News from August 2012
Westwego projects sued by mother whose daughter allegedly fell in street
GRETNA – A Westwego woman is suing the local housing authority for injuries she alleges her daughter received on their property.
Hip replacement surgery suit filed by man claiming his leg was shortened
GRETNA – A Metairie doctor has been sued by a man claiming his hip replacement was not performed correctly.
Assurance workers file class action over unpaid overtime
Earles NEW ORLEANS - A national accounting firm is being sued by two Louisiana workers who claim they were only paid straight time for their hours worked in excess of 40.
Deckhand files Jones Act lawsuit against Florida company
Best NEW ORLEANS - A Jones Act lawsuit has been filed against a Florida company after a deckhand injured his back while moving equipment.
New Orleans hotel sued after guest slips in shower
NEW ORLEANS - A New Orleans hotel guest has filed a personal injury lawsuit that claims she slipped in the shower due to a lack of non-skid mat or non-skid surface.
Shell sued over man's injuries during helicopter emergency training
Best NEW ORLEANS - Shell Oil is being sued for neglect by a man who injured his back during helicopter emergency training at the Shell Training and Conference Center.
Mechanic sues after falling out of boat's chair
Braud NEW ORLEANS - An offshore mechanic has filed a lawsuit against his employer that claims they are responsible for the injuries he received when he fell out of a boat's chair when it hit a wake.
Clearview Mall candy store cited by Sheriff for over $40k in back taxes
GRETNA – A Metairie-based candy store has been served by the local sheriff's office for alleged non-payment of taxes.
Jefferson Parish-based Favalora Constructors, Inc. sued for alleged non-payment
Keith L. Magness GRETNA – An Ohio-based construction materials manufacturer is suing a Jefferson Parish-based construction group for alleged non-payment.
Harrah's sued by woman who claims slot machine door fell on her
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman has sued a local casino for injuries she claims to have received on its premises.
Woman sues school after sign allegedly falls on son's head
Benjamin Banneker Elementary School NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing her son's school for injures she claims he received on its premises.
Attorney sued for allegedly not filing divorce settlement in timely manner
Michelle Myer-Bennett GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman has filed a legal malpractice suit against the attorney who represented her during her divorce.
ACLU targets Monroe charter school over student pregnancy policy
Marjorie R. Esman, Executive Director of the ACLU DELHI – The American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana has targeted a Monroe area charter school alleging the school has policies that deny rights to pregnant students.
Handwritten filing accuses two men of allegedly causing woman's heart attack
NEW ORLEANS – A woman has filed suit against two men claiming they caused her to have a heart attack.
Knights of Sparta sued by float driver
NEW ORLEANS – A Mardi Gras Krewe has been sued by tractor driver who was allegedly injured during parade.
An East Baton Rouge publisher suing internet company for non-payment
Thomas D. Fazio DONALDSONVILLE – An East Baton Rouge company is suing an internet company for allegedly unpaid business fees.
Man sues after allegedly stepping on live power line in store parking lot
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is suing a number of plaintiffs for injuries he received when he received electrical shock.
Country Club sued by former employees in post-Katrina termination
NEW ORLEANS – Two former employees of a St. Tammany Parish country club have sued their former employer.
State rep loses appeal in case involving alleged sham loan
Sherman Mack (R-Livingston) and Hansel Harlan A Louisiana state representative has lost an appeal in a case in which he is serving as defense counsel for family members accused of a concocting a sham transaction.
Dog breeder sued by woman who claims security dog died within week of purchase
DONALDSONVILLE – An Ascension Parish woman has filed suit against a Washington state dog breeder after a security dog she purchased allegedly died within a week.