News from July 2018
Bank of America files court action on past-due mortgage
GRETNA – Bank of America is seeking sums due on a mortgage.
U.S. Bank Trust seeks more than $102,000 on unpaid mortgage
GRETNA – A bank is seeking more than $102,000 in sums due.
Federal appeals court sides with VA in Lafayette doctor's racial discrimination case
A federal appeals court upheld a lower court's decision dismissing a Veterans Administration physician's racial discrimination lawsuit.
Platinum Home Mortgage Co. files suit seeking more than $121,000
GRETNA – A mortgage company is seeking more than $121,000 in sums due.
Bamboula's bar, former employee agree to settle sexual harassment claim
NEW ORLEANS - New Orleans bar Bamboula’s has reached a settlement after former employee Julianna Vasquez filed a lawsuit claiming one of the bar's managers repeatedly sexually harassed her.
Woman seeks damages for fall at Lakeside Shopping Center
GRETNA – A woman is seeking damages following an alleged fall at Lakeside Shopping Center.
Wells Fargo asks court to allow sale of mortgaged property
GRETNA – Wells Fargo Bank NA is seeking court approval to seize and sell a property to recover more than $138,000 allegedly due on the mortgage.
Wells Fargo looks to sell property to get back $114,484 due
GRETNA – Wells Fargo Bank NA is seeking approval to seize and sell a mortgage holder's property to pay $114,484.33, plus interest, due on the note.
Barclays Bank Delaware claims customer owes $3,939 on Visa account
GRETNA – A bank is seeking payment of nearly $4,000 allegedly due on a Visa card account.
Man blames Jefferson Parish for fall outside house
GRETNA – A man is seeking damages in connection with an alleged fall outside of his house.
Orleans Parish sheriff names New York Times in libel suit
A complaint filed in Eastern Louisiana Court July 13 brings claims of libel against the New York Times in its coverage of the office of Marlin Gusman, the sheriff of Orleans Parish. The case revolves around a 2018 story characterized as a video op-ed that appeared on the New York Times site.
Former employee files whistleblower suit against VA Canteen Services
In a complaint filed July 11, counsel for plaintiff Terri Hunter brings a whistleblower claim against the Department of Veterans Affairs Canteen Services in the Western District of Louisiana – alleging that the plaintiff was retaliated against for reporting poor handling of food and drug products.
Woman says she slipped and fell in Acme Oyster House
GRETNA –A woman claims that she was caused to trip and fall on an uneven surface.
U.S. Forensic LLC is seeking more than $10,000
NEW ORLEANS – An LLC is seeking more than $10,000.
Woman claims she was struck by a Taco Bell employee
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is seeking damages, claiming she was assaulted by a Taco Bell employee.
CitiMortgage is seeking more than $114,000 from borrowers
GRETNA – CitiMortgage is seeking more than $114,000.
Bill concerning civil forfeiture sent to House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure
A civil forfeiture bill sponsored by state Rep. Jerome Zeringue (R-Houma) was recently sent to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure for review.
Bill proposing qui tam action is sent to House committee
A bill proposing a qui tam action for people who report fraud against the state of Louisiana was recently sent to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
Governor signs bill concerning divorce and spousal support
BATON ROUGE — Gov. John Bel Edwards recently signed a bill expanding on and clarifying legislation related to divorce and spousal support.
Ineligible Leesville attorney faces possible suspension
NEW ORLEANS — Leesville attorney Bradley O’Neal Hicks, currently ineligible to practice law in Louisiana, faces possible suspension following a July 13 Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (recommendation to the state Supreme Court over multiple charges by the office of disciplinary counsel.