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Jefferson Parish Hospital sued over staph infection death
Michael T. Beckers GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish family have filed suit against a local hospital for the death of their husband and father. .
Cantaloupe death leads to suit against produce company and Kroger
Norman I. Lafargue BENTON – The widower of a deceased woman is suing a Texas-based produce company he claims allowed infected cantaloupes on the market and resulted in his wife's death.
Oil companies sued by family of deceased pipe cleaner for wrongful death
Jeremiah A. Sprague GRETNA – A family is suing multiple companies over the death of former pill production pipe cleaner.
Oil spill contractor accused of mishandling funds
Henry L. Klein NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana-based subcontractor is suing a contractor for submitting payments to its employee rather than the company's owners, which was only allegedly discovered after the employee's death.
Plaintiff's firm sues insurer and former client
NEW ORLEANS – An attorney who represented a client in an automobile accident is suing an insurer due to not receiving settlement funds in that case.
Building owner sued by woman who allegedly fell on broken concrete in parking lot
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a commercial building owner for injuries she claims to have received on its premises.
Jefferson Walgreens sued over alleged damages to nearby building caused by 'massive vibrations' during construction
Tracey Rannals Bryan GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish apartment building owner is suing a local pharmacy for damages he claims were caused to his property during a construction project.
River Oaks Hospital sued over restraint death of psychiatric patient
Tammy M. Nick GRETNA – The mother of a deceased man is suing a Jefferson Parish hospital and doctor over his death.
Salon sued by woman claiming she was stunned by blow to head from 'color dome'
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing a local hair salon for injuries she claims to have received on its premises.
State representative sues construction company over lien for non-payment
NEW ORLEANS – A state representative is suing a construction company that had a lien placed against his property for alleged non-payment of services.
Shoring company sued for alleged improper work on home lift
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a New Orleans-based shoring company for allegedly doing improper and defective work when raising her home.
NFL sued in Orleans Parish by former player Roosevelt Taylor
Herbert A. Cade NEW ORLEANS – The National Football League is being sued by a former professional football player from New Orleans.
Toilet supplier sued by insurer for home's water damage
NEW ORLEANS – A national insurance agency has filed a lawsuit against a toilet product supplier for property damage.
Health insurance company sued by customer for allegedly not funding medical procedure
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman has sued a major health insurance company for allegedly denying coverage for a procedure.
Walmart sued by woman by woman who claims she slipped in vomit
GRETNA – A Kenner woman is suing a national retailer for injuries she claims to have received on its premises.
Subcontractor sues contractor for non-payment
GRETNA – A Kenner sub-contractor is suing a Metairie contractor for allegedly not paying for completed work.
Wrongful death case claims worker was crushed by wall he was pressure washing
John H. Denenea, Jr. NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing a number of commercial entities for the death of her ex-husband.
Walgreens sued for allegedly dispensing wrong dosage
Lillie E. Joyce NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing a local pharmacy alleging she received an incorrect dosage on a prescription.
Woman who allegedly fell because of cracked sidewalk sues condo association
Warren P. McKenna NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans condominium association is being sued by a woman who allegedly tripped and fell on a crack in the sidewalk in front of the building.
Sub-contractor sues contractor for nonpayment
NEW ORLEANS – A sub-contractor has sued a contractor claiming it has not been paid.