court says third-party companies are liable for compensation in offshore Shell drilling unit collision
A federal appeals court recently ruled that two third-party companies involved in conducting an archaeological sonar survey near an offshore drilling unit in the Gulf of Mexico are not responsible for compensating the two companies found liable for the accident.
Marrero man allegedly failed to pay over $1,000 on bank card
GRETNA – A funding company is seeking damages for an open account.
University of Louisiana seeks over $8,000 from Orleans Parish resident
NEW ORLEANS – A university claims that they are owed over $8,000 from a former student.
Bank SNB claims Jefferson Parish failed to pay over $80,000
GRETNA – A bank is seeking damages for an unpaid line of credit.
Debt collector claims Terrytown resident is indebted for more than $2,000
GRETNA – A debt collector claims that a woman failed to pay off over $2,000.
Woman claims she fell at New Orleans Save-A-Lot
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is seeking damages for a trip and fall at a New Orleans Save-A-Lot.
Orleans Parish man claims food store failed to pay back loans
NEW ORLEANS – A food store is being sued for breach of contract and sums due.
Cavalry SPV is seeking damages for more than $3,000
NEW ORLEANS – A debt collector is seeking damages for sums due.
Couple seeks payment of $33,000 from Homebuyers Advance for overpaid mortgage
NEW ORLEANS – A couple is seeking repayment of an overpaid mortgage.
State of Louisiana accuses woman of misusing grant funds
GRETNA – A disaster recovery unit is seeking damages for sums due.