News from 2018
Man seeks over $400,000 from Patient Compensation Fund
GRETNA – A man alleges he is owed $400,000 for medical malpractice.
Woman says she slipped and fell at Treasure Chest Casino
GRETNA – A woman is seeking damages for an alleged slip and fall in a casino.
Judge issues stay pending arbitration in dispute over damaged New Orleans hotel
NEW ORLEANS – A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana recently agreed to stay – but not dismiss – a third-party demand for indemnification by a Louisiana-based architectural firm against a New York engineering firm in a lawsuit over water damage to a hotel being renovated in New Orleans' historic central business district.
Democrat challenger who lost to DeWitt in midterm race seeks probe after being fired from his job after election
BATON ROUGE – The Democrat who ran unsuccessfully against U.S. Rep. Garret Graves (R-Baton Rouge) in Louisiana's 6th Congressional District has filed a complaint against his former employer who fired him after the midterms, according to a recent news report.
Disbarred Lafayette attorney faces permanent disbarment for allegedly failing to disburse settlement
NEW ORLEANS – Disbarred Lafayette attorney Harold D. Register Jr. faces possible permanent disbarment following a recent recommendation by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee over allegations he converted more than $85,000.
Security Credit sues for more than $3,000
GRETNA – Security Credit Services LLC filed a complaint on Nov. 19 in the 24th Judicial District Court against Derrick Palmer.
Hancock Whitney Bank seeks more than $6,000
GRETNA – Hancock Whitney Bank filed a complaint on Nov. 19 in the 24th Judicial District Court against Brian Batt & Paige L. Batt.
Portfolio Recovery Associates sues for more than $3,000
GRETNA – Portfolio Recovery Associates LLC filed a complaint on Nov. 14 in the 24th Judicial District Court against Lariza Orellana, alleging the defendant owes money.
Former employee sues transportation company for wages owed
GRETNA – Brenda Davis filed a complaint on Nov. 19 in the 24th Judicial District Court against Polo Transportation LLC.
Cach financial group sues for more than $12,000
GRETNA – Cach LLC filed a complaint on Nov. 2 in the 24th Judicial District Court against Allen Wolff, seeking more than $12,000.
Woman sues Forever 21 after she's allegedly injured while shopping for shoes
GRETNA – A shopper is seeking damages for an injury she had at Forever 21. Toinette Reeves filed a complaint on Nov. 14 in the 24th Judicial District Court against Forever 21 Retail Inc. and ACE Insurance Co. of the Midwest.
Southern Aggregates Wins Appeal In Permit Case Against Save Our Hills
A Louisiana appeals court has reversed a lower court ruling that vacated an air permit for the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality.
Midland Funding sues for $1,587.95
GRETNA – Midland Funding LLC filed a complaint on Nov. 2 in the 24th Judicial District Court against Ruben Ramirez.
Credit union claims it is owed over $700
GRETNA – A credit union is seeking more than $700.
Law firm is seeking over $8,600 for services rendered
GRETNA – A law firm is seeking more than $8,600.
State Disaster Recovery Unit is seeking over $58,000
GRETNA – The disaster recovery unit is seeking more than $58,000.
Cavalry SPV I is seeking over $4,200
GRETNA – A collection agency is seeking more than $4,200.
Father pursues damages after accident with Cox Communications vehicle
GRETNA – A father is seeking damages for a car accident.
Freedom Mortgage seeks over $149,000 on loan in default
GRETNA – A corporation is seeking more than $149,000 in sums due on a mortgage.
Cavalry SPV I seeks over $3,300 on open account
GRETNA – A collection agency is seeking more than $3,300.