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Store sued by woman whose Rolex was stolen while in their care
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing a local store for alleged breach of contract and negligence.
Landrieu sued by clerk of Criminal Courts over funding
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu and Clerk of the Criminal Court of Orleans Parish Arthur Morrell NEW ORLEANS – The Clerk of the Criminal Court of Orleans Parish is suing the City of New Orleans through Mayor Mitch Landrieu.
Mayor Landrieu sues St. Charles Parish Council over aviation board appointment process
New Orleans Mayor Mitchell Landrieu New Orleans – New Orleans Mayor, Mitchell Landrieu, is suing all ten sitting members of the St. Charles Parish Council for allegedly misconstruing the law set forth to govern the appointing of new members to the New Orleans Aviation Board (NOAB).
Contractors sued for allegedly violating the Louisiana Prompt Pay Act
Andrew G. Vicknair NEW ORLEANS - A New Orleans-based company is suing a general contractor, sub-contractor and other related entities for failure to submit payment in full for the use of equipment supplied in two major construction projects.
Wal-Mart sued over youth's injuries from falling sign
NEW ORLEANS - A New Orleans woman is suing a local retailer alleging her son was injured on its premises.
Family of man who allegedly choked to death on dentures sues Ochsner Medical Center
NEW ORLEANS – The family of a deceased patient is suing a local medical facility claiming wrongful death.
McGuire's Pub being sued by fight promoters
McGuire's Pub on Magazine St. in New Orleans. NEW ORLEANS - A Louisiana-based fight promotion company is suing a local venue for alleged breach of contract.
Ascension Parish man claims mesothelioma in Orleans Parish suit
Spencer R. Doody NEW ORLEANS - An Ascension Parish man is suing several companies claiming his exposure to asbestos caused him to develop malignant mesothelioma.
Illinois woman sues New Orleans Hotel for an alleged slip and fall accident
NEW ORLEANS - A Washington Park, Ill. woman is suing a local hotel alleging she slipped and fell in the bathtub in her hotel room and suffered injuries as a result.
United Cabs sued by injured passenger
Jerald P. Block NEW ORLEANS - A New Orleans woman is suing a local cab company alleging she was injured when the cab she was riding in backed into another car.
Former trucker and wife sue for injuries arising from broken seat vibrations
Jeffrey T. Greenberg NEW ORLEANS - A Picayune, Miss. couple is suing several entities for allegedly ignoring unsafe work conditions that resulted in one of them sustaining injuries.
LSU Urgent Care accused of severing woman's pinky finger in wheelchair
New Orleans – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing LSU Urgent care, several relative entities and the LA State Department of Health and Hospitals alleging she was injured as a result of negligence on their behalf.
Lawsuit filed over purchase of Westbank New Orleans properties
NEW ORLEANS - An Orleans Parish resident is suing several entities allegedly involved in a transaction of property that was later revealed to be not merchantable.
Amtrak sued by woman alleging injury due to negligence
Richard G. Whitworth NEW ORLEANS – A Pointe Coupee Parish woman is suing Amtrak claiming she was injured as a result of employee negligence.
A-1 Home Appliance Center Inc. sued by customer alleging breach of contract
Pierre V. Miller II NEW ORLEANS - A Michigan woman is suing a Harvey-based household appliance repair company alleging breach of contract and other damages.
Gym member sues UNO for alleged fall on premises
Brian King NEW ORLEANS - An Orleans Parish resident is suing UNO alleging he tripped and fell on the premises of the Recreation and Fitness Center.
Loyola University sues former student for alleged unpaid debt
NEW ORLEANS - A New Orleans university is suing a former student alleging she owes a large sum of money.
Company sued for allegedly occupying deceased woman's property illegally
Joseph L. Montgomery NEW ORLEANS - A representative for the succession of a deceased New Orleans resident is suing a business alleging it illegally occupied the property of the deceased.
Cleaning company sued by woman who slipped and fell on Municipal Court stairs
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman has sued a company she claims is responsible for the upkeep of the premises where she allegedly slipped and fell.
Former University of New Orleans administrator sues UL system board, former Chancellor
Ronald L. Wilson NEW ORLEANS - Former University of New Orleans Director of Records/ Registration is suing the board of supervisors and former chancellor of the University of New Orleans alleging defamation of character and infringing on her right to due process of law.