News from May 2018
Disbarred New Orleans attorney reinstated after 24 years of trying
NEW ORLEANS — Disbarred New Orleans attorney Michael J. Riley Sr. has been readmitted to the Louisiana State Bar following a May 25 Louisiana Supreme Court decree and 24 years of repeated reapplication, litigation and court-ordered waiting.
Appeals court affirms Monroe City Schools decision to close charter school
The Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal issued a decision affirming a Fourth Judicial District Court for Ouachita Parish ruling that the Monroe City School Board (MCSB) had not erred in its decision to close Excellence Academy charter school.
Federal judge approves settlement in suit seeking unpaid overtime wages for Doris Metropolitan bartender
NEW ORLEANS – A judge in the U.S. District Court for Eastern District of Louisiana issued a ruling May 21 approving a settlement in a lawsuit seeking payment for unpaid overtime for a bartender at Doris Metropolitan.
Appellate court backs decision barring suit by attorney accused of unduly influencing mentally ill man's will
SHREVEPORT – The Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal affirmed a Bossier Parish court finding that a Bossier City attorney and his wife can’t sue the son of a deceased client for unpaid services in a case where they have been found to have influenced the father to disinherit his son before his death.
Louisiana appellate court grants Hixson Autoplex of Monroe summary judgment in dispute over repairs done to BMW
The Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal issued a ruling on May 23 to grant summary judgment to Hixson Autoplex of Monroe in a suit stemming from allegations that its repairs had caused further damages to a customer's car.
St. Martin Parish sues drug companies for alleged roles in contributing to opioid epidemic
BATON ROUGE – St. Martin Parish is suing several drug companies and drug distributors that it claims played a part in the opioid epidemic.
New Orleans marijuana dispensary license fight raises questions about process
A race to obtain permits for some of the state's first medical marijuana dispensaries has at least one business suing over not being selected for a regional license.
American Express is seeking nearly $8,000
American Express claims that it is owed nearly $8,000.
Velocity Investments claims that woman owes it more than $20,000
A company claims that it is owed more than $20,000.
JH Portfolio Debt Equities claims that it is owed more than $2,500
A company is seeking more than $2,500.
JH Portfolio Debt Equities claims that Orleans Parish man owes it nearly $2,000
A company is seeking nearly $2,000 in sums due.
American Express is seeking nearly $12,000
American Express is seeking nearly $12,000.
JH Portfolio Debt Equities is seeking more than $1,500
A company claims that it is owed more than $1,500.
JH Portfolio Debt Equities claims that woman owes it more than $2,000
A company is seeking more than $2,000 from a woman.
Bank of Louisiana claims that it is owed more than $50,000
A bank is seeking over $50,000.
Woman claims that she got infection while getting a manicure and pedicure at Regal Nails
A woman claims that she got an infection while she was at a salon.
Woman allegedly owes 120 West Partners nearly $30,000
A company claims that it is owed nearly $30,000.
120 West Partners claims that it is owed nearly $30,000
A company claims that it is owed nearly $30,000.
A woman claims that she slipped and fell at a Walmart
A woman is seeking damages after she allegedly slipped and fell at a Walmart.
Judge denies motion to amend complaint against Sun Life Financial alleging fraudulent withdrawals
NEW ORLEANS – A judge in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana recently denied a motion to amend a complaint against Sun Life Financial and other defendants in a case alleging fraudulent withdrawals from an annuity.