News from 2018
Crown Disposal takes Crown Hauling to court over alleged debt
A waste management company claims a hauling company never fully paid off assets.
Cach LLC says Terrytown man woes more than $5,000
A financial firm seeks money owed from a Terrytown resident.
Two companies win contractor immunity argument in worker injury case
NEW ORLEANS — The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana recently granted motions for summary judgment filed by Darana Hybrid Inc. and W&H Systems Inc. in a workplace injury case.
Importer granted motion to dismiss claim by cigarette lighter distributor being sued in injury case
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana recently granted a third-party defendant’s motion to dismiss due to lack of jurisdiction in a 2016 personal injury case in which a disposable cigarette lighter exploded and caused third degree burns to plaintiff Dorothy Hebert.
BAKER STERCHI COWDEN & RICE LLC: Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice Welcomes Brandy Simpson
Baker Sterchi Cowden & Rice is pleased to welcome Brandy Simpson, who joins the firm's St. Louis office as Of Counsel.
Bactes Imaging Solutions employee's sexual harassment claim goes to arbitration
An employee of a medical records company can pursue her sexual harassment claim, but only through arbitration, a federal judge ruled.
FORMAN WATKINS & KRUTZ LLP: FormanWatkins Promotes Experience of Labor & Employment Practice Group in Recognition of Labor Day
FormanWatkins’ labor and employment law practice offers a comprehensive mix of counseling and litigation services.
Family may add property manager to negligent security lawsuit, judge rules
A federal court granted in part and denied in part a motion for leave to file a supplemental and amended complaint in a lawsuit involving a February 2017 shooting that killed Kala Bienemy, a New Orleans mother of five.
LADB Hearing committee splits over suspension recommendation for long time Baton Rouge attorney
Baton Rouge attorney Donald R. Dobbins faces possible suspension following a split recommendation issued Aug. 28 by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee over allegations stemming from five complaints.
Marine construction company ordered to pay $4.2 million to family of longshoreman who fell to his death
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana recently awarded approximately $4.2 million to the family of a longshoreman who died after falling through a hole in a decommissioned oil platform.
Fraud claim against investment firm dismissed in case in which nephew stole aunt's money
NEW ORLEANS – Aegis Capital Corp. was recently granted a motion to dismiss claims of fraud and negligence in a suit in which a woman alleged the investment company was liable the fraudulent acts committed by a her nephew who stole over $500,000 from her.
Appeals court dismisses case centering on $60 million marine accident
NEW ORLEANS -- The U.S. Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit has dismissed an appeal involving a $60 million marine accident.
Textron files lawsuit against subcontractor over Navy vessel building project
The company claims that Meritor failed to deliver according to the terms and standards agreed upon in the subcontract.
Louisiana property manager accused of sex discrimination in renting practices
Jerry Wayne Kelly Jr. is accused of renting only to single, white, females, whom he sexually harasses.
A law firm seeks outstanding bill of $13,845.47 plus interest
NEW ORLEANS – A law firm is seeking more than $13,000 after a client allegedly failed to pay off the balance of a bill.
Property company files lawsuit seeking over $15,000 from tenant
GRETNA –A property company is seeking more than $15,000 in sums due.
Woman claims she was injured in slip and fall at a Walmart
GRETNA – A woman alleges that she was caused to slip and fall in a Walmart.
Man seeks damages after his car was damaged by a large pothole
GRETNA –A man is seeking damages after his vehicle was damaged in a large pothole.
Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Co. seeks more than $25,000
NEW ORLEANS – A bank is seeking more than $25,000 in sums due.
Capital One is seeking more than $1,500
GRETNA – Capital One Bank is seeking more than $1,500 in sums due.