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Sentences handed out for fraudulent claims stemming from 2010 BP oil spill
NEW ORLEANS – Two New Orleans area women have been sentenced for filing fraudulent financial assistance applications to the Gulf Coast Claim Facility following the 2010 Gulf oil sill.
Car dealership sues architect over allegedly defective construction of sales showroom
Margot Lilly Kramer Want
Property owners sued by worker who sliced arm with grinder during deck construction
GRETNA – A man who was working on a deck for a local business owner is suing after he sliced his arm open with a power grinder.
BP’s attempt to withhold third quarter funding from claims administrator shot down
U.S. Federal Judge Carl Barbier
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office sued by man for alleged police brutality and false arrest for recording peaceful protest
NEW ORLEANS – A Lafourche Parish man is suing the St.Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office and numerous deputies for alleged police brutality after he allegedly attempted to record a a peaceful protest against the living conditions of the parish prison.Carl Brown filed suit against St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Jack Strain Jr., personally and in his official capacity as the Sheriff of St.
Metairie doctor sued by landlord for $23K over lease
Adam C. McNeil
BP hearing today to focus on $130 million third quarter budget of settlement program
U.S. Magistrate Judge Sally Shushan
BP claims new findings of 'systemic fraud' in settlement program, asks for temporary stoppage for third time
NEW ORLEANS – On Monday BP filed documents stating they have proof of “systemic fraud” within the settlement program that provides payments to those harmed by the 2010 oil spill.
Hospital sued for selling allegedly defective hip replacement
Leola M. Anderson
Bar sued by man who was allegedly attacked by drunken underage patron with baseball bat
Buffalos Billiards Bar
Woman who tripped over floor mat at work sues
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman who allegedly tripped over a floor mat and fell at the entrance of a local hospital where she was employed is suing for injuries she claims to have received.
Hurricane cleanup workers claim they are owed $544K
Paul D. Hale
Former co-owner of telecommunications firm sues for allegedly botched buyout plan
GRETNA – A former co-owner of a local telecommunications company is suing over the company’s alleged failure to buy him out despite the signing of a contract to do so.
Woman who claims elevator door closed on her sues
West Jefferson Hospital
Casino sued by man who claims to have slipped in bathroom
GRETNA – A New Orleans man who alleges he was injured when he slipped and fell in a casino bathroom is suing.