News from 2017
Appeals panel remands case involving robbery Dollar Tree parking lot
A woman who sued Dollar Tree after claiming she was mugged in its parking lot in 2014 will see her case remanded after a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit vacated the lower court's ruling.
University of New Orleans seeks over $2,000 from former student
GRETNA – A university is seeking damages for an open account.
Opelousas attorney permanently disbarred following allegations in 10 matters
Opelousas attorney Robert B. Purser has been permanently disbarred following an Oct. 9 Louisiana Supreme Court disciplinary proceeding over alleged misconduct in 10 legal matters, including conversion of more than $297,000 from multiple clients.
Department of Environmental Quality: Ruling in air quality-case may be detrimental to state economy
A dispute over air-quality designations has direct ties to economic prosperity in Louisiana, according to a Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) administrator.
Westwego man accused of owing over $2,000 on bank card
GRETNA – A company claims a Westwego resident has an outstanding balance on a bank card.
Midland Funding accuses Harvey resident of defaulting on HSN account
GRETNA – A debt collector is seeking sums due on an HSN account.
Midland Funding claims Gretna resident failed to make payments on HSN account
GRETNA – A debt collector claims a Gretna woman owes more than $3,000.
Gretna resident accused of owing over $5,000 on Visa card
GRETNA – A bank is seeking more than $5,000 on an open account.
Discover Bank claims Jefferson Parish resident owes more than $13,000
GRETNA – Discover Bank is seeking more than $13,000 on an open account.
Greg Lail LLC seeks over $50,000 for electrical contracting work
GRETNA – A company is seeking more than $50,000, claiming it never received payment for electrical contracting services.
A man is seeking damages, claiming that a fence fell on him
A man claims that he was injured when a fence allegedly fell on him.
A man claims that he was caused to fall from a defective balcony
A man is seeking damages, claiming that he was caused to fall from a faulty balcony.
A university is seeking nearly $2,000 for an open account
A university is seeking damages for an open account.
University of New Orleans is seeking over $1,700
A university is seeking over $1,700.
Louisiana Media Company LLC, others accused of negligence
Two individuals are seeking damages, claiming that they were caused to fall into an unmarked hole.
A woman who allegedly fell at the Blue Crab Restaurant & Oyster Bar is seeking damages
A woman is seeking damages due to allegedly falling from a steep step.
An individual is seeking damages from Walmart and other entities
An individual is seeking damages, claiming that Walmart and Burger King were negligent in placing signage to warn him about a wet floor.
New Orleans attorney suspended over failing to communicate with client, other allegations
New Orleans attorney and Bruno and Bruno law firm co-founder Joseph M. Bruno Sr. received a partially stayed 90-day suspension following allegations he failed to communicate with a client for nine months.
Midland Funding seeks more than $1,200 on an open account
GRETNA – A debt collector claims a Marrero resident owes over $1,200.