News from February 2019
Borrower claims First St. Charles Bancshares failed to reveal true monthly payments
GRETNA – A man alleges he was unable to sell his property due to more than $17,000 in late fees that his lender failed to disclose.
Landlord claims former tenant trespassed, is indebted for over $18,000
GRETNA – A man is seeking damages, alleging that his property was trespassed on by a tenant who failed to vacate at the end of a lease.
Man claimes he's owed over $13,000 on a loan to repair termite damge
GRETNA – A man is seeking damages, claiming a woman never repaid a loan.
Court grants default judgment of over $625,000 in injury case against ACH Lawn and Landscaping
NEW ORLEANS -- The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana has issued an Order & Reasons in a case against a landscaping company.
Louisiana Chemical Association seeking transparency on Louisiana Pilotage Fee Commission decisions
The Louisiana Chemical Association (LCA) is suing the Louisiana Pilotage Fee Commission, claiming the agency failed to take the proper steps when deciding on pilots' pay, a recent posting on the Advocate said.
Law professor says lawsuit against NFL regarding pass interference non-call is unlikely to be successful
New Orleans attorney Frank D'Amico Jr. recently filed a lawsuit on behalf of New Orleans Saints season-ticket holders claiming that the National Football League should have called a pass interference penalty in the final minutes of the NFC Championship game in which the Los Angeles Rams beat the Saints 26-23.
Finance company seeks $13,000 on unpaid auto loan
GRETNA – An auto finance company claims it is owed more than $13,000 due on a car loan.
Woman faces lawsuit over delinquent Sears account
GRETNA – A funding company is seeking more than $3,000 it claims is due on an open account at Sears.
Jefferson Door Company sues developer for nearly $4,500
GRETNA – A door company alleges that it is owed more than $4,000 in sums due from a development company that has failed to pay for services rendered.
Capital One seeks $2,500 from allegedly negligent customer
GRETNA – Capital One Bank claims it is owed more than $2,500 in sums due on an open account.
State alleges that couple misused $37,500 in grant money
GRETNA – The State of Louisiana is seeking more than $37,000 from a couple it claims has misused a grant.
Funding company files complaint claiming unpaid debt
GRETNA –A funding company alleges that they are owed nearly $3,000 in sums due.
Creditor's suit alleges man owes more than $3,600
GRETNA – A funding company alleges that a man has failed to pay off more than $3,600 in debt.
Man accused of owing more than $5,000 on an open account
GRETNA – Midland Funding LLC alleges that a credit card customer is indebted to them for nearly $5,000.
Midland Funding claims cardholder owes $1,200
GRETNA – A funding company is seeking more than $1,000 from an allegedly negligent customer.
Lighting company seeks more than $6,000 on unpaid balance
GRETNA – A New Orleans-based lighting company is seeking damages for more than $6,000 in sums it claims are due on an open account.
LABI leads local business groups in discussion about legal reform in Louisiana
A coalition of business associations recently gathered to discuss what they believe to be a worsening legal climate in the state of Louisiana
Judge awards $111.4 million in Chinese drywall litigation
Even as he rendered a massive verdict in their favor, U.S. District Court Judge Eldon E. Fallon was compelled to admonish defense attorneys after presiding over multidistrict litigation (MDL) centered on inferior drywall imported from China
LOGA praises court's approval of Bayou Bridge Pipeline
After much debate, a crude oil pipeline is being allowed to run through the Louisiana wetlands
Law professor backs judge's claim that poor funding is no excuse for violation of constitutional rights
A Louisiana judge recently allowed a class-action lawsuit to advance on behalf of poverty-stricken Louisianans, claiming that the state does impoverished defendants a disservice and violates their constitutional rights through failing to properly represent them