News from 2018
Vigor Marine seeks more than $14,000 on open account
GRETNA – A company is seeking more than $14,000 in sums due.
Capital One Bank files lawsuit seeking over $3,500
GRETNA – Capital One Bank claims it is owed more $3,500.
Woman seeks damages following alleged fall at Budget Saver
GRETNA – A woman claims that she was caused to slip and fall in a retail store.
Capital One claims it is owed more than $5,100
GRETNA – Capital One is seeking more than $5,100.
LMOGA president lauds dismissal of climate change lawsuits
BATON ROUGE — The president of the Louisiana Midcontinent Oil and Gas Association (LMOGA) praised a California federal judge's decision to throw out lawsuits filed against big oil for allegations of climate change.
Hammond attorney disbarred, two others on disability inactive status
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Suspended Hammond attorney Michael L. Thiel has been voluntarily disbarred and the status of two other attorneys has changed following June 25 Louisiana Supreme Court filings.
Bank of America claims credit card customer owes nearly $4,000
GRETNA – Bank of America NA is seeking payment of nearly $4,000 allegedly owed on a consumer credit card account.
Capital One seeks payment of $3,750 alleged owed on credit card
GRETNA – Capital One Bank (USA) NA is seeking more than $3,700 allegedly due on a customer's credit card.
Director of Louisiana lawsuit watchdog group calls climate change lawsuits against big oil misguided
BATON ROUGE — The executive director of Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch said the decision this week by a federal judge in California to throw out climate change lawsuits against big oil companies was not a surprise.
Bisso Marine claims Dawn Services, others breached agreement on lawsuit help
NEW ORLEANS - A dispute over an indemnity clause included in a master subcontractors agreement (MSA) resulted in Bisso Marine LLC filing a lawsuit against Dawn Services, Syndicat 457 at Lloyd's and ABC Excess Insurer, according to the complaint filed June 17 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
LADB recommends suspension for former East Baton Rouge DA following domestic battery arrest
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Baton Rouge attorney and former East Baton Rouge District Attorney David Gardner deBlieux faces possible suspension following a June 20 Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee recommendation after his arrest last year for allegedly assaulting his estranged wife and another man.
LADB recommends suspended Gretna attorney be disbarred
NEW ORLEANS (Louisiana Record) — Suspended Gretna attorney Juan Carlos Labadie faces possible disbarment following a June 21 Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) recommendation to the state Supreme Court over consolidated allegations that included attempting to unseat an incumbent judge during a Jefferson Parish election about four years ago.
LADB reprimands Baton Rouge attorney over alleged 'minor violation of the rules'
NEW ORLEANS — Baton Rouge Attorney George Allen Roth Walsh has been publicly reprimanded following a June 21 Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) ruling for allegedly practicing law while ineligible and not complying with state bar rules.
Disabled man sues Superdome, claims violations of American with Disabilities Act
NEW ORLEANS - A 30-year season ticket holder of the New Orleans Saints, who is disabled, claims he was discriminated against by the owners because they did not offer an unobstructed view of the field.
Judge dismisses wrongful death complaint against Clampett Industries
A Louisiana judge has granted two separate motions for summary judgement by defendants for a complaint brought on by a plaintiff and widow who alleges they caused her husband’s death.
Woman's lawsuit against Costco is transferred to federal court
BATON ROUGE – A lawsuit in which a woman alleged the contaminated smoothie drink she consumed caused her to contract Hepatitis A is being moved from a state to a federal court.
Successful Batson challenge leads to new trial in Fourth Amendment lawsuit
A Louisiana Judge has granted a new trial based on the Batson challenge.
Woman seeks damages following alleged fall at Walmart
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is seeking damages for an incident which took place at a Walmart.
Plaintiff claims woman's death is linked to Xarelto use
Louisiana Judges Eldon Fallon and Michael North have been requested to grant a wrongful death trial by jury over the fatal use of prescription medication.
Employee's PTSD-based complaint against Shell Oil, MetLife moves ahead
A Louisiana Judge ruled on motions to dismiss a complaint by combat war veteran, who alleged the wrongful denial of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder coverage.