News from May 2018
Bellemont Apartment Homes accused of negligence after woman allegedly fell through floor
A woman is seeking damages after she allegedly fell through the floor of her home.
Cach LLC claims that it is owed more than $1,100
A company claims that it is owed more than $1,100.
Cach LLC claims that it is owed more than $1,000
A financial company is seeking more than $1,000 in sums due.
Outfront Media LLC claims that it is owed more than $28,000
A company is seeking more than $28,000 in sums due.
Nunez Community College claims that it is owed more than $1,000
A community college is seeking more than $1,000 from a Louisiana resident.
American Express is seeking nearly $30,000 from a Louisiana resident
American Express claims that an individual owes it more than $29,000.
Orleans Civil District Court Judge Clare Jupiter succumbs to stroke complications
NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans Civil District Court Judge Clare Jupiter has passed away due to complications from a stroke, according to The Times-Picayune.
Lawsuit claims gender discrimination against Caddo Correctional Center
A woman has filed a gender discrimination lawsuit against Caddo Correctional Center for promoting a man she previously hired to a position they both sought.
Embattled Gonzales attorney voluntarily transferred to disability inactive status
Gonzales attorney Anthony Terrell Marshall, practicing in Louisiana for 22 years, has been voluntarily transferred to disability inactive status following a May 11 Louisiana Supreme Court hearing, held more than two years after he was suspended by a federal court for alleged misconduct in two civil matters.
Worker files $3 million claim for alleged injuries working on Hess Stampede
A man is suing Hess Corporation for a steel cabinet that allegedly fell on him, causing injuries, during work he was performing for Hess. The lawsuit also claims as a foreign operation Hess does not have the authority to do business in Louisiana.
Pipefitter injured in platform incident files claim against employers
Fieldwood Energy LLC and Facilities Consulting Group LLC are being sued after an employee alleges he was injured in a work incident due to the negligence of the defendants.
Covington attorney disbarred for using trust account as slush fund
A Covington attorney who practiced law for nearly half a century leaves the profession in disgrace following his disbarment.
Federal judge denies 60-year-old woman's age and disability discrimination claims against Tulane University
A woman’s age and disability discrimination claims against a New Orleans university fell short, according to a decision filed on May 8 for the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Federal judge awards UPS worker $65,000 in damages after 500-pound delivery fell on his hand
A UPS worker was rewarded more than $65,000 after he suffered an accident while delivering a 500 pound piece of furniture according to a May 7 opinion in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
French River Fitness accused of harassing man with unwanted text messages
A man claims that he was harassed by a company.
Macy's accused of harassment after it allegedly sent woman unwanted text messages
A woman claims that Macy's harassed her with text messages.
Charming Charlie LLC claims that she was harassed by Charming Charlie LLC
A woman claims that she was harassed by a company.
Raindow Shops allegedly sent woman unwanted promotional text messages without consent
A woman is seeking damages after she allegedly was harassed by a company.
Mega Minutos allegedly sent text messages to individual without consent
A man claims that he was harassed by a phone company.
TIGO allegedly sent woman promotional text messages without consent
A woman is seeking damages, claiming that she was harassed by a telecommunications company.