News from March 2018
Man claims he was caused to slip and fall in casino bathroom
GRETNA – A man claims that he was caused to slip and fall in a bathroom at a casino.
American Express is seeking more than $23,000
American Express is seeking more than $23,000.
University system board seeks $3,500 on alleged unpaid account
GRETNA – A university is seeking more than $3,500 in sums due.
Financial company is seeking more than $42,000
GRETNA – A financial company is seeking more than $42,000.
Court denies partial summary judgment for UPS worker injured while delivering furniture
NEW ORLEANS -- Judge Eldon E. Fallon of U.S. District Court for the Eastern District denied a UPS worker's motion for a partial summary judgment against Weeks Marine Inc., finding that the issue of liability between the parties does not meet the necessary requirements.
1st Circuit remands case over attic ladder injury
The Louisiana 1st Circuit Court of Appeal has issued a mixed ruling in a case in which a man sued a general contractor alleging he was injured while touring a home he considered leasing.
Appeals court upholds ruling against Golden Nugget Casino
The Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling that favors an employee in a lawsuit filed against Golden Nugget Casino.
Funding company seeks more than $4,000 in lawsuit
GRETNA – A funding company is seeking damages for sums due.
3rd Circuit affirms settlement against Riceland Petroleum, BP
The Louisiana 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal has affirmed a decision to settle claims that Riceland Petroleum Co. and BP America Production Co. caused property damage in a legacy lawsuit filed by multiple landowners in Jefferson Davis Parish.
Federal appeals court sends asbestos case back to state level
A lawsuit against a private shipyard company accused of exposing a former employee’s daughter to asbestos which allegedly caused her to die of cancer has been sent back to state court.
Capital One is seeking over $4,800
GRETNA – Capital One is seeking nearly $4,800.
Capital One Bank files lawsuit seeking over $2,100
GRETNA – Capital One is seeking more than $2,100 from a customer.
Appeals court reverses $104,000 judgment over business loans
NEW ORLEANS — On March 7, the Louisiana 4th Circuit Court of Appeal found a trial court erred in granting a partial summary judgment of $104,000 in favor of Ramon V. Jarrell after a business deal went sour between him and Jessie L. Conerly.
Capital One is seeking balance of over $6,800
GRETNA – Capital One is seeking more than $6,800 in sums due.
Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit upholds $59,000 judgment against Duncan Oil
LAKE CHARLES -- The Louisiana Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit has affirmed a 2016 judgment rendered by the Louisiana Board of Tax Appeals favoring the Calcasieu Parish School Board’s case against Duncan Oil Inc. in its entirety.
Whitney Bank claims it is owed over $38,000 on open account
GRETNA – Whitney Bank is seeking over $38,000.
Judge throws out teacher’s lawsuit against charter school involving claims of sexual harassment
A federal judge earlier this month ruled that a teacher at William J. Fischer School in Algiers, La. cannot sue the school itself over sexual harassment allegations because the school investigated her complaints. The ruling also stated that because the plaintiff’s alleged injuries “arise out of and in the course of her employment,” that her claim of negligence against Algiers Charter Schools Association (ACSA) should be dismissed.
Federal judge details reasons for Bayou Bridge Pipeline decision
A federal judge who stopped construction of the Bayou Bridge Pipeline last month has explained her ruling, stating that the long-term impact the pipeline will have on the environment is greater than the damage that stopping it would do.
Discover Bank is seeking more than $15,000
GRETNA – Discover Bank is seeking more than $15,000.
Man claims he slipped and fell in hotel shower
GRETNA – A man is seeking damages after he was injured in a bathroom fall.