Monthly Archives: February 2012

Harrah’s sued by man allegedly hit in eye by roulette ball

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A Jefferson Parish man is suing a local casino for injuries he claims to have received as a patron of the business. Read More »

News, Orleans Parish

Gas station sues Entergy for power surge

NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans gas station is suing an area energy provider for damages it claims were caused by a power surge. Super Discount Gas, Inc. filed suit on Feb. 22 in Orleans Parish Civil District Court against … Read More »

News, Orleans Parish

Express Employment Professionals sued for allegedly not checking background of temporary employees

NEW ORLEANS – A St. Tammany construction company is suing a Metairie-based personnel service for allegedly not properly checking the background of temporary employees they provided. Rainbow International of Southeast Louisiana filed suit on Feb. 17 in Orleans Parish Civil … Read More »

News, Orleans Parish

Former dean at ITT Educational Services claims she lost job for trying to stop grade falsification

Academic dean files lawsuit claiming her termination was due to refusal to falsify student records By: Michelle Keahey New Orleans NEW ORLEANS – A dean of ITT Educational Services claims she lost her job due to her protests regarding falsification … Read More »

Federal Court, News

Harry’s Hardware sued after woman falls from ladder

NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish woman has filed a lawsuit against a local hardware store claiming the store sold her a defective ladder which resulted in her falling. Sally Janke and Chris Janke filed suit against Babcock Co. Inc., … Read More »

Federal Court, News

Slip and fall lawsuit filed against Winn-Dixie

NEW ORLEANS – Winn-Dixie is being sued after a shopper allegedly slipped and fell due to a wet grocery store floor. Rick R. Robin and Susan M. Robin filed suit against Winn-Dixie Montgomery and XYZ Insurance Co. on Jan. 30, … Read More »

Federal Court, News

Taylor Energy sued for allegedly allowing oil wells to spill into Gulf

NEW ORLEANS – An environmental alliance group has filed a lawsuit against Taylor Energy Co. for failing to stop one or more of its oil wells from discharging into the Gulf of Mexico. Claiming violations of the Clean Water Act … Read More »

Federal Court, News

Modular home manufacturer sued after St. Bernard Parish home develops cracks

NEW ORLEANS – Claiming her new modular home has significant structural defects, Tracey Page filed a lawsuit against American Homestar Modular Homes, ABC Insurance Co., DEF Insurance Co. and GHI Insurance Co. on Jan. 27 in St. Bernard Parish District … Read More »

Federal Court, News

Mississippi man sues Chevron and others over asbestos exposure

NEW ORLEANS – A Mississippi man is suing 13 defendants in an asbestos exposure case. Leroy Rodrigue filed suit on Feb. 17 in Orleans Parish Civil District Court against Chevron Chemical Company and 12 others. Rodrigue alleges all defendants contributed … Read More »

News, Orleans Parish

Family Dollar sued by woman who claims she tripped on ‘hump’

NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson parish woman is suing Family Dollar Stores for injuries she claims she sustained due to a fall in a store’s parking lot. Joyce Williams filed suit on Feb. 17 in Orleans Parish Civil District Court … Read More »

News, Orleans Parish