News from June 2012
Partially blind worker files disability and age discrimination suit
Feldman NEW ORLEANS - A worker who has failing eyesight and is partially blind has filed a disability and age discrimination lawsuit against her former employer after she was terminated from her position.
Contractor sued after incomplete work allegedly allows storm damage in home
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a St. Landry Parish contractor for allegedly abandoning a home repair job.
Iberiabank seeking to foreclose on multiple condominiums worth millions
Stephen P. Strochschein BATON ROUGE – A regional bank is suing a Baton Rouge-based developer for allegedly defaulting on a $50 million loan.
Boater sues after hitting his head on beam at marina
Howard NEW ORLEANS - After hitting his head on a beam at a Tchefuncta River marina, a Texas boater has filed a lawsuit claiming that the marina employees should have warned him of the beam and its dangers.
Mississippi woman sues after tripping on sidewalk crack
Lemmon NEW ORLEANS - A Mississippi woman has filed a lawsuit against a Louisiana gas station that claims she suffered injuries in a trip and fall incident as a result of the store's lack of maintenance on its sidewalks.
Behavioral health center sued by man claiming false termination
DONALDSONVILLE – The former directors of a mental health facility from East Baton Rouge Parish are suing over wrongful termination.
Seaman seeks more than $5 million claiming ladder falls on top of him
Zainey NEW ORLEANS - A seaman has filed a lawsuit seeking more than $5 million claiming that he suffered disabling spinal injuries when a ladder fell on top of him.
Lowe's named in patron injury suit
DONALDSONVILLE - An Ascension Parish woman is suing a national hardware store for injuries she claims occurred on its premises.
Shoring company sued over allegedly faulting home raising
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a contractor who allegedly damaged her home while lifting it.
Kenner Winn-Dixie sued in slip and fall
GRETNA – A woman is suing a local grocery store for injuries she claims occurred on their premises.
Cox Cable sued by woman who tripped over exposed cable
DONALDSONVILLE – An Ascension Parish woman is suing a cable provider for injuries she claims stem from the company's negligence.
Man suing daiquiri store alleging beating by employees and patrons
DONALDSONVILLE – An Ascension Parish man filed suit against a daiquiri store for injuries he claims occurred in an attack on their premises
Tort reform proponent says 2012 legislative session had ups and downs
Melissa Landry, Executive Director of Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch BATON ROUGE - As the Louisiana State legislative session of 2012 came to an end on June 4, tort reform advocates say there is still more to be done.
Lawsuit blames explosion on welder's igniting torch with cigarette
NEW ORLEANS - After suffering hearing loss and damage to his ear, a worker has filed a lawsuit seeking more than $500,000 against the employer of a welder who caused an explosion by igniting a welding torch with a cigarette.
Home Depot sued for battery after accusing customer of stealing
NEW ORLEANS - A frequent customer to a Gretna Home Depot has filed a lawsuit against the store that claims he was physically assaulted and accused of stealing by store employees.
Winn-Dixie sued for $50,000 after shopper slips and falls
NEW ORLEANS - After slipping and falling an Orleans Parish woman has filed a lawsuit against the Winn-Dixie on Chef Menteur Highway in New Orleans claiming the store failed to keep the store safe and clean for customers.
Used car dealer sues Premier Nissan over trade-in vehicle
GRETNA – A St. John the Baptist Parish used car dealer is suing a Jefferson Parish new car dealer for selling a car with an allegedly defective title.
Metairie Walgreens sued by woman in slip and fall
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a local pharmacy for injuries she claims occurred on its premises.
Man sues after chair collapses beneath him
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is suing an off-track betting location and a chair manufacturer claiming he was injured when a chair collapsed beneath him.
Department of Transportation sued by contractor for breach of contract
Murphy J. Foster NEW ORLEANS – An Illinois-based construction company is suing a state agency for allegedly providing faulty information on a highway project bid.