News from 2010
Plaintiffs seek continuance for expedited asbestos trial motion
Plaintiff counsel has filed a motion to continue a hearing for a previous motion for an expedited trial setting that was set for July 23 in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Judge to hear strike motions in asbestos case
Judge Rosemary Ledet will hear two motions to strike juries against the City of New Orleans and the Sewerage and Water Board (SWB) in an asbestos case on July 23 in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Attorney sued for malpractice after allegedly selling wrong property
A Louisiana attorney is being sued for legal malpractice after he allegedly incorrectly described and incorrectly executed a property title.
Company sued for $245,000 in past due balances
Derbes With more than $245,000 in past due balances, Specialty Rental Tools & Supply and Sooner Pipe filed suit against Virgin Offshore U.S.A. on July 12 in Orleans Parish District Court.
Louisiana contractors OK with new law banning felons from bidding on public works
Hines A new law giving Louisiana public entities the authority to deny low bids from contractors convicted of a felony is being met with approval by the Louisiana Associated General Contractors (LAGC).
Judge grants New Orleans' motion in shooting death suit
Landrieu Judge Robin Giarusso granted a motion for no cause of action filed by the defense in a wrongful death suit against the city of New Orleans, former mayor Ray Nagin and former Police Superintendent Warren Riley and the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) on Friday in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Judge orders list of class members in case against OPSB
Irpino Orleans Parish Civil District Court Judge Ethel Julien ruled on a series of motions Friday ordering the compilation of a list of approximately 8,000 names of class members in a case against the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB).
Electrician loses balance, sues for $1.65 million
A marine electrician is suing for more than $1 million after he lost his balance while working.
Grocery shopper alleges permanent disability after slipping in yogurt
A grocery shopper has filed a lawsuit against Winn-Dixie, alleging she is permanently disabled after slipping in yogurt.
Construction worker sues after being hit by falling bucket of mortar
A journeyman working on a public works project has filed a lawsuit against a construction company after he was injured when a five-gallon bucket of mortar fell and hit him in the head.
Employee sues after being hit by bag of dirty laundry
An engine repairman is suing the owners of a vessel he worked aboard, after he was allegedly struck in the head by a bag of dirty linens.
Apartment visitor sues after falling down stairs in party room
Irpino A guest at Willowbrook Apartments in New Orleans is suing the property owner after she allegedly fell down the interior winding staircase and suffered severe injuries.
Hotel sued after guest shocked by wall sconce
A Tennessee woman has filed a lawsuit against the hotel where she stayed during a 2009 trip to New Orleans, after she was allegedly shocked during an attempt to turn on a light.
Family claims roofer died due to exposure to roofing products
Landrieu The family of a deceased roofer has filed a lawsuit which alleges the roofer developed leukemia due to his daily exposure to carcinogenic roofing products.
Tenant sues after ceiling falls in
Alleging permanent disability, a New Orleans tenant has filed a lawsuit against her landlord after part of her ceiling fell and hit her.
Texas man sues Louisiana resident over alleged battery
A Texas man has filed suit after a Jefferson Parish resident allegedly punched him in the face, causing him to fall and hit his head on the concrete.
Amtrak, others blamed for deadly collision
An obstructed view is to blame for a vehicle and train collision that killed a pregnant woman and her four children, according to a recently filed lawsuit.
Renter sues homeowner after ceiling falls
A renter has filed a lawsuit against her landlord, claiming a piece of sheetrock from a ceiling fell on her.
Class action: Cytec Industries sued over ammonia leak
A recently filed class action blames faulty equipment and negligent operation for a July 2009 ammonia leak at a Cytec plant.
Employee sues after falling down motor home steps
A service technician for Berryland Motors in Ponchatoula has filed suit against a motor home manufacturer, saying he fell out of the vehicle when its steps gave way.