Tia Benton News
Woodland Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Center sued for alleged wrongful death
Mayra S. Scheuermann NEW ORLEANS – The parents of a deceased New Orleans rehab center resident claim that the center is responsible for the death of their daughter.
Fallen case of jarred pickles leads to work comp insurance suit
NEW ORLEANS – An insurer for a New Orleans grocery store is suing a wholesale grocer for alleged injuries sustained by an employee over a fallen jar of pickles.
Operator of New Orleans to Baton Rouge bus sued for handicapped passenger's alleged injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A resident of the City of New Orleans is suing Hotard Coaches alleging she sustained physical and non-physical injuries as a result of the defendant's negligence.
Historical renovation company ordered to surrender property
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish resident is suing a renovation company claiming she is the lawful owner of a lot of ground in the 5th District of the City of New Orleans of which the company currently claims possession.
Shoring company sued for alleged breach of contract and violation of state civil codes
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish resident is suing a home elevation company and its owner for alleged breach of contract.
Dwyer Road drainage improvement project subject of class action lawsuit
John K. Etter NEW ORLEANS - Eight Orleans Parish residents filed a class action law suit on behalf of residents and property owners against several local entities alleging damages as a result of a local drainage improvement project.
Former COO of local company is suing over firing
Alexandra E. Mora NEW ORLEANS – The former chief operating officer of Kingsley House is suing the corporation for alleged injuries and deprivation of his rights.
Hampton Inn sued by patron for alleged slip and fall in bathtub
NEW ORLEANS – A Pensacola, Fla. woman is suing a local hotel for damages resulting from a bathtub slip and fall accident.
Suit brought against Orleans Parish School Board for not allowing out-of-parish student to attend
Lusher Charter School New Orleans – The mother of a Lusher Charter High School student is suing the high school and the parish school board for damages.
Gentilly Medical Center sued by patient for alleged injuries
Robert W. Hallack NEW ORLEANS – A Baton Rouge woman is suing a local women's medical facility alleging it is responsible for an infection she contracted following a mandatory medical procedure.
Colonial Trailway's and Greyhound Lines sued for man allegedly injured while exiting bus
New Orleans – A St. Tammany man is suing joint public transportation corporations for alleged negligence resulting in him sustaining serious injuries.
Allegedly defective hip implant device leads to lawsuit against Ochsner Medical Facility
John D. Sileo New Orleans – A resident of St. Charles Parish is suing the manufacturer, seller, installers and users of a defective hip implant device allegedly used on the petitioner in surgery.
Lucky Dogs sued for allegedly knocking over pedestrian with hot dog cart
William E. Mura Jr. NEW ORLEANS – A Tangipahoa woman is suing a local hot dog push cart vendor alleging she was injured due to the vendor's negligence.e.
Harrah's Casino sued for injuries arising from alleged slip and fall
Edward Womac Jr. NEW ORLEANS - An Orleans Parish woman is suing a local casino for an alleged injury on its premises.
LSU sued for allegedly not providing just compensation after quick-taking property
Randall Smith NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana corporation is suing LSU's Board of Supervisors claiming it deserves compensation after allegedly being excluded from a property deal.
River Birch sues Baton Rouge construction company over B.W. Cooper Housing demolition
John H. Thomas, Jr. New Orleans- A Jefferson Parish waste services company is suing a Baton Rouge Construction Company for alleged breach of contract.
Port Allen, Louisiana-based contractors sued for alleged breach
Fred L. Herman NEW ORLEANS - A local corporation is suing a Port Allen contracting company for allegedly not rendering payment for labor and materials.
Foundation repair company sued by displeased customer for alleged damages
James M. Williams NEW ORLEANS - An Orleans Parish resident is suing a Louisiana foundation repair corporation for alleged breach of contract and other damages.
Gretna resident suing 42 companies for alleged exposure to asbestos
NEW ORLEANS - A Gretna man is suing 42 entities listed as asbestos miners, manufacturers, sellers, suppliers and distributors alleging they're responsible for his exposure to asbestos and subsequent contraction of malignant mesothelioma.
Amputation of oil rigger's fingers leads to lawsuit against local company
NEW ORLEANS – A rigger filed suit against a local oil and gas field company for injuries he claims led to the amputation of three of his fingers.