News from August 2012
Marine engineer files lawsuit after falling from ladder
Recile NEW ORLEANS - A marine engineer has filed a personal injury lawsuit that claims he fell while descending a ladder due to the ladder's defects.
Shopper sues Home Depot after being struck by flying insulation
Colvin NEW ORLEANS - A Jefferson Parish woman is suing for injuries she received when she was hit by insulation that came off of a Home Depot forklift.
Seamen seek $11.5 million claiming brain and lung injuries from chemical exposure
Morgan NEW ORLEANS - Three seamen have filed a lawsuit against their employer that claims they are suffering from brain and lung injuries after exposure to epoxy and acid.
Wal-Mart sued for not warning of slippery substances on floor
Bookman NEW ORLEANS - After slipping and falling, an Orleans Parish woman has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart that claims the store did not warn of the dangerous presented by slippery substances on the floor.
Housing Authority of New Orleans is suing numerous residents they claim they overpaid
Errol B. Conley NEW ORLEANS – A local public housing authority claims it overpaid rent for numerous residents while they lived in their housing units.
National poll finds American public concerned about implications of frivolous lawsuits
Landry NEW ORLEANS – The American Tort Reform Association and "Sick of Lawsuits" campaign released the results of a national survey showing that a majority of voters believe frivolous lawsuits are harming the nation's economy.
Local bar sued by men who claim illegal gaming made bar target for armed robbery
GRETNA – Two men are suing a local bar for injuries they claim occurred during a robbery by unknown individuals.
Assisted living facility sued by quadriplegic over broken leg
Alfred A. Olinde, Jr. NEW ORLEANS – An Ascension Parish man is suing an assisted living center for injuries he claims to have received.
Shoring company suing couple for alleged non-payment
GRETNA – A Harahan-based shoring company is suing a Lafitte couple for non-payment for services rendered.
Gretna Home Depot sued in slip and fall
A Jefferson parish man has filed suit against a nationwide hardware store for injuries he claims to have received on their premises.
Former employee claims furniture store did not promote him because of his race
GRETNA – A salesman for a Jefferson Parish furniture store claims he was overlooked for a promotion due to his race.
Developer being sued for alleged nonpayment by building contractor
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans-based developer has been sued by a building contractor for alleged non-payment for services and materials rendered.
Fishing charter company sues BP in local court over oil spill damage
Owner of Xtreme Fishing Charters Allen Walker NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish charter fishing company is suing an international oil company for damages it claims stems from the 2010 gulf oil spill.
Insurance underwriters sued by man in Hurricane Katrina suit
Sidney D. Torres, III NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans man is suing his homeowner insurer's underwriters for allegedly not meeting their obligations following his home being damaged in a hurricane.
Entergy sues Sewerage and Water board for property damage
NEW ORLEANS – A local energy company has sued a city department for allegedly damaging its property during a work project.
Orleans Parish sheriff sued after deputy allegedly causes traffic accident
Przemek Lubecki NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing the local sheriff for injuries she received in a car accident with one of the sheriff's deputies.
Shoring company sued during home lift after homeowner falls off elevated steps
Stephen F. Armbruster GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a company that was raising her home after a handrail they installed allegedly failed and she fell from the elevated stairs.
Wal-Mart sued in alleged yogurt induced slip and fall
John W. Redmann GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a discount retailer for injuries she claims to have received on its premises.
Asian buffet-style restaurant sues landlords over not fixing building following Hurricane Katrina
Jason Cavignac GRETNA – The owners of a former Kenner buffet are suing their landlords who they claim refused to honor their lease terms following the destruction of the building in a hurricane.
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office and deputy named in car accident lawsuit
GRETNA – A Livingston Parish man is suing a local sheriff's office for injuries he claims to have received when a deputy allegedly caused a car accident.