Dr. Mike Robichaux, a local soccer coach and former player for the LA Force club, is now at the center of a class‑action lawsuit filed by about twenty neighbors in Ascension Parish, Louisiana.
Neighbors Cite Noise, Light and Safety Concerns
The plaintiffs say that nightly practices and weekend games generate persistent noise, that the 90‑foot stadium lights installed on Robichaux’s property create glare that spills into nearby homes, and that the bright illumination raises safety worries for children and pets.
A Legal Victory and an Unanswered Offer
The dispute stems from a prior legal victory Robichaux secured against the parish over the same field and its lighting system. After winning, he proposed moving the lights to a municipal facility, an offer the parish never publicly addressed.
According to Robichaux, the lights have not been turned on since the parish initiated court action, and lighting specialists who reviewed the setup confirmed that, after minor adjustments, the fixtures complied with residential illumination standards.
A Neighborly Perspective
Robichaux says he wants to be a good neighbor and believes that property rights should be mutual, but he remains puzzled by the parish’s refusal to engage with his relocation proposal.
The case highlights a growing tension between community recreation and residential quality of life, a tension that may shape future zoning decisions for amateur sports fields across the region.