Kyle Barnett News
Subcontractor on Nicholl’s State University project sues for non-payment of $106K
GRETNA – A subcontractor that claims they provided masonry work on a state university construction project is suing the project’s main contractor for non-payment.
Caterer that allegedly served piece of chicken with wire in it faces suit
GRETNA – A local catering company is being sued by a man who claims he ate a piece of chicken that had a wire attached to it that he swallowed.
Jefferson Parish Housing Authority sued by woman who tripped on broken concrete
GRETNA – The Jefferson Parish Housing Authority is being sued by a woman who claims she was injured after tripping on a broken piece of concrete.
Auto body shop sued by customer who claims to have paid for hail damage repair that was never completed
GRETNA – An auto body repair shop is being sued by one of their customers who alleges they took her money, but never repaired hail damage to her vehicle.
Man claiming new car severely damaged after first oil change sues
GRETNA – A man who had recently bought a new car and took it in for its first oil change is suing the oil change provider and a mechanic after his engine was allegedly damaged beyond repair.
Wal-Mart sued by man claiming foot injuries due to falling beer bottle
GRETNA – A corporate retailer is being sued by a man who was allegedly injured when a single bottle of beer fell on his foot.
La Quinta Inn sued by mother of man who was strangled to death at motel
GRETNA – The mother of a man who was strangled to death at a local motel is being suing for wrongful death.
Tenant sues landlord for allegedly not making repairs to damaged rental unit after Hurricane Isaac
Satellite image of Hurricane Isaac in Aug. 2012
City of Kenner sued by woman who tripped at playground
GRETNA – The City of Kenner is being sued by a woman who claims she was injured when she tripped on a piece of rebar that was sticking out of a parking bumper at a city playground.
Judicial watchdog group lobs 'activism' charge against Louisiana Third District Court of Appeals
Melissa Landry, executive director of Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch
Equipment supply company sues over crane that was damage after striking overpass
GRETNA – An equipment supply company is suing companies they claim are responsible for damages to a crane leased to them that struck a bridge overpass when it was in transport.
Convenience store sued by woman who claims she was injured when a chair she was sitting in collapsed
GRETNA – A convenience store is being sued by a woman who claims she was injured when the back of a chair collapsed when she sat in it.
Permanent makeup tattoo companies sue contractor who set up rival company
GRETNA – A company that tattoos permanent makeup onto its customers as well as provides tattoo removal and other services is suing a contractor who performed procedures for them claiming she diverted $25,000 in funds by setting up a competing company.
Restaurants suing property insurer for not covering damages that occurred during Hurricane Isaac
GRETNA – An insurance company is being sued by the occupants of a building who say their hurricane damage claims were under paid.Daiquiri Bay Café’ Inc. and Winston’s Pub and Patio filed suit against Nautilus Insurance Company in the 24th Judicial District Court on Sept. 24.Daiquiri Bay and Winston’s claim that on Aug. 29 Nautilus had an insurance policy in effect at their building located at 531 Metairie
CEO of marketing firm suing business owner for failing to pay salary
C. Michael Winters
Elevation subcontractor sues for allegedly not being paid for home elevation
Donald E. McKay Jr.
Family of woman who died from heart attack six days after being told by paramedics she had hernia sues
East Jefferson General Hospital