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Renewable energy company sued for allegedly not repaying loans
NEW ORLEANS – A man is suing a renewable energy company he claims he provided with two loans which they did not pay back. Michael Thornton filed suit against Golden Leaf Energy LLC and Calvin Mackie in Orleans Parish Civil District Court on Aug. 5. Thornton claims that on Jan. 13, 2012, Golden Leaf entered into two independent loan agreements with him, borrowing $30,000 at a simple interest rate of
Neighbors sue French Quarter restaurant over alleged continual noise disturbances
NEW ORLEANS – Court of Two Sisters allegedly violated multiple state and city codes pertaining to noise ordinances.
Woman sues Jefferson Parish property owner after fall allegedly causes severe knee injuries
GRETNA – A woman is suing a Jefferson Parish property owner after she allegedly received severe injuries when she stepped in a hole on the property.
Life insurance company sued by woman seeking benefits after child's father is murdered
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is suing a life insurance company for allegedly not paying life insurance benefits after the father of her child was shot to death.
59-year-old man sues Acadian Ambulance after falling out of wheelchair; Claims he was told to 'pop a wheelie'
NEW ORLEANS – A man who claims he was instructed to pop a “wheelie” and subsequently was injured after falling out of his wheelchair is suing an ambulance service.
Woman sues for $75,000 after allegedly falling in a hole
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is suing claiming she fell in a hole and was injured at a New Orleans residence.
Man sues over alleged mistreatment in daughter’s dialysis care
NEW ORLEANS – A man who is accusing a medical professional of poorly inserting a shunt into his daughter’s arm that allegedly later led to her death is suing over improper dialysis treatment.
Malpractice claim filed against Prestige Care
CHALMETTE – Two daughters are hoping to shed new light on their late father’s death by filing a wrongful death lawsuit against his caregiver.
Resteel Supply Company sues Bailey Construction for over $1,400 in dues
NEW ORLEANS – A local construction firm is being sued for an allegedly fraudulent check written to a construction goods supplier for a project undertaken in New Orleans.
Woman who claims injury in fall out of elevator sues
NEW ORLEANS – A woman who claims she was injured in a fall while exiting an elevator is suing.Janice Cotton filed suit against Bar Harbor LLC, HSI Mangement Inc., Renaissance Place Apartments and Western World Insurance Co. in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court on July 23.Cotton claims on Dec. 26, 2013, she was exiting an elevator, located at 3601 Texas Drive in New Orleans, when she lost her
Woman sues Circle K after an alleged slip and fall injury
NEW ORLEANS – A woman who was purportedly injured after slipping in an unknown liquid at a convenience store is suing over her alleged injuries.
Tenants' association sues Mayor Landrieu over allegedly unfair representation on Housing Authority board
NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu has been sued over a disagreement on how commissions to the city’s housing authority board are being handled by administration.
Woman sues Touro doctor claiming surgery caused paralysis
NEW ORLEANS – A doctor and hospital are being sued for allegedly paralyzing a patient during surgery.
Son sues major New Orleans businesses over father’s asbestos-related death
NEW ORLEANS – The son of a man who died due to asbestos exposure is suing the companies he claims are responsible for the exposure.
81-year-old plaintiff claims she had to use ladder to access home due to contractor's failure to complete repairs
NEW ORLEANS – A homeowner is suing a construction company for more than $120,000 claiming it failed to make repairs to her home that were to be undertaken following Hurricane Katrina.
Woman sues after mother allegedly dies after fall sustained during dialysis treatment
NEW ORLEANS – The daughter of a patient who allegedly received fatal injuries after a technician failed to assist her to the restroom during a dialysis session is suing.Michelle Richards filed suit against LaDonna Doe, DaVita Healthcare Partners Inc. and DaVita Dialysis in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court on July 29.Richards claims that on Oct. 21, 2013, Barbara Richards, mother of Michelle
Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Company sued for more than $1.6 million in damages to commercial building
Satellite image of Hurricane Isaac in Aug. 2012NEW ORLEANS – An insurer is being sued for allegedly providing an inadequate estimate for property damage that occurred at a New Orleans commercial property during Hurricane Isaac.Hiker LLC filed suit against Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Company in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.Hiker states on Aug. 29, 2012, Hurricane Isaac struck New Orleans
Man claiming injuries in fall off broken bench at Wal-Mart sues
NEW ORLEANS – A man who allegedly had a serious fall after sitting on a bench at Wal-Mart is suing.
Entergy sues City of New Orleans over alleged damage to underground facilities
NEW ORLEANS – Entergy is suing the City of New Orleans for $45,000 in alleged damages caused by drilling.