News from October 2018
Bank of America is seeking more than $23,000
GRETNA – Bank of America is seeking more than $23,000 in sums due.
Survey: Most Plaquemines Parish voters oppose lawsuit against energy industry
Most Plaquemines Parish voters oppose Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards' lawsuit against two major gas and oil companies, according to a survey conducted by the Louisiana Free Enterprise Institute (LFEI).
Alleged missed car payments prompt lawsuit
Two Jefferson Parish residents face a lawsuit over alleged missed car payments.
Alleged debt lands Jefferson Parish woman in court
A Walmart credit card holder faces a lawsuit over an alleged outstanding balance.
Capital One seeks over $2,000 from Jefferson Parish woman
A credit card holder faces a lawsuit over an alleged $2,000 debt.
Capital One goes over credit card holder for nearly $6,000
A Jefferson Parish woman faces a lawsuit over an alleged credit card debt.
Most Louisiana residents oppose lawsuit alleging coastal erosion against oil and gas companies
Plaquemines Parish government has allowed plaintiff attorneys to file suit on its behalf for coastal erosion against a number of oil, gas and pipeline companies in the state, alleging they have been contributors to coastal erosion, but Louisianans are not necessarily backing the initiative.
Committee recommends disbarment of Sunset attorney
Sunset attorney Roy Joseph Richard Jr. faces possible disbarment following a recent recommendation by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee.
College goes after student for alleged debt
A student faces a lawsuit over a debt allegedly owed to her community college.
Capital One brings lawsuit over alleged debt
A credit card company accuses a customer of nonpayment.
Credit card debt prompts lawsuit
A credit card holder faces a lawsuit over an alleged $7,500 debt.
Company's alleged debt leads to lawsuit
Two businesses may head to court over an alleged $77,000 debt.
Community college goes after student for alleged debt
A student faces a lawsuit from a community college over an alleged $2,200 debt.
Teacher's sexual assault prompts lawsuit
A teacher at Collegiate Academies accuses a student of sexual assault.
Suit over arbitration in sinkhole cost allocation dispute to remain in federal court
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana recently denied a request by Texas Brine Co. to have its suit against the American Arbitration Association (AAA) regarding a sinkhole cost allocation dispute sent back to state court.
Plaquemines Parish likely to suffer if erosion suit succeeds, Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association says
The Plaquemines Parish Council has allowed plaintiff attorneys to file suit on its behalf against a number of oil, gas and pipeline companies accusing them of contributing to coastal erosion, but many Louisianans are not necessarily backing the initiative.
Louisiana Free Enterprise Institute not surprised by Plaquemines Parish poll regarding coastal erosion suits
The Louisiana Free Enterprise Institute (LFEI) recently said it is not surprised by the results of its recent survey of Plaquemines Parish residents that found most are against the Parish Council's participation in lawsuits that blames coastal erosion on oil, gas and pipeline companies.
Louisiana business group says Plaquemine Parish poll reflects frivolous nature of climate suits
A recent survey conducted by the Louisiana Free Enterprise Institute found that a majority or residents of Plaquemines Parish are siding with the energy industry regarding the Parish Council's participation in a lawsuit against gas and oil companies that seeks restitution for damages to wetlands.
Hearing committee recommends readmission for longtime disbarred Metairie attorney
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Longtime voluntarily disbarred Metairie attorney Michael Stephen Sepcich could be reinstated following a recent recommendation by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee.
Plaquemines Parish stands in defense of oil and gas companies
Plaquemines Parish government has allowed plaintiff attorneys to file suit on its behalf for coastal erosion against a number of oil, gas and pipeline companies, but locals in the parish are overwhelmingly opposed to the lawsuit.