Kyle Barnett News
Class action lawsuit filed against Entergy following power outages
Tony Clayton A Baton Rouge-based attorney has filed a class action lawsuit against a regional power provider for not restoring power to the area following Hurricane Isaac in a reasonable amount of time.
Courts closed for Tropical storm Isaac
NEW ORLEANS – Local courts and Clerk of Courts Office are closed over the next few days as the area prepares for Tropical Storm Isaac's approach.
Apartment building owner claims government contractor used property in constructing levee wall
Julie Steed Kammer NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans apartment building owner is suing a government contractor claiming a part of its property was excavated without permission during the building of flood control structures.
Street light maintenance firm claims city owes more than $1.2 million
Wayne G. Zeringue NEW ORLEANS – A city contractor is suing the city over unpaid work for street lighting maintenance work.
Widow sues deceased husband's employers over alleged silicosis death
GRETNA – A New Orleans woman is suing 11 of her deceased husband's former employers.
Church sued by volunteer worker after accident involving scissor lift
Adam H. Weintraub GRETNA – A Slidell man is suing a church for injuries he allegedly received in an incident that occurred when he was a volunteer worker.
Chiropractor sued by man for procedures that allegedly resulted in stroke
Joshua E. Gertler GRETNA – A New Orleans man is suing a Jefferson Parish chiropractor for injuries he allegedly received during medical treatment.
Housing Authority of New Orleans is suing numerous residents they claim they overpaid
Errol B. Conley NEW ORLEANS – A local public housing authority claims it overpaid rent for numerous residents while they lived in their housing units.
National poll finds American public concerned about implications of frivolous lawsuits
Landry NEW ORLEANS – The American Tort Reform Association and "Sick of Lawsuits" campaign released the results of a national survey showing that a majority of voters believe frivolous lawsuits are harming the nation's economy.
Local bar sued by men who claim illegal gaming made bar target for armed robbery
GRETNA – Two men are suing a local bar for injuries they claim occurred during a robbery by unknown individuals.
Assisted living facility sued by quadriplegic over broken leg
Alfred A. Olinde, Jr. NEW ORLEANS – An Ascension Parish man is suing an assisted living center for injuries he claims to have received.
Shoring company suing couple for alleged non-payment
GRETNA – A Harahan-based shoring company is suing a Lafitte couple for non-payment for services rendered.
Gretna Home Depot sued in slip and fall
A Jefferson parish man has filed suit against a nationwide hardware store for injuries he claims to have received on their premises.
Former employee claims furniture store did not promote him because of his race
GRETNA – A salesman for a Jefferson Parish furniture store claims he was overlooked for a promotion due to his race.
Developer being sued for alleged nonpayment by building contractor
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans-based developer has been sued by a building contractor for alleged non-payment for services and materials rendered.
Fishing charter company sues BP in local court over oil spill damage
Owner of Xtreme Fishing Charters Allen Walker NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish charter fishing company is suing an international oil company for damages it claims stems from the 2010 gulf oil spill.
Insurance underwriters sued by man in Hurricane Katrina suit
Sidney D. Torres, III NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans man is suing his homeowner insurer's underwriters for allegedly not meeting their obligations following his home being damaged in a hurricane.
Entergy sues Sewerage and Water board for property damage
NEW ORLEANS – A local energy company has sued a city department for allegedly damaging its property during a work project.
Orleans Parish sheriff sued after deputy allegedly causes traffic accident
Przemek Lubecki NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing the local sheriff for injuries she received in a car accident with one of the sheriff's deputies.
Asian buffet-style restaurant sues landlords over not fixing building following Hurricane Katrina
Jason Cavignac GRETNA – The owners of a former Kenner buffet are suing their landlords who they claim refused to honor their lease terms following the destruction of the building in a hurricane.