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BP receives record $4.5 billion criminal fine in plea agreement with Department of Justice
Federal Judge Carl Barbier is overseeing the civil penalty portion of the disaster penalties. NEW ORLEANS – British Petroleum has received the largest criminal penalty in history in their acceptance of a plea bargain with the U.S. Department of Justice that will see them pay $4.5 billion in criminal damages for the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill and the events leading up to the disaster.
New Orleans man representing self in denial of unemployment benefits
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans man is representing himself in a case against his former employer where he is seeking unemployment benefits he was denied under both an initial inquiry and upon appeal.
Jazz Daiquiris suing over alcohol permit denial
Edward R. Washington NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans-based bar and its owner are suing the city for denying an alcohol permit.
Ochsner Hospital sued by woman who claims she contracted staph infection from contaminated IV
GRETNA – A St. Tammany Parish woman is suing a hospital for allegedly engaging in practices that caused her to contract a life threatening infection.
Homeowner sued by potential buyer for backing out of deal
Preston L. Hayes GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is suing the homeowner whose home he was going to buy for breaking a contract the two had allegedly agreed upon.
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office sued after deputy allegedly causes car accident
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing the local sheriff's office and deputy who allegedly is at fault for an accident in which the two were involved.
Ochsner sued by woman for wrongful termination after workplace injury
GRETNA – A St. Bernard woman is suing a hospital that formerly employed her claiming wrongful termination after a workplace injury.
Man claims physical disability after glass bottle allegedly falls on him at checkout register
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is suing a local retailer for alleged injuries he received when a glass bottle fell on him in the store.
Rouse's sued in slip and fall
J. Bart Kelly GRETNA – A local grocery store is being sued by a woman who claims she was injured in a fall on its premises.
Saint Clement of Rome School sued over alleged bullying incidents
Deborah A. Villio GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish couple is suing a school, its teachers and administrators and a child's parents for the alleged bullying of their child.
Jefferson Parish sued by man whose building was demolished
GRETNA – Jefferson Parish is being sued by a property owner for allegedly illegally demolishing a building on his property.
Wal-Mart sued by woman who allegedly slipped in puddle of water
GRETNA – A St. Bernard Parish woman is suing a retailer for injuries she allegedly received on its premises.
City of Gretna and contractor sued for property damage allegedly due to excessive vibrations
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is suing a contractor and the city in which he owns property for damages he claims arose from construction and excavation activities adjacent to his property.
Company counter-sues in case over water cooler filtration system
Tyler Rench NEW ORLEANS – A Delaware-based company that was sued by a New Orleans based water cooler manufacturer has counter-sued on claims it breached a contract for the purchase of water coolers.
Commercial property owner seeks more than $4 million over unpaid promissory note
Robert E. Tarcza NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans property owner is suing a New Orleans property manager for not paying a promissory note in full.
Welder injured in fall through manhole sues employer for injuries
Loaded barges at night. GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is suing a marine transportation company that formerly employed him for injuries he received while on the job.
Wine wholesaler sued for trademark infringement
Patricia A. Krebs NEW ORLEANS – A wine wholesaler is being sued by a man who claims it appropriated his business's name.
Local company sued by nationwide refrigeration supplier for alleged nonpayment
NEW ORLEANS – A refrigeration supply company is suing a New Orleans business for alleged nonpayment of parts.
Commercial landlord sues tenant to recoup expenses for damaged property
Irl R. Silverstein GRETNA – An incorporated property in Kenner is suing its former tenant for damages to the building.
West Jefferson Medical Center and doctor sued for wrongful death
Harry T. Widman GRETNA – A New Orleans man is suing a local hospital and doctor over the death of his wife.