News from August 2018
Capital One is seeking more than $755,000
NEW ORLEANS – Capital One claims that it is owed more than $755,000.
Slip and fall inside a Sketchers store prompts lawsuit
A woman accuses a Sketchers Factory Outlet store of negligence after she slipped and fell.
Janitorial maintenance company seeks more than $69,000 on an account balance
A janitorial maintenance company accuses a sanitary supplier of nonpayment.
State files for damages stemming from drug possession
GRETNA – The state of Louisiana is seeking damages for possession of an illegal substance.
Court dismisses food services manager's discrimination claim
NEW ORLEANS -- A federal court has dismissed a claim of discrimination filed by a food service manager against her former employer, a parish juvenile detention center.
Biomedical company awarded $4,000 in legal fees, not the $8,728 it sought
NEW ORLEANS – A judge in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana recently determined a Covington-based biomedical company is entitled to $4,000 in attorneys' fees in a dispute over specially formulated medical foods.
Delegation of clergy goes to White House to discuss prison reform, other legislation related to African-Americans
WASHINGTON — The Memphis-based bishop of Temple Church of God in Christ and a delegation of clergyman met with Senior White House Adviser Kevin Childs Tuesday to discuss issues related to African-Americans.
Bienville Street spa owner blames landlords for untimely repairs
A spa owner accuses two property owners of not fixing its property after flooding.
Aviation companies in contract dispute over management fees
An aviation company accuses another business of not paying a monthly management fee.
Ergon-St. James awarded $10 million for damages to terminal/dock facility struck by two ships
NEW ORLEANS – A judge in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District Louisiana recently awarded more than $10 million in damages to the owner of a crude oil shipping terminal and dock that was damaged by two two ships that had collided.
Suspension recommended for Ponchatoula attorney over alleged misconduct in community property case
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Ponchatoula attorney Carol E. Parker faces possible suspension following a recommendation issued Aug. 20 by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee over alleged misconduct committed eight years ago.
LADB hearing panel recommends permanent suspension for Deridder attorney
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Deridder attorney Mitchel M. Evans II faces possible permanent disbarment following a recommendation issued Aug. 16 by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee.
Mandeville attorney allowed to resign in lieu of discipline over misconduct blamed on cocaine addiction
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) – Mandeville attorney Gregory Timothy Discon, who was recommended for disbarment earlier this summer over admitted misconduct blamed on cocaine addiction, has been allowed to permanently resign following two Aug. 10 Louisiana Supreme Court orders.
Jefferson Capital Systems claims customer owes more than $3,700
GRETNA – A capital company is seeking more than $3,700.
Bank of America sues for nearly $100,000 in alleged overdue mortgage payments
GRETNA – Bank of America filed a lawsuit on Aug. 17 against Taisha Williams Payne, in the 24th Judicial District Court, alleging sums due on executory process. The lawsuit alleges that Payne failed to make payments on her mortgage.
RPV Plumbing sues for alleged $5,000 late bill
NEW ORLEANS – RPV Plumbing & Heating LLC filed a lawsuit on Aug. 15, claiming a customer failed to pay a $5,000 bill.
Ochsner Clinic Foundation sued after alleged trip-and-fall accident
GRETNA – A plaintiff is seeking damages from Ochsner Clinic Foundation, claiming she tripped and fell on a staircase inside the atrium at 1514 Jefferson Highway.
Woman claims serious leg injuries after trip-and-fall outdoor accident
NEW ORLEANS – A woman claims she seriously injured her leg after stepping into a hole in the ground at 237 Mandeville St., New Orleans.
Unifund, which helps consumers with debt relief, seeks $26,235.55 in past due payments
NEW ORLEANS – A funding company is seeking more than $26,000.
Hyundai is seeking more than $30,000 in sums due
GRETNA – Hyundai Motor Finance Co. has filed a lawsuit against Wanda Thorny Bryant and Henry B. Bryant, in the 24th Judicial District Court, alleging sums due.