NEW ORLEANS – The University of Louisiana is seeking damages for sums due from a former student.
University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors through University of New Orleans filed a lawsuit Oct. 2 against September Nakisha Burks in Orleans Parish Civil District Court, alleging an open account.
According to the complaint, the plaintiff is seeking damages, claiming that the student failed to pay the balance of $480.79 plus interest for attending the university.
The defendant is accused of having open account for past-due tuition and fees.
The plaintiff seeks all reasonable damages, court costs, attorney fees and all appropriate relief. The plaintiff is represented by Assistant Attorney General Scott L. Smith Jr. of the Louisiana Department of Justice in Baton Rouge.
The case has been assigned to Division J Judge Cherrell S. Taplin.
Orleans Parish Civil District Court Case number 17-9465.