News from May 2018
Avita Pharmacy accused of negligence after allegedly giving man wrong prescription
A man is seeking damages after he allegedly received the wrong prescription.
Eagle Scaffolding and Equipment Company Inc. allegedly failed to inspect buck hoist
A woman is seeking damages on behalf of her husband, who allegedly was injured while at a worksite.
A woman claims that she tripped and fell over a hole at Park Timbers Swim & Tennis Club
A woman claims that she was injured at a swim and tennis club.
610 Baronne St. LLC accused of negligence after man allegedly wedges foot in water-damaged carpet
A man is seeking damages after he allegedly wedged his foot into water-damaged carpet.
New Orleans environmental attorney placed on probation following 2014 cyberstalking charge
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — New Orleans-based environmental attorney Stuart H. Smith, practicing in Louisiana for almost 32 years, has received a voluntary deferred suspension following a May 11 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding after he was convicted of cyberstalking.
Houston attorney permanently disbarred following allegations in single client matter
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Houston attorney Jose W. Vega, admitted to the bar in Louisiana 1993, has been permanently disbarred following a May 11 Louisiana Supreme Court attorney disciplinary proceeding.
Federal judge rules that it is 'premature' to determine enforceability of contract in lawsuit involving Andarko
A federal judge has denied Andarko Petroleum Corp.’s motion for summary judgment against co-defendant Dolphin Services LLC in a lawsuit brought by an oil platform worker who claims he was injured while working aboard the Constitution Spar.
Federal judge denies attorneys' fees to blind man who lost ADA suit against Winn-Dixie Stores Inc.
A federal judge has denied a blind man’s petition for legal fees in a case that began over his claims that water refill stations at a national grocery store chain denied equal access to him in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Dismissal of truck owner-operator's case against Raceland Raw Sugar, Raceland Equipment upheld
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana 1st Circuit Court of Appeal has upheld a lower court decision in favor of Raceland Raw Sugar LLC (RRS) and Raceland Equipment Co. LLC (REC).
1st Circuit affirms judgment in inlet protector liability case
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana 1st Circuit Court of Appeal has granted summary judgment to Alvarez Construction Co. and Navigator Specialty Insurance Co. in a case over their liability of an inlet protector covering a storm drain on a construction site.
Wells Fargo Bank claims that two individuals failed to pay mortgage
A bank claims that two individuals have failed to pay their mortgage.
Capital One claims that an individual owes it more than $4,000
Capital One is seeking more than $4,000.
Capital One claims that it is owed more than $3,000
Capital One is seeking more than $3,000.
Discover Bank claims that an individual owes it more than $4,000
Discover Bank claims that it is owed more than $4,000.
Capital One claims that it is owed more than $11,000
Capital One claims that it is owed more than $11,000.
Capital One claims that Jefferson Parish man owes it over $5,000
Capital One Bank claims that a Jefferson Parish man owes it more than $5,000.
Capital One is seeking nearly $2,000 from Jefferson Parish woman
Capital One claims that it is owed more than $1,800.
Capital One claims that Jefferson Parish resident owes it almost $3,000
Capital One is seeking nearly $3,000 from a Jefferson Parish resident.
Capital One claims that it is owed more than $2,500
Capital One claims that it is owed more than $2,500.
Company alleges that sinkhole was caused by negligence on the part of the Parish of Jefferson
A company is seeking damages, claiming that the Parish of Jefferson was negligent.