News from August 2012
Elevator company sued when home elevator allegedly plummets thee stories
Terry B. Loup GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing an elevator company for injuries she claims to have received when her home elevator allegedly failed and crashed to the bottom floor of her home.
Insurer sued for granting flood policy that was invalidated by flood season
GRETNA – The owners of a Terrebonne Parish golf course have filed suit against their insurer in part for failing to know what should have been known.
Entergy sues Sewerage and Water Board for property damage
NEW ORLEANS – The city's energy provider has sued a city department for property damages.
Fired Jefferson Parish school teacher files suit
Stephen C. Aertker, Jr. GRETNA – A former school teacher has filed suit against the Jefferson Parish School Board.
Former police officer accused of assault and sexual battery
LAFAYETTE – A Lafayette woman has filed suit against a former police officer for assault and sexual battery.
City of New Orleans sued over fines assessed to condo developer
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans condominium developer has filed suit against the city for fines they allege go beyond the city's powers.
Woman files suit after running into dumpster on residential street
GRETNA – A Harvey woman has filed suit against property owners after she drove into an unbarricaded dumpster that lacked proper lighting on a construction site.
Chinese drywall case filed in 24th Judicial District
Russ M. Herman GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish developer have sued numerous defendants for allegedly providing defective materials to them.
Street contractor sued by Ascension Parish for breach of contract
DONALDSONVILLE – A southeastern Louisiana parish has filed suit against an international insurance company claiming a street maintenance company fell short of provisions in a contract.
Grain company sued for being a health nuisance
Taggart NEW ORLEANS - A recently filed federal lawsuit claims that a St. James Parish grain elevator is emitting significant amounts of grain dusting that could be causing health problems for workers at an adjacent company.
Winn-Dixie shopper sues after slipping and falling
NEW ORLEANS - A Winn-Dixie shopper has filed a lawsuit against the store that claims she suffered serious injuries when she slipped on the wet floor and fell.
Railroad conductor sues after tripping over cord
Miller NEW ORLEANS - A railroad conductor is suing New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Co. for not warning that he could trip over a cord and fall down several steps in the locomotive.
New Orleans man sues Spain's Consular Office claiming age discrimination
NEW ORLEANS - The vice-chancellor of the Consulate General of Spain in Houston has filed an age discrimination lawsuit that claims he was forced into retirement.
Touro Infirmary sued by visitor in slip and fall
Kris P. Kiefer NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman has sued a local hospital for injuries she claims to have received on its premises.
Bank accused of cashing man's homeowners insurance checks post-Katrina
A New Orleans man is suing a local bank after checks allegedly made out to him were cashed without his knowledge.
Krewe of Bacchus sued over records request after 45 percent dues increase proposal
NEW ORLEANS – A major Mardi Gras Krewe has been sued by its members over its alleged failure to release records for inspection
School board sued by former teacher for post-Katrina termination case
Marc R. Michaud NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans teacher is claiming he was wrongfully terminated by the local school board.
Food court employee sues Lakeside Shopping Center in slip and fall
GRETNA – A New Orleans woman is suing a Metairie shopping mall over injuries she claims to have received on their premises.
Hospital sued for allegedly losing biopsy sample
Robert B. Evans NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman has filed suit against a local hospital for losing her biopsy sample, which required another biopsy.
Shipbilder named in asbestos suit
Neil F. Nazareth NEW ORLEANS – A Tangipahoa Parish woman is suing a shipbuilder for the wrongful death of her husband.