News from March 2018
Capital One is seeking over $4,800 on account
GRETNA – Capital One claims it is owed over $4,800.
Bayou Bridge pipeline construction to continue, federal judge rules
Construction of the Bayou Bridge pipeline will continue, a federal judge ruled earlier this month, casting aside objections from environmental groups who tried to put a stop to the construction of the final leg of the project due to concerns about the impact it will have on the land and wildlife.
Woman claims ex-husband prescribed addictive drug to her, then sought divorce
GRETNA – A woman claims that her husband, who is a doctor, prescribed her an addictive medication and then divorced her.
State Supreme Court calls for consolidation of allegations against attorney
Attorney George Martin Gates IV of Greenbelt, Maryland, could face reprimand or probation following a recent Louisiana Supreme Court order to consolidate allegations against him involving two matters.
Supreme Court orders allegations consolidated against Gretna attorney after disbarment recommendation
Gretna attorney Juan Carlos Labadie could face disbarment following a recent Louisiana Supreme Court order to consolidate various allegations against him, including his attempts in 2014 to unseat a judge who was presiding over a custody battle with Labadie's ex-wife.
Capital One Bank is seeking over $1,800
GRETNA – Capital One claims it is owed over $1,800 from a customer.
Advocacy Center attorney said Homer prison has gone too far in controlling inmates
BATON ROUGE—Some inmates in Louisiana might get some legal recourse for alleged harsh treatment in a class-action suit brought against the Louisiana Department of Corrections and the David Wade Correctional Center (DWCC).
Louisiana coffee importer loses bid to collect on $2.6 million debt
ST. LOUIS — U.S. District Judge Jean Hamilton of the Eastern District of Missouri has dismissed a counterclaim against Ronnoco Coffee LLC and MidAmerica Roasterie by a Louisiana coffee importer.
Coalition for Common Sense attorney blames high car insurance rates on lawsuit abuse
BATON ROUGE — Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon has been quoted as saying he believes lawsuit abuse is one of the biggest reasons auto insurance rates are so high in Louisiana, and at least one attorney agrees with him.
Capital One is seeking nearly $3,000
Capital One is seeking more than $2,500 in sums due.
Capital One is seeking more than $3,000 for an open account
Capital One is seeking more than $3,000 for an open account.
A man claims that his car was struck by a driver who then fled the scene
A man claims that his car was struck by a driver who then allegedly fled the scene.
Midland Funding LLC is seeking more than $1,600 in sums due
&&& A funding company is seeking more than $1,600 in sums due.
A woman claims that her skin was burnt by a facial treatment
A woman is seeking damages for an incident that allegedly took place at a spa.
Federal lawsuit alleges abuse, neglect at David Wade Correctional Center
BATON ROUGE – Two prisoners have filed a federal class-action lawsuit against David Wade Correctional Center in Homer and the Louisiana Department of Corrections alleging that inmates are “being held in extreme, abusive conditions” and are treated with “cruel and unusual punishment,” according to the lawsuit filed on Feb. 20.
Luba Casualty Insurance Company is seeking damages for an alleged incident at a work site
An insurance company is seeking damages after a man allegedly was injured at a work site.
Amko Fence-Kenner LLC claims that it is owed more than $67,000
A company claims that it is contractually owed more than $67,000.
Midland Funding LLC is seeking damages for an open account
A funding company is seeking damages of more than $1,000.
Midland Funding LLC is seeking damages for an open account
A funding company is seeking damages for an open account.
Midland Funding LLC is seeking more than $2,000
A funding company is seeking damages for an open account.