Orleans Parish
Recent News About Orleans Parish
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Product liability suit against Ford settles
A 12-year-old suit involving Ford Motor Co. has settled in Orleans Parish Civil District Court. -
Neighbor sues after fire damages commercial building
Wilson A New Orleans commercial property owner has filed a lawsuit against his neighbor, claiming a fire originating from their junction box caused extensive property damage to his building. -
Homeowners file lawsuit after not qualifying for Citimortgage loan
Irpino After learning they did not qualify for the Home Affordable Modification Program, property owners from St. Charles Parish filed suit against their mortgage company for not adequately communicating information about the program. -
St. Tammany Parish resident files lawsuit over Chinese drywall
Russell Herman Five years after completing renovations on his Slidell home after Hurricane Katrina, Hiram Mason claims he discovered Chinese-manufactured drywall throughout his home and has filed a lawsuit to recover damages to his person and property. -
Cyclist sues over allegedly dangerous road
Farrelly A Jefferson Parish resident has filed a lawsuit after falling off his bicycle on Lakeshore Drive in New Orleans. -
Judge strikes class certification in gas spill suit; gives plaintiffs 90 days to try again
Chief Judge Lloyd Medley Jr. granted two defense motions to strike plaintiff's class allegations and motions for certification on July 30 in Orleans Parish Civil District Court. -
Hearing on bankrupt asbestos defendant's motion to dismiss continued
Roussel A hearing set on a bankrupt asbestos defendant's motion to dismiss was continued without date in Orleans Parish Civil District Court. -
Furniture store sued after wall unit falls apart
A New Orleans furniture store is being sued for improperly installing a television wall unit after the unit allegedly came apart and fell on a customer. -
School employee sues to obtain disability benefits after being assaulted
A disciplinarian for John McDonough Senior High School has filed a lawsuit against his employer to obtain disability benefits after allegedly being attacked by a student. -
Orleans Parish resident files med mal suit against Tulane Hospital
An Orleans Parish resident has filed a lawsuit alleging medical malpractice after a procedure to treat renal cancer left her with a perforated colon. -
New Orleans residents file lawsuit over defective Chinese drywall
O'Bell Owners of a home on State Street Drive in New Orleans have filed a lawsuit against their home's renovators, claiming the house has defective Chinese drywall. -
Medical malpractice trial continued for second time in five months
Cates A medical malpractice jury trial involving the Louisiana State University Hospital has been continued for the second time in five months in Orleans Parish Civil District Court. -
Schwegmann's defamation case against Times-Picayune appealed
John F. Schwegmann A defamation suit against the Times-Picayune, which was dismissed in May, has been appealed to the Louisiana Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. -
City's motions satisfied in Mardi Gras float suit
Futtrell The city of New Orleans' motions for preemptory exception in a suit involving a Mardi Gras float crash were satisfied in Orleans Parish Civil District Court. -
Wal-Mart shopper sues after slipping and falling
Kelly III A Wal-Mart shopper is suing the store after she slipped on a foreign substance that was on the floor and fell, injuring herself. -
McDonald's manager allegedly threatens customer with knife
A McDonald's patron is suing the fast food restaurant after a verbal altercation occurred, including an incident where the manager allegedly attempted to stab the patron with a knife. -
Construction company sued for not filling fence post holes
An employee of the Board of Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans has filed suit against a construction company after stepping into a fence post hole and injuring herself. -
Shopper sues after slipping in water and falling
A woman is suing Winn-Dixie for loss of enjoyment of life after she allegedly slipped in water and fell while shopping. -
Homeowner sues insurance co. for reimbursement of personal property
A New Orleans resident is accusing her insurance company of failing to provide compensation for personal property she lost when her house was demolished by the city. -
Judge denies summary judgment in case involving Saints
Judge Herbert Cade denied a motion for summary judgment on July 23 in a worker's liability case against Mardis Gras Productions and the New Orleans Saints in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.