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Alabama woman convicted of using other people’s identities to defraud Deepwater Horizon fund of $1 million
NEW ORLEANS – An Alabama woman has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the Deepwater Horizon claims center of $1 million by filing false claims under the names of more than 100 people unbeknownst to most of them. -
Patient sues dental practice over surgery; Claims she had out of body experience and believes she nearly died
GRETNA – A local dental practice is being sued by a patient for medical malpractice over alleged complications due to a latex allergy and misdiagnosis. -
Woman sues 47 companies claiming they are responsible for her asbestos-related mesothelioma
GRETNA – A Westwego woman claims she was exposed to high levels of asbestos over a four decade period through a variety of ways that later led to her contracting mesothelioma. -
Electrical company sues for $171K breach of contract
NEW ORLEANS – A local electronics supply company is suing a wire supply company claiming it did not find out until a month after purchasing certain items that they did not meet certification requirements. -
Winn-Dixie sued over woman’s alleged injuries in parking lot fall
GRETNA – A local grocery store is being sued by a woman who claims she received disabling injuries after slipping and falling on painted pavement. -
Sheetrock removal in apartment complex leads to property damage lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is suing multiple companies over alleged property damage caused by removal of sheetrock. -
Cell phone store sues insurer for allegedly not covering burglary losses
GRETNA – A store specializing in cell phone sales is suing its insurer for allegedly not covering a burglary that occurred at the business. -
Cashier sued by employer for allegedly stealing $21K from safe and cash drawer
GRETNA – A recycling company is suing one of its cashiers claiming she stole $21,000 from her cash drawer and a safe on the premises over a seven month period. -
St. Tammany Parish sues to prevent fracking; Cites concerns over aquifer
A billboard along I-10 in Slidell campaigning against fracking in St. Tammany Parish. -
For Louisiana’s Legal Climate, Perception is in Fact Reality
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Cement street barricade allegedly falls on pedestrian, Southern Recycling sued for negligence

NEW ORLEANS – A man is suing Southern Recycling for allegedly stacking cement blocks in a hazardous manner, which he claims resulted in his injury. -
Former shipyard worker files suit against numerous companies over mesothelioma lung cancer
NEW ORLEANS – A freight and cargo handler in the Port of New Orleans between approximately 1950 and the early 1960s has filed suit against numerous companies for their interactions with asbestos. -
Southern Recycling, Southern Scrap sued over welder's crushed ankle
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Couple sues over alleged damages to home during elevation
GRETNA – A Metairie couple is suing a company that was contracted to elevate their home after the work allegedly resulted in property damage. -
Painting and cleaning company sued by subcontractor over use of equipment
GRETNA – A subcontractor is suing a painting and cleaning company over a dispute of whether they should be charged for using their equipment while fulfilling three subcontracts worth $24,000. -
Property insurer sued for allegedly not covering home fire
GRETNA – The owners of a Harvey home that was damaged in a fire are suing their property insurer for not covering the damages. -
Man sues property insurer after fire
NEW ORLEANS – A local man is suing his insurance company after it failed to pay his damages after a fire on his property. -
As Legacy Lawsuit Count Rises, Rig Count Falls
Don Briggs, President, Louisiana Oil and Gas Association -
Construction company sued over $30K loan
NEW ORLEANS – A contractor is suing a construction company over an unpaid loan.
