News from February 2018
Federal judge dismisses employment discrimination case against NAMI New Orleans
A New Orleans-based nonprofit organization has had a small victory over claims of discrimination filed by a former employee.
Federal judge hands down scathing memorandum to Under Armour's legal team in personal injury lawsuit
On Feb. 16, U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark L. Hornsby issued a scathing memorandum to Under Armour Retail of Louisiana LLC’s legal team, Lawrence and Associates, after they failed to properly follow court orders while attempting to prove why their case should be removed from state court and moved to federal court.
Eastern District of Louisiana court finds two companies liable in barge collision
A federal court ruled Feb. 14 in a lawsuit involving Marquette Transportation Co. LLC, Kostmayer Construction LLC and Ameri-Force Craft Services Inc. over a barge allision that took place in 2014.
Louisiana citizens tackle redistricting during Fair Districts Louisiana’s summit
On Jan. 19, citizens and politicians gathered to discuss the issue of redistricting in Louisiana at a summit put on by Fair Districts Louisiana, a bipartisan movement that aims to change the way redistricting is done in the state.
Woman claims Sheraton elevator dropped unexpectedly
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is seeking damages for an incident that allegedly took place in an elevator at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel.
Woman claims she was injured in fall at New Orleans Hamburger and Seafood
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is seeking damages for a slip and fall in a local restaurant.
New Orleans International Airport accused of negligence in woman's fall
NEW ORLEANS – A woman claims that she was caused to slip and fall in Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
A woman claims that she was caused to trip and fall in a Dollar Tree Store
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is seeking damages for an alleged trip and fall in a Dollar Tree store.
Woman claims she fell while boarding American Airlines flight
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is seeking damages, claiming that she slipped and fell while boarding a flight for American Airlines.
Tulane Medical Center accused of negligence in man's fall
NEW ORLEANS – A man claims that he was injured when he slipped and fell at a local medical center.
Construction worker accused of dropping load of asphalt on car
NEW ORLEANS – An employee of a construction company allegedly dropped hot asphalt on a car.
Woods Plumbing trying to collect on $2,500 debt
NEW ORLEANS – A plumbing company claims that it is owed more than $2,000 from a customer in Orleans Parish.
American Express is seeking more than $22,000
NEW ORLEANS – American Express claims that it is owed more than $22,000 by an Orleans Parish resident.
Inspirenola Charter Schools accused of negligence after girl breaks her finger in class
NEW ORLEANS — A woman claims that her child's finger was broken due to a defective chair at her school.
Lafayette attorney disbarred despite dissent of two state Supreme Court justices
Lafayette attorney Harold D. Register Jr. has been disbarred following a Feb. 14 Louisiana Supreme Court disciplinary proceeding despite dissent from two justices who said they would have preferred Register be suspended.
Coca-Cola files lawsuit seeking more than $3,400
NEW ORLEANS – Coca-Cola is seeking more than $3,400 from a business owner.
Plaintiff claims negligence led to vehicle accident
GRETNA – A foodservice company is seeking damages for an incident it claims was caused by a contractor's negligence.
Surgical center seeks over $28,000 from defendant
GRETNA – A surgical center claims it is owed over $28,000.
Discover Bank is seeking payment of more than $6,800
GRETNA – Discover Bank claims it is owed more than $6,800.
Bank seeks $3,200 in unpaid debt
GRETNA – Capital One is seeking more than $3,200 from a man.