News from 2018
Jefferson Capital Systems claims customer owes $3,754 on credit card
GRETNA – Jefferson Capital Systems LLC is seeking more than $3,500 allegedly owed on a consumer credit card.
Unifund CCR looks to recover more than $2,200 owed on credit card
GRETNA – Unifund CCR LLC is seeking more than $2,200 allegedly owed on a credit card account.
Man claims Reef Geeks breached $15,965 contract
GRETNA – A man is seeking nearly $16,000 in damages from an alleged breach of contract.
Appeals court rules 'public intimidation' law is too broad, unconstitutional
NEW ORLEANS - Louisiana's attorney general is unlikely to pursue legal action that led to the striking down of a decades-old "public intimidation" law, according to the the attorney representing the plaintiffs in two cases.
Lawsuit claims woman's medical implant leaked battery acid
NEW ORLEANS - A woman claims a high-tech medical device implanted in her left buttock leaked battery acid, causing discomfort including redness, pain and swelling in the area of the implant.
Alleged attack of Hispanic worker prompts EEOC to file lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS – While working at a dry cleaners in Metarie, a worker was continually harassed and was the object of insulting comments concerning her race and national origin, according to a complaint filed by the EEOC in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Judge reinstates terminated employee who was gambling at work
A man who was terminated for gambling on the New Orleans' Sewerage and Water Board property after 21 years of employment, successfully appealed his dismissal to the Court of Appeal, 4th Circuit in Louisiana.
Jefferson Parish family sues Disney over bedbugs in resort
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish family of three is suing The Walt Disney Co. after finding bedbugs in their hotel room.
Housing Authority of New Orleans denied exemption from court
NEW ORLEANS — A Lousiana court has denied a state-owned housing company's request to be exempted from an appeal bond that requires it put up money as collateral while an appeal matter is being decided.
Former state agency employee loses discrimination lawsuit
Court finds no evidence that former employee was discriminated against in being denied promotions
LUGENBUHL WHEATON PECK RANKING & HUBBARD: Fifteen Lugenbuhl Attorneys Included in 2019 ‘Best Lawyers’ Edition
Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard announces that 15 lawyers have been recognized in the 2019 edition of Best Lawyers in America©, the oldest peer-review guide to the legal profession worldwide and a highly respected industry publication.
DEUTSH KERRIGAN LLP: AIs affect on the Legal Profession - Key Takeaways
Doug Vaughn recently attended the International Association of Defense Counsel's Annual Meeting in Lisbon, Portugal where he moderated a panel discussion on Artificial Intelligence in the Legal Profession.
Whitney Bank is seeking more than $23,000 on open account
GRETNA – A bank is seeking more than $23,000 in sums due.
Wells Fargo seeks mortgage balance of over $63,000
GRETNA – Wells Fargo is seeking more than $63,000 in sums due.
National Auto Acceptance claims borrower owes $11,312 on car loan
GRETNA – A financial company is seeking more than $11,000 in sums due.
Bank seeks more than $2,400 on open account
GRETNA – A bank is seeking more than $2,400 in sums due.
Capital One claims account holder owes over $2,300
GRETNA – Capital One is seeking more than $2,300 in sums due.
Wells Fargo looks to sell property to recover $109,832 owed on mortgage
GRETNA –Wells Fargo is seeking court approval to seize and sell a mortgaged property in an effort to recover more than $109,000 owed.
Capital One files court action for over $4,700 in sums due
GRETNA – Capital One is seeking over $4,700 in sums due.
Capital One Bank claims credit card customer owes $3,814
GRETNA – Capital One is seeking more than $3,800 in sums due.