News from 2018
Metal One America, insurance companies sue barge owners over damages to cargo
NEW ORLEANS – A Michigan-based steel importer and two insurance companies are suing three barge owners for more than $250,000, claiming they mishandled and damaged a shipment of steel.
Delaware company files breach of contract and open account claim against Voelkel McWilliams Construction
A civil action lawsuit was filed in the Eastern District of Louisiana’s U.S. District Court on Aug. 2 seeking payment for the remainder of a contract as well as property damages against a Mandeville, Louisiana general contractor.
Suspended Larose attorney faces possible disbarment after allegedly being caught with contraband
NEW ORLEANS — Suspended Larose attorney Edward Duane Schertler II faces possible disbarment following a recommendation issued Aug. 9 by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee after he allegedly was caught sneaking contraband into a detention facility.
Graves says lawsuits against oil, gas not right approach
BATON ROUGE — Rep. Garret Graves (LA-6) believes lawsuits against oil and gas companies are not the right approach when it comes to fixing the state's coastline.
LVNV Financial seeks $1,104.31 plus interest on past due account
GRETNA – LVNV Funding LLC has filed a lawsuit against Michael Ryan, in the 24th Judicial District Court, alleging $1,104.31 plus interest is due on a late account through Credit One Bank.
LVNV Funding sues for $1,143.65 plus interest owed to WebBank
GRETNA – LVNV Funding LLC has filed a lawsuit against Valerie Jones, in the 24th Judicial District Court, alleging she owes $1,143.65 plus interest on a credit account issued through WebBank.
Louisiana Community and Technical College System seeks $3,308.06 in past due bill
NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana Community and Technical College System, through Delgado Community College, has filed a lawsuit against Christopher Boozer in Orleans Parish Civil District Court, alleging sums due.
Cach LLC sues for $14,188.78 plus interest on alleged past due installment account
GRETNA – Cach LLC has filed a lawsuit against Monica Kocis, in the 24th Judicial District Court, alleging she owes $14,188.78 plus interest on a past due installment account.
Cach LLC sues for more than $16,000 allegedly owed on installment account
GRETNA – Cach LLC has filed a lawsuit against John H. Lavignette II, in the 24th Judicial District Court, alleging sums due on an installment account with WebBank, based in Utah.
LVNV sues for $1,429.35 plus interest over alleged past due bill
GRETNA –A funding company is seeking more than $1,400 in sums due.
LVNV Funding sues for $1,315.57 plus interest, alleging overdue payment on bank card
GRETNA – LVNV Funding LLC has filed a lawsuit against Howard Fabre, in the 24th Judicial District Court, alleging that the defendant owes $1,315.57 plus interest on a bank card.
LVNV Funding seeks $1,200.12 plus interest in alleged overdue payment
GRETNA – LVNV Funding LLC has filed a lawsuit against Gretchen Boudreaux, in the 24th Judicial District Court, alleging that she owes more than $1,200 on a past due Credit Bank One account.
LVNV sues for $1,303.78 plus interest on consumer's Credit One Bank card
GRETNA – LVNV Funding LLC filed a lawsuit on Aug. 6 against Bridgett Moore, in the 24th Judicial District Court, alleging sums due.
Deville Asset Management claims money due in case involving Toyota purchase
GRETNA – Deville Asset Management Ltd., based in Texas, has filed a lawsuit in the 24th Judicial District Court, alleging that a consumer owes $5,241.22 in a case involving a Toyota purchase.
Bank of America sues for $6,152.97 plus interest
GRETNA – Bank of America is suing an account holder for $6,152.97 plus interest, in the 24th Judicial District Court, alleging sums due.
Louisiana State University Veterinarian Teaching Hospital seeks $2,233.88 plus interest
GRETNA – Louisiana State University Veterinarian Teaching Hospital seeks $2,233.88 plus interest from Angelle Albarado, in the 24th Judicial District Court.
Southeastern Louisiana University sues for $1,324.35 plus interest
GRETNA – Southeastern Louisiana University is suing Patsy Palmer for $1,324.35 plus interest, in the 24th Judicial District Court.
DUE GUIDRY PIEDRAHITA ANDRES LC: Louisiana Court of Appeal Reverses Dismissal of Claim for Workers’ Compensation Coverage in Falling Elevator Injury Case
If you are injured on the job, you are entitled to benefits through the workers’ compensation system. Although this process can be straightforward, when an individual suffers serious and complex injuries it can be very difficult to receive the medical treatment and reimbursement that you deserve.
TAYLOR PORTER BROOKS & PHILLIPS LLP: New Louisiana Law Enables Parents to START Saving for K-12 Tuition
A new state education savings account program, START K12, will allow parents, grandparents, and other loved ones of public and private school students to set up a 529 plan to pay for elementary and high school education.
WHALEY LAW FIRM: My insurance agent screwed up. Can I sue my own insurance agent?
According to WBRZ, the U.S. Senate has passed a four-month reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance program.