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Street contractor sued by Ascension Parish for breach of contract
DONALDSONVILLE – A southeastern Louisiana parish has filed suit against an international insurance company claiming a street maintenance company fell short of provisions in a contract.
Touro Infirmary sued by visitor in slip and fall
Kris P. Kiefer NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman has sued a local hospital for injuries she claims to have received on its premises.
Bank accused of cashing man's homeowners insurance checks post-Katrina
A New Orleans man is suing a local bank after checks allegedly made out to him were cashed without his knowledge.
Krewe of Bacchus sued over records request after 45 percent dues increase proposal
NEW ORLEANS – A major Mardi Gras Krewe has been sued by its members over its alleged failure to release records for inspection
School board sued by former teacher for post-Katrina termination case
Marc R. Michaud NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans teacher is claiming he was wrongfully terminated by the local school board.
Shipbilder named in asbestos suit
Neil F. Nazareth NEW ORLEANS – A Tangipahoa Parish woman is suing a shipbuilder for the wrongful death of her husband.
Hospital sued for allegedly losing biopsy sample
Robert B. Evans NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman has filed suit against a local hospital for losing her biopsy sample, which required another biopsy.
Food court employee sues Lakeside Shopping Center in slip and fall
GRETNA – A New Orleans woman is suing a Metairie shopping mall over injuries she claims to have received on their premises.
Winn-Dixie sued in slip and fall
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman has filed suit claiming injury on the premises of a grocery store.
Cox communications sues sewerage and water board for destroyed underground cables
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans cable provider is suing a city agency for property damage.
Woman sued after falling down outside steps while visiting building after hours
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing a building owner for injuries she claims to have received on a set of outside stairs while visiting the building after hours.
Boomtown Casino sued by woman who twisted ankle after stepping in 'sticky' substance
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a Kenner casino for injuries she claims occurred on its premises.
Huntington Ingalls name defendant in asbestos wrongful death case
Joseph E. "Jed" Cain NEW ORLEANS – The wife and daughter of a deceased Louisiana man are suing a number of defendants for his alleged death from mesothelioma.
Metairie HVAC company sued over installation of air conditioning units
Scott Galante NEW ORLEANS – A Metairie-based heating and cooling company is being sued for breach of contract.
Workplace sexual harassment award in excess of $300K vacated by appeals court
The I-10 twin spans during construction. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated a large award given to a plaintiff who acNEW ORLEANS – The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated a large award given to a plaintiff who accused his employer of same-sex sexual harassment. cused his employer of same-sex sexual harassment.
Woman sues after elevator allegedly closes on foot
Kara Hadican Samuels A Houma woman is suing the state for injuries she claims to have gotten in an elevator incident.
Asbestos case filed against man's employer from over 40 years ago
Marcia Finkelstein A Jefferson Parish man has filed suit against his former employers, in addition to other defendants, claiming they subjected him to asbestos exposure.
Law firm sued by expert testimony provider
NEW ORLEANS – A company that specializes in providing expert testimony for plaintiffs attorneys has sued one of its customers for non-payment.
Owner of Zachary's by the Lake accuses landlords of throwing him out
A Lakeview New Orleans restaurant is suing its landlord for breach of contract claiming they were forced from the premises.
Roofing supply company sues in roofer in 23rd JDC for over $300K
Carrol Devillier A roofing supply company has filed suit against a roofer for breach of contract.