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Recent News About Orleans Parish

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  Construction worker sues employer over injuries from scaffolding

  By Holland Phillips | Thursday, Nov 7, 2013 @ 4:54pm

  Richard TonryNEW ORLEANS – A construction worker is suing his employer for injuries he claims he sustained after falling off unsafe and unsecure scaffolding.Jeremy Lafontaine filed suit against Woodward Design and Build LLC, their subcontractors and insurance companies in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court on Sept. 3.The plaintiff claims that he was injured when he fell through a wide gap in the

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  Man sues generator seller and manufacturer for product deficiencies

  By Kyle Barnett | Wednesday, Nov 6, 2013 @ 9:12pm

  Patrick D. Derouen

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  Family Dollar Stores sued after woman falls in clothing aisle

  By Eliza Walker | Wednesday, Nov 6, 2013 @ 9:08pm

  NEW ORLEANS – A woman who was allegedly injured while shopping at the discount retailer in Marrero has filed suit.

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  Starbucks blamed for faulty packaging that allegedly injured a woman’s foot

  By Holland Phillips | Wednesday, Nov 6, 2013 @ 5:17pm

  George R. Blue Jr.

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  Crewman sues vessel captain over injuries allegedly sustained while travelling back to shore

  By Holland Phillips | Wednesday, Nov 6, 2013 @ 5:13pm

  James C. Klick

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  Subcontractor files $1.6 million suit against contractor for project delays, other problems

  By Holland Phillips | Monday, Nov 4, 2013 @ 4:03pm

  Kurt Blankenship

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  Woman sues property owner over apartment ceiling collapse

  By Holland Phillips | Monday, Nov 4, 2013 @ 4:00pm

  NEW ORLEANS – A woman is suing the property owner that allegedly allowed a roof and ceiling to degrade to such a point that it collapsed in on her last August.

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  Woman sues Walgreens for $50K over aisle segment collapse

  By Eliza Walker | Monday, Nov 4, 2013 @ 3:58pm

  Jonathan P. Friedman

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  Suit claims seller failed to disclose heavy liens

  By Holland Phillips | Monday, Nov 4, 2013 @ 1:33pm

  Harry E. Cantrell Jr.

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  Independent contractor sues Entergy, property owners over contact with energized wires

  By Eliza Walker | Friday, Nov 1, 2013 @ 3:42pm

  NEW ORLEANS – An independent contractor filed suit against Entergy and the owners of the property where he was shocked after coming into contract with energized electrical wires.

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  Man seeks $50K after item in store falls on him

  By Eliza Walker | Friday, Nov 1, 2013 @ 3:32pm

  Joseph M. Bruno Jr.

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  Dispute over plumbing and mechanical work on hotel repair project subject of suit

  By Holland Phillips | Friday, Nov 1, 2013 @ 3:31pm

  Joshua D. Roy

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  Insurance company sued for damages wrought by a renegade tugboat

  By Holland Phillips | Thursday, Oct 31, 2013 @ 3:28pm

  NEW ORLEANS— The Port of New Orleans is suing an insurance company for damages it received when a tugboat crashed into some of its pilings in 2012.

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  Woman sues Ochsner after slipping and falling at health center

  By Eliza Walker | Thursday, Oct 31, 2013 @ 3:27pm

  NEW ORLEANS – A couple filed suit against Ochsner Medical Center after the wife slipped and fell while on the premises.

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  Condo association sues waterproofing company for thin coverage

  By Holland Phillips | Wednesday, Oct 30, 2013 @ 5:28pm

  Brian D. Katz

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  Ship company sued after seaman injured in boat accident

  By Eliza Walker | Wednesday, Oct 30, 2013 @ 4:42pm

  Glen Lieberman

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  Walgreens sued after man's prescription is allegedly misfilled

  By Eliza Walker | Wednesday, Oct 30, 2013 @ 4:40pm

  Maria B. Glorioso

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  Tulane University linebacker sues Bourbon St. property owners after Mardi Gras balcony collapse

  By Eliza Walker | Wednesday, Oct 30, 2013 @ 4:37pm

  Robertson

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  Senior housing facility on Tulane Avenue sues contractors over water intrusion claims

  By Holland Phillips | Tuesday, Oct 29, 2013 @ 5:42pm

  Brian D. Katz

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  Man sues State of Louisiana over office building’s slippery steps; Claims he is forced to discontinue golfing, gardening

  By Holland Phillips | Tuesday, Oct 29, 2013 @ 5:34pm

  Joseph E. Cain

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