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Homeowners file lawsuit after not qualifying for Citimortgage loan
Irpino After learning they did not qualify for the Home Affordable Modification Program, property owners from St. Charles Parish filed suit against their mortgage company for not adequately communicating information about the program.
St. Tammany Parish resident files lawsuit over Chinese drywall
Russell Herman Five years after completing renovations on his Slidell home after Hurricane Katrina, Hiram Mason claims he discovered Chinese-manufactured drywall throughout his home and has filed a lawsuit to recover damages to his person and property.
Cyclist sues over allegedly dangerous road
Farrelly A Jefferson Parish resident has filed a lawsuit after falling off his bicycle on Lakeshore Drive in New Orleans.
Furniture store sued after wall unit falls apart
A New Orleans furniture store is being sued for improperly installing a television wall unit after the unit allegedly came apart and fell on a customer.
Lawsuit alleges Avandia caused heart failure
A Louisiana resident has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of the diabetic drug Avandia for not warning him or his doctor about an increased risk of cardiovascular problems. The patient says he suffered heart failure more than ten years after his initial digestion of the drug.
Seaman sues after vessel capsizes
A seaman has filed a lawsuit due to the injuries he received when his vessel capsized.
School employee sues to obtain disability benefits after being assaulted
A disciplinarian for John McDonough Senior High School has filed a lawsuit against his employer to obtain disability benefits after allegedly being attacked by a student.
Orleans Parish resident files med mal suit against Tulane Hospital
An Orleans Parish resident has filed a lawsuit alleging medical malpractice after a procedure to treat renal cancer left her with a perforated colon.
New Orleans residents file lawsuit over defective Chinese drywall
O'Bell Owners of a home on State Street Drive in New Orleans have filed a lawsuit against their home's renovators, claiming the house has defective Chinese drywall.
Two more lawsuits filed over reflux medicine
New Orleans attorney Allan Berger has filed two more federal lawsuits against the manufacturers of a reflux medicine that allegedly causes tardive dyskinesia, a nervous system disorder that causes abnormal movements.
Terrebonne Hospital sues insurance company for payment
Watkins Claiming they "got the run around" by insurance companies, Terrebonne General Medical Center has filed a lawsuit to obtain a past due balance of more than $62,000 for an insured patient.
'Expendables' producers sue insurers over medical delays caused by Statham and Stallone
Statham A movie production company has filed a lawsuit against its insurers for allegedly failing to pay the appropriate amount after filming of "The Expendables" was delayed by medical concerns of actors Jason Statham and Sylvester Stallone.
Hammond resident sues insurance company over Hurricane Gustav
After receiving a small percentage of insurance benefits for the damage to her property from Hurricane Gustav, a Hammond resident has filed a lawsuit against her insurance company.
Alabama resident sues after crane drops pipe onto him
Sherman An Alabama resident is suing after he was injured by a crane that dropped a pipe on him while he was attempting to relocate it on the deck of an oil platform.
Oil worker wants $2.5 million for groin injury
An oil well worker has filed a lawsuit after he slipped on equipment and fell, injuring his groin.
Wal-Mart shopper sues after slipping and falling
Kelly III A Wal-Mart shopper is suing the store after she slipped on a foreign substance that was on the floor and fell, injuring herself.
McDonald's manager allegedly threatens customer with knife
A McDonald's patron is suing the fast food restaurant after a verbal altercation occurred, including an incident where the manager allegedly attempted to stab the patron with a knife.
Construction company sued for not filling fence post holes
An employee of the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans has filed suit against a construction company after stepping into a fence post hole and injuring herself.
Shopper sues after slipping in water and falling
A woman is suing Winn-Dixie for loss of enjoyment of life after she allegedly slipped in water and fell while shopping.
Homeowner sues insurance co. for reimbursement of personal property
A New Orleans resident is accusing her insurance company of failing to provide compensation for personal property she lost when her house was demolished by the city.