Monthly Archives: February 2013

First African American La. State Supreme Court Chief Justice takes oath of office

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NEW ORLEANS – The investiture ceremony for the first African American Chief Justice of the Louisiana State Supreme Court took place today at noon on the steps of the Louisiana Supreme Court in the French Quarter. Chief Justice Bernette Joshua … Read More »

Louisiana Supreme Court, News

Funky Butt Jazz Club party in eviction suit

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NEW ORLEANS – Alleged failure to submit rent has resulted in an eviction suit against Funky Butt Jazz Club located on Freret Street in New Orleans. Go Mango LLC filed a lawsuit against Funky Butt Jazz Club LLC in the … Read More »

Breach of Contract, Issues, New Orleans, News, Orleans Parish

Debt collection service sues company for defaulting on debt it purchased

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GRETNA – A debt collection company is suing a communications company for defaulting on the debt it purchased. The Interface Financial Group filed suit against Integrated Communications Technology Inc. (ITI), Sandra Tidwell Waters, Tabatha D. Waters and Thomas D. Waters … Read More »

24th Judicial District Court, Breach of Contract, Gretna, Issues, News

State accused of failing to adequately pay contractor

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NEW ORLEANS– A Mandeville construction firm is suing the State of Louisiana after a dispute over additional fees. Devier Design Build LLC filed suit against the State of Louisiana, Division of Administration in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court on … Read More »

Breach of Contract, Issues, New Orleans, News, Orleans Parish

Woman claims injury after falling at local restaurant

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NEW ORLEANS– A Texas woman is suing a local steakhouse after falling in the restaurant last year. Roseanne Lewis filed suit against Magazine Steakhouse LLC, its management and insurer in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court on Jan. 3. In … Read More »

Issues, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Personal Injury

Man sues doctors after staph infection allegedly results in removal of pacemaker

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GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is suing two doctors for medical malpractice after an infection alleged resulted in his pacemaker needing to be removed. David Warren Reeks filed suit against Ali Reza M.D., Robert Frank M.D. and their insurer … Read More »

24th Judicial District Court, Gretna, Issues, Medical Malpractice, News

Winn-Dixie sued over carjacking and assault

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NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing Winn-Dixie after allegedly being attacked and robbed at a local store. Marilyn Evans filed a lawsuit against Winn-Dixie Montgomery LLC in the Orleans Parish Central District Court. Evans claims that while … Read More »

Issues, New Orleans, News, Orleans Parish, Personal Injury

Woman sues after allegedly being hit by Superdome door

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NEW ORLEANS –  A local woman is suing the owner, manager and insurer of the Superdome for injuries allegedly caused by a door in the building. Terry Galpion filed suit against the Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District, SMG and their … Read More »

Issues, New Orleans, News, Orleans Parish, Personal Injury

Otis Elevator sued over worker’s fall three stories down shaft

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NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans man is suing an elevator manufacturer and the company responsible for maintaining an elevator installed at his place of employment after he fell three stories down the elevator shaft. Marc Goldman filed suit against … Read More »

Issues, New Orleans, News, Orleans Parish, Personal Injury

IT security consulting company sued by former vice-president

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NEW ORLEANS – A Texas-based information technology security service company is being sued by a former employee who claims she did not receive incentive compensation for sales she made while employed by the company. Stephanie Crabb filed a lawsuit against … Read More »

Breach of Contract, Issues, New Orleans, Orleans Parish