Kyle Barnett News
BP civil trial to begin today; Company could pay more than $17 billion in penalties
Image of a controlled burn of spilled oil during the 2010 BP Gulf oil spill.
Woman who was hit by car that crashed through building sues
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman who was hit by a car that crashed through a building is suing.
Subcontracted insulation company sues contractors for alleged non-payment
Christy R. Bergeron
Pest control company sued by homeowner’s for allegedly failed termite treatment
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish couple is suing a local pest control company for allegedly failing to stop a termite infestation in their home.
Wal-Mart sued by woman who claims labor induced after chair collapse
John Jacob Goehring
Louisiana State Police and officer sued over traffic accident
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is suing the State Police over a car accident he was in that he claims was the fault of a trooper.
Esplanade Mall sued by tenant over malfunctioning sprinkler system
Michael S. Bradner
Local McDonald’s sued by woman who fell on premises
GRETNA – A St. Charles Parish woman is suing a local fast food eatery for injuries she claims to have received in a fall on its premises.
Homeowners sued after tree demolishes adjacent structures during Hurricane Isaac
GRETNA – A Metairie homeowner is being sued by a company whose property was damaged by a tree downed during Hurricane Isaac.
Convenience store sued by woman claiming disability after falling on property
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman issuing a local convenience store for injuries she claims to have received in a fall on its premises.
Bozo’s restaurant sued by former owner for breach of contract
GRETNA – A former Jefferson Parish restaurant company that sold to a new owner, but kept possession of the restaurant building and rented it to the new owner, is suing over breach of contract claims.
Louisiana Workers Compensation Corporation files suit against company for accident that injured five workers
GRETNA – A statewide workers' compensation fund is suing a number of defendants for recovery of funds paid out to workers injured in a boat accident.
Jefferson Parish inmate files handwritten petition against Sheriff’s Office
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish Correctional Center inmate has filed a lawsuit against the Jefferson Parish Sheriff for allegedly depriving him of his rights while incarcerated.
Home Depot sued by woman who fell at store entrance
GRETNA – A New Orleans woman is suing the Gretna location of a national home improvement store for injuries she claims to have suffered in a fall on their premises.
Man sues employer and co-worker he alleges beat him with a stick
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is suing his employer and a fellow employee who he alleges beat him with a stick on their work premises.
Family of mental health patient who was killed when run over on interstate sues
Robert B. Evans III
HVAC supply corporation suing local repair company for over $150,000 on overdue account
GRETNA – A Texas corporation is suing a Lafayette-based air conditioning and hating company for not paying for goods they allegedly purchased on a credit account.