News from 2017
Southeastern Louisiana University sues over unpaid debt
GRETNA – Southeastern Louisiana University is seeking damages for a former student's open account.
Texas supply company sues over open account
GRETNA – A Texas supply company is seeking nearly $10,000 on an open account.
Baker judge publicly reprimanded following alleged neglect of client trust account
Baker attorney and city court judge Kirk Anthony Williams has been publicly reprimanded following an Oct. 27 Louisiana Supreme Court disciplinary proceeding over allegations he mishandled his private practice client trust account.
Lafayette attorney suspended for multiple violations
Lafayette attorney Richard Eugene Smith has been suspended for 60 days after an Oct. 16 Louisiana Supreme Court disciplinary proceeding following allegations he mishandled his client trust account and practiced law while he was ineligible to do so.
Parties file motions after ruling deems 32nd Judicial District election method as unconstitutional
Despite a ruling in a lawsuit involving the NAACP and the governor that the method of electing judges in the 32nd Judicial District is discriminatory, both sides are arguing how voting in the 32nd Judicial District should be handled
New Orleans attorney disbarred following multiple allegations, several years of discipline
New Orleans attorney Richard C. Teissier has been disbarred following an Oct. 27 Louisiana Supreme Court disciplinary proceeding over allegations that included engaging in the unauthorized practice of law.
T&I Siding & Gutters sues to collect more than $12,000
NEW ORLEANS – A siding and gutters company is seeking more than $12,000 from a couple, claiming that the firm was never paid.
Delgado Community College files suit alleging open account
NEW ORLEANS – A community college is seeking damages for an open account.
Delgado Community College sues former student over unpaid debt
NEW ORLEANS – A community college is seeking damages from a former student.
Former University of Louisiana student accused of past-due account
NEW ORLEANS – The University of Louisiana is seeking damages for sums due from a former student.
University of Louisiana seeks more than $4,000 from former student
NEW ORLEANS – The University of Louisiana is seeking more than $4,400 for sums due.
3rd Circuit Court of Appeal upholds class-action status in double-billing case
A Louisiana 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal panel has upheld a lower court’s ruling certifying a case against West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital and other defendants as a class-action lawsuit
Jefferson Parish resident accused of owing over $1,000 to university
GRETNA – A university is seeking more than $1,000 from a Jefferson Parish resident.
University of New Orleans claims student owes money for spring 2016 semester
GRETNA – A university is seeking damages for sums due.
Funding company alleges retail customer owes $1,200
GRETNA –A funding company is suing a customer, alleging she owes about $1,200 on an open account.
Capital One alleges customer owes more than $2,700
GRETNA –Capital One is suing a customer, alleging she owes more than $2,700.
Orleans Parish man claims his employment was wrongfully ended after an injury
GRETNA – An Orleans Parish man is seeking damages for wrongful termination after he was injured.
Funding company alleges Bankcard customer owes more than $1,000
GRETNA – A funding company is suing a Bankcard customer, alleging he owes more than $1,000.
Capital One alleges customer owes nearly $3,000
GRETNA – Capital One is suing a customer, alleging he owes nearly $3,000.
Association: Flood authority's case could harm oil companies despite Supreme Court denial to hear appeal
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East's failed lawsuit against oil companies could harm the industry's ability to do business in Louisiana, a trade association official said.