News from July 2018
New Orleans driver gets partial summary judgment in I-10 accident case
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans driver Eric Brown obtained a partial summary judgment against another motorist through a motion that showed he did not effectively contribute to a car accident on Interstate 10.
State files to seize property from accused marijuana dealer
GRETNA – The state of Louisiana is seeking damages from an individual who was in possession of marijuana.
Louisiana seeks to seize property of defendant facing marijuana charge
GRETNA – The State of Louisiana is seeking damages for an individual's possession of marijuana.
State of Louisiana seeks to seize defendant's property in drug case
GRETNA – The state of Louisiana is seeking to seize property from an individual charged with the possession of illegal drugs.
Wells Fargo is seeking over $7,800 in sums due
NEW ORLEANS – Wells Fargo is seeking more than $7,000 in sums due.
Environmental rights group lauds decision to allow review of paid actors at New Orleans council meeting
NEW ORLEANS — The head of an environmental rights group is praising a judge's decision to let power plant opponents gather potential evidence from an investigation into paid actors disrupting its protest against Entergy New Orleans at a New Orleans City Council meeting in October 2017.
Service Pump & Supply alleges Louisiana company owes more than $100,000 for power generators
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington company alleges a Louisiana business failed to pay in full for the rental of power generators.
Federal judge throws out damages motion seeking $1.5 million against Pa. and La. law enforcement and court officials
ALLENTOWN – A federal judge has thrown out a motion from a Louisiana man seeking $1.5 million in damages from the Superior Court of Pennsylvania, the Berks County Court of Common Pleas Clerk, the Bossier City, La. Police Department for allegedly violating his rights U.S. Constitution through incarcerating him based upon forged documents.
Cach LLC claims borrower owes more than $7,200
GRETNA – Cach LLC is seeking more than $7,200.
LVNV Funding is seeking more than $9,500
GRETNA – LVNV Funding is seeking more than $9,500.
LADB split in disbarment recommendation for New Orleans attorney over falsifying documents
NEW ORLEANS — Longtime New Orleans attorney Errol John Ware faces possible permanent disbarment following a split Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) recommendation to the state Supreme Court over allegations that included lacking candor before a court and falsifying documents.
Appeals court sides with Allstate in client's suit over additional costs from auto accident
The Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court ruling for involuntary dismissal in a claim between Allstate Insurance Company and its customer Tracy Brumfield.
VW Credit is seeking more than $15,000 on a lease
GRETNA – VW Credit Leasing is seeking more than $15,000 in sums due.
Standard Mortgage is seeking more than $72,000
GRETNA – A mortgage corporation is seeking more than $72,000.
The state of Louisiana seeks forfeiture of alleged marijuana grow house
GRETNA – The state of Louisiana is seeking forfeiture of a property that was being used to grow marijuana.
New Orleans man claims his car was rear ended multiple times
GRETNA – A man claims that his car was struck repeatedly by another vehicle.
Man seeks damages following incident in townhome elevator
GRETNA – A couple is seeking damages after the husband became trapped in an elevator that fell two stories.
New Orleans lawyer named receiver in $100 million Ponzi scheme case
A federal judge appointed New Orleans lawyer Alysson Mills as the receiver for what could be the largest Ponzi scheme in Mississippi history.
Regions Bank claims mortgagor is in default
GRETNA – Regions Bank is seeking damages for an unpaid mortgage.
Student sues Loyola University New Orleans after his suspension regarding sexual assault allegations
NEW ORLEANS – A former Loyola University New Orleans student recently filed a federal suit against the college after he was suspended by the school following accusations of sexual assault involving another student and alleged violations of the school's code of conduct policy.