Orleans Parish
Recent News About Orleans Parish
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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. -
Lawsuit claims child struck by Wal-Mart's falling sign
NEW ORLEANS - Claiming her child was struck in the head by a falling metal sign, Orleans Parish mother Velbert Stampley, on behalf of her minor child, filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart stores and John Doe on Aug. 7, 2012 in Orleans Parish District Court. -
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. -
Prisoner sues state over parole violation sentencing
BATON ROUGE – A prisoner serving time at Elayn Hunt Correctional Center is accusing the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections of exceeding its authority. -
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. -
Daycare sued by parents alleging child was injured while under their supervision
K. Adam Avin NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans daycare is being sued by parents alleging their child was left unsupervised, which resulted in the child being injured.