News from 2018
Multiple pre-trial rulings issued in Quinco companies dispute
NEW ORLEANS -- Judge Jay Zainey has issued multiple pre-trial rulings in W. Christopher Beary’s lawsuit against David W. Deese and a group collectively referred to as the Quinco companies. The case centers on a business dispute.
Suit claims Bossier Parish child's infection was caused by medical device used during her heart surgery
A lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on July 21 against a medical device company that manufactured the Stockert 3T, a thermal regulator used during cardiopulmonary procedures in order to control patients’ body temperatures.
Plaintiff in estate dispute can't amend complaint against Orleans Parish judge
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana recently rejected a request to amend a complaint against Judge Sidney Cates of the Orleans Parish Civil District Court and a host of other defendants in case stemming from an estate dispute.
Judge grants Monsanto's motion to dismiss worker's claim of emotional distress
NEW ORLEANS – A judge in the U.S. District Court of Eastern District of Louisiana recently granted Monsanto Company's motion for a partial dismissal of claims in a case brought by an employee claiming discrimination and emotional distress based on his weight.
New Orleans driver gets partial summary judgment in I-10 accident case
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans driver Eric Brown obtained a partial summary judgment against another motorist through a motion that showed he did not effectively contribute to a car accident on Interstate 10.
State files to seize property from accused marijuana dealer
GRETNA – The state of Louisiana is seeking damages from an individual who was in possession of marijuana.
Louisiana seeks to seize property of defendant facing marijuana charge
GRETNA – The State of Louisiana is seeking damages for an individual's possession of marijuana.
State of Louisiana seeks to seize defendant's property in drug case
GRETNA – The state of Louisiana is seeking to seize property from an individual charged with the possession of illegal drugs.
Wells Fargo is seeking over $7,800 in sums due
NEW ORLEANS – Wells Fargo is seeking more than $7,000 in sums due.
Environmental rights group lauds decision to allow review of paid actors at New Orleans council meeting
NEW ORLEANS — The head of an environmental rights group is praising a judge's decision to let power plant opponents gather potential evidence from an investigation into paid actors disrupting its protest against Entergy New Orleans at a New Orleans City Council meeting in October 2017.
Service Pump & Supply alleges Louisiana company owes more than $100,000 for power generators
HUNTINGTON – A Huntington company alleges a Louisiana business failed to pay in full for the rental of power generators.
Federal judge throws out damages motion seeking $1.5 million against Pa. and La. law enforcement and court officials
ALLENTOWN – A federal judge has thrown out a motion from a Louisiana man seeking $1.5 million in damages from the Superior Court of Pennsylvania, the Berks County Court of Common Pleas Clerk, the Bossier City, La. Police Department for allegedly violating his rights U.S. Constitution through incarcerating him based upon forged documents.
Cach LLC claims borrower owes more than $7,200
GRETNA – Cach LLC is seeking more than $7,200.
LVNV Funding is seeking more than $9,500
GRETNA – LVNV Funding is seeking more than $9,500.
LADB split in disbarment recommendation for New Orleans attorney over falsifying documents
NEW ORLEANS — Longtime New Orleans attorney Errol John Ware faces possible permanent disbarment following a split Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) recommendation to the state Supreme Court over allegations that included lacking candor before a court and falsifying documents.
Appeals court sides with Allstate in client's suit over additional costs from auto accident
The Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court ruling for involuntary dismissal in a claim between Allstate Insurance Company and its customer Tracy Brumfield.
VW Credit is seeking more than $15,000 on a lease
GRETNA – VW Credit Leasing is seeking more than $15,000 in sums due.
Standard Mortgage is seeking more than $72,000
GRETNA – A mortgage corporation is seeking more than $72,000.
The state of Louisiana seeks forfeiture of alleged marijuana grow house
GRETNA – The state of Louisiana is seeking forfeiture of a property that was being used to grow marijuana.
New Orleans man claims his car was rear ended multiple times
GRETNA – A man claims that his car was struck repeatedly by another vehicle.