News from 2017
MP Nexlevel claims S.H. Anthony owes on mortgage
GRETNA – A company is seeking damages for sums due.
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Ville Platte deputy named in lawsuit for alleged sexual coercion
The City of Ville Platte and its police department are facing a lawsuit involving the alleged actions of its City Marshall Deputy Arthur Phillips.
New Orleans city councilman withdraws proposal to sue oil and gas companies
Jason Williams, a New Orleans city councilman, has stepped back from asking the city to sue the oil and gas industry.
Online petition calls for Louisiana governor to focus on job creation
Over 5,000 individuals have signed a petition calling for Gov. John Bel Edwards to focus on creating more jobs in Louisiana.
SEC Resources claims it is owed over $115,000 on a mortgage
GRETNA – A company is seeking nearly $120,000.
Greater New Orleans Federal Credit Union seeking over $20,000
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish-based credit union is seeking over $20,000 on a sales contract.
Altus GTS Inc. alleges former employee misappropriated trade secrets
NEW ORLEANS – A Kenner commercial debt collection agency alleges a former employee unlawfully used its confidential information.
Seadrill Americas employee claims unsafe work environment caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A medic alleges he was injured on a vessel because his employer failed to provide a safe working environment.
Assistant managers allege TACI Investments Inc. owes unpaid overtime wages
NEW ORLEANS – Two assistant managers for restaurant franchise operators allege that they were not compensated at the correct rate for overtime work and have filed a class-action suit.
ES&H Inc. employee alleges unsafe work environment caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS – Dominican Republic citizen residing in Jefferson Parish alleges that his Houma employers failed to provide a safe place to work.
Mother files wrongful death suit against Iberia Parish sheriff, deputy
LAFAYETTE – An Iberia Parish woman has filed a suit against members of the parish's law enforcement after her mentally ill adult son was killed during an officer-involved shooting.
‘Debtors' prison’ lawsuit causes New Orleans judges to waive $1 million in court fees
In hopes of avoiding a federal civil rights lawsuit over funding court transactions with fines and fees placed on predominantly poor defendants, Orleans Parish Criminal District Court (OPCDC) judges have voided $1 million in fees for court costs.
Adriatic Marine employee alleges he is owed benefits for work injury
NEW ORLEANS – A Lafourche Parish man alleges that his Raceland employer has failed to pay maintenance and cure benefits for an injury he sustained while working.
Shipyard Services alleges it is still owed $92,400 for ship repairs
NEW ORLEANS – A Plaquemine Parish company alleges it has not been paid in full for repairs it made to a ship.
Individuals allege unmarked Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. LLC of Louisiana buoy caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A Plaquemines Parish family alleges three individuals were injured when their fishing boat struck an unmarked buoy.
Man alleges law firm, Diamond Offshore and individuals violated his constitutional rights
NEW ORLEANS – A St. Tammany Parish man alleges his reputation was damaged by a frivolous petition for divorce.
Inmate alleges he was wrongfully convicted, seeks millions in damages
NEW ORLEANS – An inmate is seeking $40 million in damages over alleged defamation of character from the city of New Orleans and law enforcement officials.
Standard Mortgage claims woman failed to pay over $70,000
GRETNA – A lender is seeking damages for sums due on a promissory note.
Wells Fargo claims Gretna man defaulted on promissory note
GRETNA – Wells Fargo is seeking damages for an unpaid promissory note.
MidSouth Bank alleges it is owed over $4,000
GRETNA – A bank is seeking more than $4,000 for a promissory note.