News from 2018
Appeals court affirms reinstatement of Scotlandville Magnet High School principal
BATON ROUGE – A Louisiana appeals court recently affirmed a district court decision reversing the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board’s termination in 2015 of Dr. Calvin Nicholas, principal of Scotlandville Magnet High School, for an alleged violation of the district’s corporal punishment policy.
Former employee accuses Diamond Offshore of race discrimination
A former employee for Diamond Offshore says the oil drilling company showed racial favoritism during tough economic times.
Stine Seed Company fights back against black farmers' bogus soybean allegations
The president of Stine Seed Company said allegations made against his company by the Black Farmers and Agriculturalists Association (BFAA) are categorically untrue.
Legal battle between black farmers and Stine Seed Co. begins tomorrow
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Ahead of federal court hearing this month over alleged bogus soybean sales, the president of the Black Farmers and Agriculturalists Association (BFAA) asked the public to think about the nation's food safety.
State of Louisiana files civil suit in drug arrest
GRETNA – The State of Louisiana is seeking damages for illegal drugs in the possession of a citizen.
Wells Fargo claims borrower owes over $150,000
GRETNA – Wells Fargo is seeking over $150,000.
Wells Fargo is seeking more than $134,000
GRETNA – Wells Fargo is seeking more than $134,000 for sums due.
Wells Fargo is seeking more than $163,000 from a customer
GRETNA – Wells Fargo is seeking more than $160,000.
Man seeks damages for alleged fall on puddle of water in Drago's
GRETNA – A man claims that he slipped and fell in Drago's Seafood Restaurant.
Lawsuit claims Bryant Building and Construction owes couple $14,000
GRETNA – A couple is seeking damages for sums due on a promissory note from a contractor.
Bicyclist seeks damages after he was allegedly struck by a Star Cab
GRETNA – A man claims that he was struck while riding his bike by a cab.
Rio Lindo Inc. says defendant failed to comply with property standards
GRETNA – A property company is seeking damages, alleging that the defendant has failed to remedy property standards.
Man claims he is owed $100,000
GRETNA – A man is seeking damages for sums due of $100,000.
Woman says she was injured from slipping, falling in a Walmart store
GRETNA – A woman is seeking damages for a slip and fall in a Walmart.
Plaintiff alleges that she was caused to fall in a Walmart
GRETNA – A woman is seeking damages after she fell in a Walmart.
Wells Fargo seeks more than $71,000 from customer
GRETNA – Wells Fargo is seeking more than $71,000.
Woman sues Jefferson Parish and insurance firm, after allegedly falling into a large hole
There were no signs to warn pedestrians of the danger, the suit claims.
Florida Marine denies claims that it was responsible for sinking barge
LAFAYETTE – A Mandeville boat company that owns a vessel that was involved in an incident on the Ohio River is suing operator Riverwatch Inc., alleging it that it did not cause that company's barge to sink as claimed by Riverwatch.
PNC looks to sell property with more than $165,000 owed
GRETNA – PNC Bank NA is seeking court approval to seize and sell a mortgaged property in order to recover more than $165,000 allegedly owed on the mortgage.
Woman blames Ochsner Clinic Foundation for slip-and-fall accident
GRETNA – A woman is seeking damages after she allegedly tripped and fell in a clinic.