News from 2018
Patterson Structural Moving and Shoring seeks more than $27,000 from individual
GRETNA – A company alleges it was not paid in full for work performed on a property.
Patterson Structural Moving and Shoring alleges it is owed for work
GRETNA – A shoring company claims that a customer owes nearly $30,000.
Worker sues Baywater Drilling claiming he injured his back while working aboard barge
NEW ORLEANS – A drilling barge worker recently filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, New Orleans Division, claiming he was injured while working aboard a vessel owned and operated by Baywater Drilling in waters off of the Louisiana coast south of Lafitte.
Appeals court upholds trial court’s ruling concerning settlement of medical malpractice claims
SHREVEPORT – Chief Judge Henry N. Brown Jr. of the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal recently affirmed the decision of a trial court in granting the peremptory exception of res judicata filed by Louisiana Medical Mutual Insurance Company (LAMMICO) regarding a settlement agreement in a case involving medical malpractice claims.
Disbarred former New Orleans Attorney now permanently disbarred following repeated disciplines
NEW ORLEANS — Disbarred former New Orleans Attorney Edward Bissau Mendy is now permanently disbarment following a May 25 Louisiana Supreme Court disciplinary proceeding.
LADB recommends disbarment for ineligible New Orleans attorney over drug arrests, other counts
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans attorney Shelley Ann Martin faces possible disbarment following a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) recommendation to the state Supreme Court in part over her 2009 and 2013 drug-related arrests.
Lafayette attorney faces disbarment over allegations of violating rules of professional conduct
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Lafayette attorney Chantelle M. Boutte faces disbarment following a split recommendation by the Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) to the state Supreme Court regarding allegations of violating rules of professional conduct in two client matters.
Appeals court modifies jury awards in injury suit stemming from 2013 gas well explosion
SHREVEPORT – The Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal recently amended monetary damages awarded to two workers by a trial court in a personal injury case involving serious burn injuries they incurred in a gas well explosion.
Magnolia Financial Group awarded $3 million after court finds former client committed fraud
NEW ORLEANS – A financial group was awarded approximately $3 million after the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana determined one of its clients committed fraud, according to court documents filed on May 14.
Court ruling reinstates 2014 Unbridled Stakes race winner at Louisiana Downs
The Second Circuit Court of Appeal upheld a district court ruling reversing a Louisiana State Racing Commission determination that racehorse Coalport’s foul did not alter the outcome of the 2014 Unbridled Stakes Race at Louisiana Downs and that the horse should be reinstated as the winner of that race, according to a May 23 opinion.
Tennessee man claims drug companies ignored Xarelto bleeding risks
NEW ORLEANS – A Tennessee man is suing the companies that manufacture and distribute the drug Xarelto, claiming the firms ignored warnings that the drug could cause dangerous bleeding events of the kind that led to his own physical harm.
Dollar Tree targeted in handicap ramp injury lawsuit
GRETNA — A husband and wife are seeking damages related to an injury allegedly suffered at a Dollar Tree store.
Triple G Supply seeks $75,000 payment for construction supplies
GRETNA – A supply company claimed in a May 22 lawsuit filed in the 24th Judicial District Court that a customer failed to pay more than $74,000 due on an open account.
State Farm prevails in appeal of suit alleging fallen tree caused house cracks
SHREVEPORT – The Second Circuit Court of Appeals determined that a trial judge did not err in granting judgment to State Farm in a suit that alleged the insurer acted in bad faith when it wouldn’t cover damage to the foundation of a Downsville home that the homeowners claimed was from a tree that fell on their house.
Appeals court affirms Union Parish court ruling in favor of RSI Building Products in payment dispute
SHREVEPORT – The Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal recently upheld a decision by a trial court regarding a dispute about payment for building and roofing supplies.
Loss of BASS tourneys raises concerns about over-litigation in Louisiana
The relocation of major bass fishing tournaments has heightened concerns that the proliferation of environmental lawsuits has altered the economy and culture of southern Louisiana.
Capital One says credit card holder owes more than $3,000
GRETNA – Capital One Bank (USA), NA filed a lawsuit May 11 in the 24th Judicial District Court, alleging that Apollo Morgan owes more than $3,000 on an open credit card account.
Discover Bank claims account holder owes more than $15,000
GRETNA – Discover Bank claimed in a lawsuit filed on June 1 against Yousset S. Dekmak in the 24th Judicial District Court that it is owed more than $15,000 under an open account.
Capital One Bank looks to recover balance due on Louisiana account
GRETNA – Capital One Bank (USA), NA filed a lawsuit June 1 against Ashley A. Toney in the 24th Judicial District Court, alleging that the defendant owes more than $1,000 on an open credit card account.
Capital One trying to collect past due balance of nearly $10,000
GRETNA – Capital One Bank (USA), NA filed a lawsuit June 1 against Samuel J. Farmer in the 24th Judicial District Court alleging that the defendant owes more than $9,000 under an open credit card account.