Tia Benton News
Marriot Hotel being sued over man's slip in puddle
Byron M. Hutchinson NEW ORLEANS – A Texas man is suing the Marriot Corp. claiming that he slipped and fell on a puddle of water upon his entrance into the bathroom of his hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton in New Orleans.
Harrah's New Orleans sued for alleged damages
NEW ORLEANS – A patron of Harrah's New Orleans is suing for damages after allegedly sustaining injuries on the premises of the casino.
DWI charge leads to suit against NOPD Police Officer
NEW ORLEANS – A man involved in an auto accident and charged with DWI claims that the NOPD had no probable cause to charge him with that offense. He attributes his state of mind to a head injury and is suing for alleged damages.
Winn-Dixie sued by woman claiming she slipped and fell
James Carter NEW ORLEANS – A woman shopping at the Winn-Dixie on Chef Menteur Highway in Orleans Parish claims she slipped and fell on the premises and is suing for damages.
Tape allergy leads to lawsuit against Tulane Medical Center
Charles J. Fulda, IV New Orleans – A Baton Rouge man is suing the Tulane Medical Center and several related entities for alleged damages resulting from the application of tape/adhesives to a surgical wound area.
Man trapped in elevator sues business for alleged personal injuries
John A. Venezia NEW ORLEANS – A man delivering a package to a Poydras Street establishment is suing the owners of the premises, the managers and controllers, and the elevator company responsible for maintenance and control of the elevator in which he was allegedly trapped.
Seaman cites General Maritime Law as grounds for Jones Act suit against former employer
Tammy Harris NEW ORLEANS - A former seaman aboard the M/V Safety Runner is suing his past employer for alleged damages incurred following injuries he sustained while assigned to the M/V Safety Runner.
Acme General Contractors suing couple for breach of contract
Jonas P. Baker NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans couple is being sued for alleged breach of contract over services rendered relative to an elevation contract.
Non-payment for work done on Arabi Gym project leads to lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans construction company is suing a project manager and a related company for failing to pay the balance due for work performed on a subcontract.
Irpino Law Firm suing Cox Communications over service disruption
Justin A. Reese New Orleans – Orleans Parish law firm is suing Cox Communication alleging Cox has rendered poor service resulting in damages that have affected the productivity of the firm.
Contractor sued by electrical company for alleged non-payment on a downtown New Orleans project
Craig L. Kaster NEW ORLEANS – An electrical company domiciled in Addis, La. has filed a lawsuit against New Orleans contractors for alleged non-payment of services provided on a downtown New Orleans construction project.
Camelia Grill suing law firm for alleged legal malpractice
Craig G. Brewer NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish law firm is being sued by Camellia Grill Holdings, Inc. for alleged legal malpractice and damages.
Company uses the Louisiana Private Works Act to substantiate suit against the Urban League of Greater New Orleans
Thomas M. Flanagan NEW ORLEANS – A St. Charles Parish Company is suing the ULGNO for allegedly failing to pay thousands of dollars owed for work performed on a construction project.
Orleans Shoring suing customer for alleged breach of contract
NEW ORLEANS – A Harahan-based shoring company is suing a customer for allegedly failing to pay an amount agreed upon under their contract.
Pepsi employee sues Wal-Mart for alleged injuries
Scott E. Silbert NEW ORLEANS – An alleged slip and fall accident has led a Pepsi employee to sue a local Wal-Mart.
Contractor sues city over Harrison Avenue project
Denise C. Puente NEW ORLEANS – A local construction company is suing the city through Mayor Mitch Landrieu seeking to prevent the city from contracting with a competitor for the Harrison Avenue construction project.
Taxi driver sues City of New Orleans claiming it wrongly revoked his license
Aubrey Harris New Orleans – A former taxi cab driver is suing the City of New Orleans and a local bureau claiming they violated city codes by revoking his driver's license.
Sonco Construction sued over breach of contract claims
Gregory Nichols NEW ORLEANS - A construction company is being sued for alleged breach of contract and performing substandard work while under a home renovation contract with an Orleans Parish resident.
Little Tokyo sued over fire extinguisher explosion incident
Little Tokyo NEW ORLEANS – A Kenner woman is suing a local restaurant alleging she suffered injuries as a result of a fire extinguisher exploding at its establishment.
Home Depot sued for alleged damages and breach of contract
Jeffrey L. Oakes New Orleans – A national hardware store is sued for allegedly violating a local lease with a Louisiana property owner.