Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans
Recent News About Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans
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LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: NOTICE: Bills Signed, Vetoed by Gov. Edwards
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that he signed several bills into law and vetoed a number of bills. -
New Orleans man granted leave to add C&M Construction Group to his case after flooding in his home despite missed deadline
A man was granted leave to include a construction company in his lawsuit after faulty street repairs caused his home to be flooded. -
USAA, City of New Orleans named in flood victim's lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS – A man claims that his insurance company denies responsibility after a flood. -
Judge reinstates terminated employee who was gambling at work
A man who was terminated for gambling on the New Orleans' Sewerage and Water Board property after 21 years of employment, successfully appealed his dismissal to the Court of Appeal, 4th Circuit in Louisiana. -
Man claims his yard was damaged by New Orleans utility
NEW ORLEANS – A man is seeking damages after a New Orleans utility reportedly left a hole in his front yard. -
Pedestrian blames Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans for fall
NEW ORLEANS – A woman claims that she fell in a hole in a poorly maintained portion of sidewalk, causing her to be injured. -
Man files suit against New Orleans over allegations drain top was defective, caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish man claims that he was injured when he fell into a drain hole. -
Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans accused of negligence during drainage project
A couple claims that an excavation project caused damages to their property. -
AT&T alleges dump truck driver was negligent in striking cable
NEW ORLEANS – AT&T is seeking damages after a vital cable was allegedly struck. -
Law firm alleges client owes more than $170,000
NEW ORLEANS – A law firm is suing a client alleging it owes more than $170,000. -
Judge dismisses lawsuit against contractors for Uptown property damage
NEW ORLEANS — A federal judge recently dismissed a lawsuit filed against construction contractors on a drainage project, which allegedly caused damage to homes and businesses in Uptown New Orleans. -
More merchants could join suit against Southeast Louisiana Drainage Project
NEW ORLEANS – A lawyer says he hopes more New Orleans business owners will join a lawsuit alleging a drainage project has damaged their livelihoods. -
New Orleans residents' suit for damages caused by development echoes earlier court case
NEW ORLEANS—An attorney representing residents from the historic Uptown and Carrollton districts who are suing the Sewerage and Water Board (S&WB) of New Orleans said this is the second time in the last decade that the city department is facing liability for damages caused by construction projects it has overseen. -
Woman sues claiming broken leg from fall in pothole
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is suing claiming she broke her leg after stepping in a pothole while throwing away trash in a dumpster. -
Sewerage and Water Board employee allegedly commits a hit-and-run
NEW ORLEANS – A suit has been filed against the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans claiming an employee committed a hit-and-run. -
Law firm sued for alleged malpractice in pre-Hurricane Katrina slip and fall case
NEW ORLEANS – A local law firm is being sued by a former client who claims the firm ignored her case until it was dismissed. -
Woman sues claiming injuries from falling through drainage grate
NEW ORLEANS – The New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board and a construction company are being sued by a local woman who claims she was severely injured after falling through a faulty drainage grate. -
Sewerage and Water Board employee sues after allegedly losing eye due to workplace brawl
NEW ORLEANS – A Sewerage and Water Board employee alleges he was forced to have his left eye permanently removed after being struck in the face by an angry co-worker. He is suing the worker and a SWB manager for allegedly inciting the altercation. -
Uncovered water meter hole leads to lawsuit
Darleen M. JacobsNEW ORLEANS—A woman who allegedly fell in an uncovered water meter hole while walking seeks compensation for her injuries.Cheryl Cheneau filed suit against the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court on July 19.The plaintiff claims that her right foot landed in an uncovered water meter hole while she was walking down Canal Street last September, -
Sewerage and Water Board sued by woman who allegedly ran over manhole cover
NEW ORLEANS – A woman who allegedly totaled her vehicle after striking a manhole cover that was in the middle of a road is suing the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans.