News from February 2018
Owner of Monroe business accused of tax evasion says he won’t fight state in court
BATON ROUGE – The owner of one of three businesses accused by the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) of evading tax payments in a high-profile showcase crackdown said he won’t fight the state in court.
How to revive historical Hotel Lincoln will have no bearing in title case, Baton Rouge attorney says
Whatever the outcome of a lawsuit against the former owners of the Hotel Lincoln is, it won't be over how best to preserve the historic property, a local commercial attorney said during a recent interview.
University of Southern Mississippi seeks dismissal of former football player's suit
BATON ROUGE – An unusual lawsuit against the University of Southern Mississippi involves a former football player suing over allegations of discrimination on the basis of a medical condition and claiming the university violated Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act by discussing his condition with staff.
Meraux woman could face prison if she doesn't repay $116,000 from state high court, attorney says
A 38-year-old former payroll and accounts payable supervisor gave up her appeal rights when she entered a guilty plea this month following allegations she used an elaborate scheme to steal about $116,000 from the Louisiana Supreme Court, her attorney said during a recent interview.
Lender seeks more than $27,000 on open account
NEW ORLEANS – An LLC is seeking damages for more than $27,000 in sums due.
Building supply company seeks sums due
NEW ORLEANS – A lumber and building supply company is seeking damages for sums due.
2 attorneys placed on disability inactive status
Two attorneys have been placed on disability inactive status, one of them voluntarily, following recent and separate action by the Louisiana Supreme Court.
U.S. Senator John Kennedy a key vote on lawsuit reform bill
It is no secret that frivolous litigation has skyrocketed in recent years. As more and more personal injury trial lawyers seek to use and abuse our legal system for their own personal gain, lawsuit filings have gone through the roof.
Gretna attorney receives deferred suspension, probation over alleged trust account irregularities
Gretna attorney Elaine Appleberry, licensed to practice law in Louisiana for more than 23 years, has received a deferred suspension following a Feb. 9 Louisiana Supreme Court disciplinary proceeding over alleged trust account irregularities.
Discover Bank claims it is owed more than $6,000 from Jefferson Parish consumer
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is alleged to have failed to pay a credit card balance.
River Ridge Electric Inc. alleges Mississippi man failed to keep lookout in I-12 accident
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish company is seeking damages from a Mississippi man and a company over alleged damages from an accident in St. Tammany Parish.
Café Hope Inc. alleged to owe nearly $75,000 on promissory note
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish nonprofit is alleged to have defaulted on a promissory note.
Beraca's Restaurant patron alleges water on floor caused fall
GRETNA – A woman is seeking damages from a Metairie restaurant after falling there.
Patron alleges Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen Inc. failed to warn of water on floor that caused fall
GRETNA – A Plaquemines Parish man is seeking damages after a fall in a Gretna restaurant.
Woman seeks damages from Sears Roebuck and Co. after striking glass door
GRETNA – A Sears shopper alleges a glass door that she struck was unmarked and did not have any warning signs.
Bobby Hebert's Cajun Cannon Restaurant patron alleges sign injured legs
GRETNA – A woman alleges she was injured while exiting a restaurant because of a sign.
LVNV Funding alleges Gretna resident owes more than $1,000 on account
GRETNA – A Gretna resident is alleged to have defaulted on an account.
Red Apple Chinese Cuisine patron seeks damages after alleged fall at the restaurant
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man alleges a Metairie restaurant's failure to maintain its floors caused him to fall.
Debt collector seeks more than $3,000 from Lafitte resident
GRETNA – A Lafitte woman is alleged to have failed to pay a balance on a Walmart account.
Baton Rouge attorney reinstated following successful completion of drug treatment program
Baton Rouge attorney Lewis Burdette Blanche has been reinstated to practice following a Feb. 9 Louisiana Supreme Court opinion after his 2010 suspension over felony drug and DWI convictions, neglecting a legal matter and failing to communicate with a client.