Orleans Parish
Recent News About Orleans Parish
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Asbestos case filed against insurance company
Gerolyn P. Roussel An insurance company is the lead defendant in an asbestos case filed in the Orleans Parish Central District Court. -
Wrongful death case filed against transportation service; Damages sought for pre-morbid pain
R. Justin Garon A transportation service is being sued by the family of a woman claiming injuries sustained while in the service's care led to her death. -
Dallas firm files secondary asbestos exposure claim in Orleans Parish on behalf Florida man
Susannah Chester-Schindler NEW ORLEANS – A Florida man is suing a group of asbestos handling companies for injuries he claims to have suffered from their products -
Coroner sued by widower allegedly awaiting autopsy results six months after wife's death
Frank Minyard, M.D. NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans man is suing a coroner for not providing an autopsy finding in the death of his wife. -
Building materials supplier files suit against state contractors for nonpayment
Philip C. Ciaccio, Jr. NEW ORLEANS – A construction material supplier is suing state contractors for nonpayment on their accounts. -
Asbestos case filed by Baron & Budd
Steve Baron NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans man is suing a number of defendants he claims contributed to his contraction of lung cancer. -
Property owner sued by woman who stepped in hole
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing a property owner after allegedly stepping in a hole and injuring herself. -
Westin being sued by woman who fell on pool deck
Jeffrey C. Cashe NEW ORLEANS – A Tangipahoa Parish woman is suing a hotel for injuries she claims to have received on its premises. -
Baptist Church files suit over water damage caused by coupling
Preuett-Armour NEW ORLEANS - After suffering extensive water damage, a Baptist church in New Orleans has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of an allegedly defective water supply line coupling. -
Custodian sues claiming she was injured in dumpster incident
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans public school custodian has filed suit against a local waste disposal operator for injuries she claims she received from one of its dumpsters. -
Business dispute over water purifier leads to lawsuit
Tyler J. Rench NEW ORLEANS – Two companies battling over purchase orders and contracts are now embroiled in a lawsuit. -
Justice Johnson sues to block debate, vote over chief justice position
Johnson Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Bernette Johnson, in a lawsuit filed last week, argues she is next in line for the job of chief justice. -
Former inmate of Orleans Parish Prison injured while climbing into bunk, sues
Orleans Parish Prison NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman who was incarcerated in the Orleans Parish Prison is suing the prison's operator for not providing proper medical attention. -
Bloodmobile operator sued by man claiming back injuries from chair
DONALDSONVILLE – An Ascension Parish man is suing an Orleans Parish bloodmobile operator for injuries he claims occurred in one of its units. -
Truck driver sues after suffering injuries during unloading of truck
Jolivette-Brown NEW ORLEANS - A truck driver has filed a personal injury lawsuit that claims he suffered serious injuries when a customer prematurely released his truck's load. -
Worker sues after falling from second story of building
Jeffrey J. Waltz NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans man is suing multiple parties alleging he was hurt on a job site due to their negligence. -
Woman sues construction company after allegedly falling on metal bar
Joseph Bruno, Jr. A New Orleans woman is suing a construction company for injuries she claims to have received while exiting a home. -
Orleans Parish couple file lawsuit after Electrolux gas range causes fire
Fontana NEW ORLEANS - After their house suffered significant damage in a fire, an Orleans Parish couple has filed a lawsuit against the maker of their gas range, claiming that it malfunctioned and caused the fire. -
Ice cream machine franchise sued for allegedly providing defective machines
A New Orleans franchisee is suing an ice cream machine manufacturer for allegedly providing him with defective soft-serve ice cream machines. -
Diagnostics laboratory sued for allegedly false test result
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing a doctor and a Metairie-based diagnostics lab for allegedly giving her incorrect medical test results.