News from July 2018
University of New Orleans claims former student owes more than $3,500
NEW ORLEANS – The University of New Orleans is seeking more than $3,500 allegedly owed by a former student on an open account.
Guest accuses Hilton New Orleans Riverside of negligence
NEW ORLEANS – A woman claims that she slipped and fell at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel.
Couple seeks damages after wife allegedly fell in Winn-Dixie
NEW ORLEANS – A couple is seeking damages resulting from an allged fall in a Winn-Dixie store.
JTS Capital claims New Orleans Private Wealth owes $150,000
GRETNA – JTS Capital II Investors LLC is seeking payment of $150,000 allegedly owed by New Orleans Private Wealth Management LLC.
Former employee claims Rooms to Go fired her based on age
GRETNA – A woman is suing former employer Rooms to Go Louisiana Corp., alleging that the company unfairly terminated her because of her age.
Target customer accuses store of negligence following wheelchair accident
GRETNA – A man is seeking damages after claiming that he was thrown from a wheelchair in a Target store.
The McDonnel Group says it's owed more than $3 million for French Quarter project
A construction company filed a complaint on June 28, saying it’s entitled to more than $3 million for a recent project.
Client claims Becnel Law Firm mishandled on-the-job accident case
GRETNA – A Becnel Law Firm LLC client claims the firm was negligent in representing him.
LADB hearing committee recommends charges against Lafayette attorney be dismissed
Professional conduct rule violation charges against Lafayette attorney David Patrick Keating should be dismissed, according to a recommendation issued July 10 by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee.
Louisiana Coalition for Common Sense director: Talc verdict indicative of St. Louis' 'judicial hellhole' standing
Jim Harris thinks the nearly $5 billion plaintiff award in the latest Johnson & Johnson asbestos trial says more about the jurisdiction where the verdict was rendered than it does about the strength of the evidence presented by the plaintiffs.
RPM Automotive Specialist named in breach of contract suit
GRETNA – A man is seeking damages, claiming that the car he bought was not to the agreed specifications.
River Birch LLC files suit seeking more than $13,000
GRETNA – An LLC is seeking more than $13,000 in sums due.
Psychologist claims former partner billed for his services
GRETNA – An LLC and a practitioner are seeking damages after a partner allegedly began to take clients.
Patterson Structural Moving and Shoring is seeking $30,000
GRETNA – A moving and shoring company is seeking $30,000.
Harrah’s New Orleans sued for allegedly assaulting two gamblers who said they were card counting
NEW ORLEANS – A federal lawsuit recently was filed by two men who claim they were playing blackjack at Harrah’s New Orleans Casino when casino workers and employees of the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office allegedly assaulted and illegally detained the two after claiming they were card counting.
Appeals court remands Shreveport firefighter's dismissal back to district court
SHREVEPORT – The Louisiana 2nd Circuit Court of Appeal recently reversed the decision of the First Judicial District Court for Caddo Parish concerning the dismissal of a Shreveport firefighter who lost his job after being accused of knowledge of improper conduct but failing to report it.
Capital One files court action seeking over $2,200
GRETNA – Capital One claims that they are owed more than $2,200 from a customer.
Capital One claims open account of over $2,900
GRETNA – Capital One is seeking more than $2,900 in sums due.
Nunez Community College seeks more than $1,200 from former student
GRETNA – A community college is seeking more than $1,200 in sums due.
New Orleans association claims Realtor misrepresented properties
GRETNA – A Realtor's association claims that a Realtor misrepresented properties.