News from 2018
Driver wins appeal over defective steering system
The First Circuit Court of Appeal upheld a lower court's ruling against Gerry Lane Chevrolet over a defective steering system.
State Supreme Court finds New Orleans street vendor ordinance violates First Amendment
NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana Supreme Court recently ruled that a New Orleans city ordinance restricting the sale of art by street vendors violates the First Amendment.
Lake Providence couple sues Merck claiming Zostavax shingles vaccine caused injuries
MONROE – A Lake Providence couple recently filed a lawsuit against Merck & Co. claiming the company manufactured a defective shingles vaccine that causes injuries.
Senior care workers claim Community Care Services fails to pay overtime
MONROE – Employees of a Louisiana corporation that provides services to senior citizens recently filed a class action lawsuit claiming Community Care Services (CCS) doesn’t pay the workers for overtime.
UNO claims former student owes over $4,800
GRETNA – A university is seeking over $4,800 in sums due.
Haul of Fame Petroleum claims it is owed over $87,000
NEW ORLEANS – A petroleum company is seeking over $87,000 in sums due.
University of New Orleans claims former student owes over $500
GRETNA –A university is seeking hundreds from a student.
University of New Orleans is seeking over $1,000
GRETNA –A university is seeking over $1,000 in sums due.
Contractor seeks to recoup costs incurred in defending itself in injury case
LAFAYETTE – A contractor and its insurance provider recently filed a civil action to recover costs they incurred defending themselves in an injury lawsuit.
Injured seaman claims employers reneged on promise of disability insurance
LAFAYETTE – A seaman from New Zealand injured in an accident aboard a drilling rig recently filed a civil action lawsuit accusing his employers of allegedly denying him promised disability insurance.
Oak Grove church says insurance company failed to church's building destroyed by fire
MONROE – Life Church of Oak Grove recently filed a federal suit against its insurer alleging the insurance company failed to cover losses after the church's building was destroyed in a fire.
Alexandria medical practice sues Health and Human Services, Medicare over billing dispute
ALEXANDRIA – Mchael Dole, MD, A Professional Medical Corporation (APMC) based in Alexandria, recently filed a federal a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding a dispute over Medicare receivables claims.
EPA proposes $365,500 settlement with Pennsylvania manufacturer over alleged violations of Safe Drinking Water Act
The proposed settlement reached by the EPA and U.S. Justice Department with Malvern-based CertainTeed Corp. represents the largest civil penalty payment required by the Safe Drinking Water Act over alleged safe drinking water violations in Louisiana, the EPA said in a statement.
Delgado Community College claims student owes over $1,500
GRETNA – A community college is seeking over $1,500.
University of New Orleans seeks over $1,200 in sums due
GRETNA – A university is seeking more than $1,200 in sums due.
LUGENBUHL WHEATON PECK RANKING & HUBBARD: Lugenbuhl Shareholder Miles Thomas Named President of Kingsley House
Lugenbuhl, Wheaton, Peck, Rankin & Hubbard is proud to announce that shareholder Miles Thomas has been named president of the Kingsley House executive board.
CARLETON HEBERT WITTENBRINK & SHOENFELT LLC: What should be included in an employment contract?
A business in Louisiana may only be as good as the people who work for it.
Louisiana Disaster Recovery Unit seeks more than $40,000 from property owner
GRETNA –The state Community Development Disaster Recovery Unit filed a complaint on Sept. 14, in the 24th Judicial District Court, against Michael Carnell Burris, seeking $42,177.10.
TJ Maxx sued by shopper claiming she fell inside New Orleans store
NEW ORLEANS – Gail Grant filed a complaint on Sept. 10, in Orleans Parish Civil District Court, against TJ Maxx, the TJX Cos. Inc. and ABC Insurance Co., alleging she slipped and fell while shopping at the retail store on Holiday Drive in New Orleans.
Federal judge vacates decision of lower court and orders new trial for contractor
NEW ORLEANS – U.S. District Judge Susie Morgan has vacated the judgment of a lower court and ordered a new trial for Team Contractors, the plaintiff in the case.