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Chase Bank sued after woman gets hand stuck in pneumatic tube in drive-up banking incident
Richard V. Kohnke A New Orleans woman is suing her bank after a door on the pneumatic tube system closed on her hand.
School sued after second grader breaks fingers when playing in basement
A New Orleans woman is suing her daughter's school after the child broke her fingers while playing in the school basement.
Hospital sued for improper sterilization of equipment; Fear of disease claimed
A New Orleans woman is suing a local hospital that reported an instrument used in a procedure on her husband had not been properly sterilized and exposed him to infectious diseases.
Woman sues former attorney over handling of med mal case
A New Orleans woman is suing her former attorney who allegedly failed to have a defendant served in her medical malpractice case.
Neighborhood association files suit seeking to disallow school improvements due to traffic
Seemann An Uptown New Orleans neighborhood association, along with numerous area residents, filed suit against the city for granting a zoning permit so a school within their association boundaries could construct an addition.
Woman claims permanent disability after fall in laundry room
A New Orleans woman is suing an apartment building owner after she claims she received injuries when she slipped in standing water in a laundry room.
Delayed breast cancer diagnosis results in suit
A woman is suing a New Orleans health clinic along with six other defendants, including the State of Louisiana, claiming the diagnosis of her breast cancer was delayed for nine months.
Construction company sued by property owner claiming major damages during home elevation
Richard B. Levin An Orleans Parish man is suing a contractor for allegedly causing major damage to his home when it was being elevated.
Woman sues construction company after workers drop cabinet on her
An Ascension Parish woman is suing a construction company for injuries she allegedly sustained when a cabinet was dropped on her as she held the door open for workers who were transporting it.
Roofing company sued by former salesman who says he was denied commission
A former salesman for a roofing company claims he was terminated and not paid $9,000 in commissions.
Embattled police detective sues city for not paying overtime; Claims intimidation by superiors
A New Orleans Police Department detective has filed suit against the city and top-ranking police officials for allegedly not paying him overtime.
Harrah's being sued over woman's slip and fall on marble flooring
Roy D'Aquila A Jefferson Parish woman is suing after she allegedly slipped and fell at the New Orleans Harrah's Casino.
Woman says Rite Aid is at fault after she took the wrong medication
An elderly New Orleans woman has sued a local pharmacy for allegedly giving her the wrong medication, which she took for over a month.
Aquarium manufacturer sued after design flaw damages residence
An Ascension Parish woman's insurance provider is suing the manufacturer of an aquarium after it sprung a leak and damaged her apartment.
Shipping company sued by worker who claims injury from ship striking barge
Glenn Lieberman A man is suing a shipping company for injuries he says he sustained when the ship he was working on struck a barge.
Asbestos litigation dates exposure to over 30 years ago
NEW ORLEANS – A man is suing his former employer for exposure to asbestos that he says resulted in his diagnosis of mesothelioma 30 years after his period of employment.
Laborer sues after scaffolding collapses
NEW ORLEANS – A brick mason is suing both his employer and the owner of the building he was working on after he was injured when the scaffolding he was standing on collapsed and he fell and broke his leg.
Manufacturer faces suit after woman cuts herself in blender accident
An Ascension Parish family is suing a handheld blender manufacturer after an accident resulted in severe cuts to her hand.
Entergy sued after worker gets shocked by low hanging power line
Bruno A man is suing energy provider Entergy after he was shocked by a low hanging power line while on the job.
Man sues Wal-Mart for reaggravation of arthritis after slipping on oily floor
DONALDSONVILLE - An East Baton Rouge man is suing the Prairieville, La., Wal-Mart after he allegedly slipped and fell on an oily floor in the store.