Christina Heath News
Woman sues for death of son while in correctional facility
Jennifer Bartie on behalf of her deceased son Javon Kennerson, filed a federal lawsuit on November 28 in the Middle District Court of Louisiana against Lasalle Corrections, LLC., Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Secretary James M.
Man who was shot during encounter with police sues Woodworth
ALEXANDRIA - Quentin Terrell filed a federal lawsuit on December 9 in the Western District Court of Louisiana against the Town of Woodworth, Berkshire Hathaway Guard Insurance Companies, Mayor David Butler, James Gonzales and Lory Malone for excessive force, malicious prosecution and defamation.
Daughter files suit against Continental Insurance over father's mesothelioma, death
NEW ORLEANS - Cynthia Marsh, as administrator for the estate of Harry F. Marsh, filed a federal lawsuit on Nov. 25 in the Eastern District of Louisiana against the Continental Insurance Company, individually and as successor in interest to the Marine Office of America Corporation.
Grocery store, Coca-Cola sued for injury sustained after customer trips over floor display
James Kuhn filed a federal lawsuit on Nov. 18 in the District Court of Eastern Louisiana against Winn-Dixie Montgomery, LLC.
Lafayette Police Department sued for battery, excessive force
LAFAYETTE - Dennis Lazard filed a federal lawsuit on Nov. 24 in the Western District of Louisiana against the Lafayette Police Department through the City of Lafayette, Officer Pablo Estrada and Chief of Police Thomas Glover St. for violation of the Fourth and Fourteenth amendments of the U.S. Constitution.
Father arrested for not picking daughter up from jail sues Slaughter PD
BATON ROUGE - Dennis Guy filed a federal lawsuit on Nov. 12 in the Middle District of Louisiana against the Town of Slaughter, the Slaughter Police Department, Police Chief Walter Smith, Travis Lee Depew and two unidentified officers for unlawful arrest.
Lawsuit challenges how sales taxes are configured in Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS - Halstead Bead, Inc. filed a federal lawsuit on Nov. 15 in the Eastern District of Louisiana against Kimberly Lewis as Louisiana Secretary of Revenue and others over taxes on products sold in the state.
Tour company sues New Orleans Archdiocesan cemeteries for not allowing tour access
NEW ORLEANS -- Witches Brew Tours LLC (WBT) filed a federal complaint on November 5 in the U.S.
Heineken sued because non-alcoholic beer has .03% alcohol
BATON ROUGE - Kathleen M. Wilson filed a complaint on November 1 in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana against Heineken USA for violation of the Louisiana Unfair Trade Practices Act, violation of state consumer fraud acts, breaches of express warranty, implied warranty of merchantability, Magnuson Moss Warranty Act, fraud and unjust enrichment.
Nurse sues Washington Parish School Board over treatment at school
NEW ORLEANS -- Constance Jenkins filed a federal discrimination lawsuit on November 8 in the Eastern District of Louisiana against Washington Parish School Board, Tricia Smith and Frances Varnado.
Man sues New Orleans VA, says eye doc botched treatment
NEW ORLEANS -- Rodney P. Ridl filed a federal complaint on October 29 in the Eastern District of Louisiana against The United States of America and/or The Department of Veterans Affairs and Veterans Administration Medical Center New Orleans for negligence.
Woman sues Farberware for injury due to pressure cooker
SHREVEPORT - Gabrielle Moore filed a federal complaint on November 10 in the Western District of Louisiana against Farberware Licensing Company, LLC d/b/a Farberware Cookware for violation of the Louisiana Products Liability Act.
Police officer sues State of Louisiana for racial discrimination
BATON ROUGE -- Carl Cavalier filed a complaint on Sept. 30 in East Baton Rouge Parish District Court against the State of Louisiana: Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Public Safety Services and the Office of State Police.
Former Sun Belt Conference CCO files discrimination lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS -- Patrick Hairston filed a lawsuit on Oct. 9 in Orleans Parish District Court against the Sun Belt Conference, Inc. for breach of contract, race discrimination, violation of Louisiana unfair trade practices and failure to pay vacation time.
Woman sues after pressure cooker lid explodes off pot, causing burns
ALEXANDRIA - Tracie Nichole Barber filed a federal complaint on November 10 in the Western District of Louisiana against Wolfgang Puck Worldwide, Inc., Wolfgang Puck Enterprises Inc. and W.P. Appliances, Inc. for violation of the Louisiana Products Liability Act.
Million-dollar lawsuit filed over amputated foot
NEW ORLEANS - Josephine Brown, wife of Charles Brown, filed a federal complaint on October 20 in the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana against the United States.
Woman sues employer for altering her terms and conditions of employment and threatening her job
LAFAYETTE - Angela Melancon filed a federal complaint on October 25 in the Western District of Louisiana against Lafayette General Medical Center, Inc d/b/a Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center for unlawful retaliation.
Former investigator sues New Orleans Office of Inspector General
NEW ORLEANS - Former criminal investigator Kristen Morales filed a federal lawsuit on October 28 in the Eastern District of Louisiana against the City of New Orleans and its Office of Inspector General.
Woman sues USA over incident with postal employee
NEW ORLEANS - Fredrica L. Banks filed a federal lawsuit on October 22 in the Eastern District of Louisiana against the United States for violation of the Federal Tort Claims Act.
Lawsuit over sugar refinery filed, alleges inconvenience
NEW ORLEANS - Ahmed Alkurd filed a lawsuit on Aug. 25 in St. Bernard Parish District Court against American Sugar Refining, Inc. for nuisance.