News from June 2018
Dollar Tree targeted in handicap ramp injury lawsuit
GRETNA — A husband and wife are seeking damages related to an injury allegedly suffered at a Dollar Tree store.
Triple G Supply seeks $75,000 payment for construction supplies
GRETNA – A supply company claimed in a May 22 lawsuit filed in the 24th Judicial District Court that a customer failed to pay more than $74,000 due on an open account.
State Farm prevails in appeal of suit alleging fallen tree caused house cracks
SHREVEPORT – The Second Circuit Court of Appeals determined that a trial judge did not err in granting judgment to State Farm in a suit that alleged the insurer acted in bad faith when it wouldn’t cover damage to the foundation of a Downsville home that the homeowners claimed was from a tree that fell on their house.
Appeals court affirms Union Parish court ruling in favor of RSI Building Products in payment dispute
SHREVEPORT – The Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal recently upheld a decision by a trial court regarding a dispute about payment for building and roofing supplies.
Loss of BASS tourneys raises concerns about over-litigation in Louisiana
The relocation of major bass fishing tournaments has heightened concerns that the proliferation of environmental lawsuits has altered the economy and culture of southern Louisiana.
Capital One says credit card holder owes more than $3,000
GRETNA – Capital One Bank (USA), NA filed a lawsuit May 11 in the 24th Judicial District Court, alleging that Apollo Morgan owes more than $3,000 on an open credit card account.
Discover Bank claims account holder owes more than $15,000
GRETNA – Discover Bank claimed in a lawsuit filed on June 1 against Yousset S. Dekmak in the 24th Judicial District Court that it is owed more than $15,000 under an open account.
Capital One Bank looks to recover balance due on Louisiana account
GRETNA – Capital One Bank (USA), NA filed a lawsuit June 1 against Ashley A. Toney in the 24th Judicial District Court, alleging that the defendant owes more than $1,000 on an open credit card account.
Capital One trying to collect past due balance of nearly $10,000
GRETNA – Capital One Bank (USA), NA filed a lawsuit June 1 against Samuel J. Farmer in the 24th Judicial District Court alleging that the defendant owes more than $9,000 under an open credit card account.
Capital One seeks to recover more than $4,000 owed on credit card account
GRETNA – Capital One Bank (USA), NA filed a lawsuit June 1 against Zylkia M. Lozano in the 24th Judicial District Court alleging amounts are owed by the defendant under an open credit card account.
Capital One trying to collect more than $10,000 in past due payments
GRETNA – Capital One Bank (USA), NA filed a lawsuit June 1 against Awatif B. Hanna in the 24th Judicial District Court alleging amounts are owed by the defendant under an open credit card account.
Capital One is seeking nearly $6,000 from Louisiana consumer
GRETNA – Capital One Bank (USA) NA claims that it is owed more than $5,000 in connection with an open credit card account.
Capital One claims man owes more than $5,500 in past due credit card payments
Capital One Bank (USA) NA claims that it is owed more than $5,000 in connection with an open credit card account.
Partco alleges fired employee hacked website, email
A complaint filed May 24 in U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana alleges a recently terminated employee hacked into the company's website and email system, essentially rendering both unusable; and took client files when she left.
Lack of in-person interpreter for nonverbal deaf man leads to discrimination claim against health care provider
A man who is deaf, visually impaired and nonverbal is suing a medical care center, claiming the center deprived him of his rights by denying him an in-person interpreter to explain his treatment and instead forced him to use a VRI (video-remote interpreting) device.
Troubles piling up for suspended Sunset attorney Roy Richard
Suspended Sunset attorney Roy Joseph Richard Jr. faces possible additional suspension following a recommendation issued May 29 by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee. He allegedly failed to press his imprisoned client's case for post-conviction relief.
Longtime New Orleans attorney receives fully deferred suspension, conditions
New Orleans attorney Bruce C. Ashley II, practicing in Louisiana for more than 43 years, has received an entirely deferred suspension following a May 25 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding after issues reportedly caused at least in part by his issues with alcoholism.
Fired banker cites age discrimination in lawsuit
A Louisiana woman is suing the bank where she served as an employee for 19 years, alleging Sabine State Bank & Trust Co. terminated her without cause in part because of her age and a desire to bring in “new blood.”
Woman claims that she fell into a hole at Champions Square
A woman claims that she fell into a hole at Champions Square.
Ally Financial claims that it is owed more than $24,000
A financial institution is seeking more than $24,000 in sums due.