News from November 2012
Target worker claims she was retaliated against for filing EEOC complaint
Jay M. Simon BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge woman is suing Target after she was allegedly retaliated against for filing a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
EBR Constable's office sued over automobile accident
Reginald R. Brown, Sr., constable of the city of Baton Rouge. BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge man and woman are suing the constable and constable's office after an alleged car accident.
Tire Kingdom sued by woman for allegedly not fully repairing brake system
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing after her car was damaged in an accident allegedly due to faulty repairs by a car repair service provider.
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office and deputy sued for auto accident
Guy S. Parks GRETNA – A New Orleans woman is suing a local law enforcement agency and a law enforcement officer for allegedly causing an auto accident
Holiday Inn Baton Rouge sued over trip and fall incident
BATON ROUGE – A Rapides Parish woman is suing a hotel after she allegedly fell in the lobby.
Construction workers sue house moving company for unpaid wages
NEW ORLEANS - Several construction workers have filed a lawsuit against an East Texas house moving company claiming that they were not paid for all hours worked and were not always paid the federally-mandated minimum wage.
Woman sues relative after allegedly falling down stairs
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a relative and her home insurer for injuries she allegedly received in a fall down the relative's stairs.
Woman claims paralysis after being moved improperly from wheelchair
Laurence E. Best GRETNA – A local hospital and healthcare workers employed and formerly employed there are being sued by a woman who claims she was paralyzed in an allegedly botched lift from her wheelchair.
Men's and Lady's divisions of Buckjumpers parade groups in legal dispute
Buckjumpers on parade. NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans-based men's parade group is suing its partner women's parade group for being removed from a parade permit the two have shared for 17 years.
Contractor sued by electrical company for alleged non-payment on a downtown New Orleans project
Craig L. Kaster NEW ORLEANS – An electrical company domiciled in Addis, La. has filed a lawsuit against New Orleans contractors for alleged non-payment of services provided on a downtown New Orleans construction project.
Camelia Grill suing law firm for alleged legal malpractice
Craig G. Brewer NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish law firm is being sued by Camellia Grill Holdings, Inc. for alleged legal malpractice and damages.
Vitter: Finally, An End To Legacy Lawsuit Abuse
U.S. Senator David Vitter (R-La.) In Louisiana, we understand the challenge to increase offshore oil and gas production often gets the spotlight in the media. But, there has been another struggle for the oil and gas industry, largely behind the scenes, that is also vital for job creation — cleaning up legacy lawsuit abuse in Louisiana.
School board and school sued over student's injuries from alleged attack
Dufrocq Elementary School BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge woman is suing her daughter's school, the school board and the city after her daughter was allegedly injured at school.
School board sued for refusing benefits to employee allegedly injured by student
Dominick M. Bianca BATON ROUGE – A school teacher has filed suit against her employer after she was allegedly struck by a student in an attack.
Surgical center sued for malpractice after complications allegedly arise after cataract surgery
John P. Aydell, Jr. BATON ROUGE – A Point Coupee Parish woman has filed a malpractice suit against a Baton Rouge surgical center for complications allegedly stemming from an eye surgery.
Wines Unlimited sues vineyard for canceling exclusive sales rights in Louisiana
Patricia A. Krebs NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans-based wine wholesaler is suing a foreign winemaker in local court for canceling an exclusive agreement to distribute their products in Louisiana.
Defense contractor sued by video production company for non-payment
Hal S. Pope and D.J. Johnson of Pope-Johnson Productions. NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans-based defense contractor is being sued by a video production company for alleged incomplete payment for subcontracted services.
Conservative blogger sues state officials after access to public records denied
Scott McKay, editor of The Hayride BATON ROUGE – The editor of the Louisiana online news website and blog The Hayride is suing the Louisiana Senate and House of Representatives record custodians after he was allegedly denied access to records.
Man sues furniture company for alleged theft of $145K antique hutch
J. David Andress BATON ROUGE – An Orleans Parish man is suing a Slaughter, La. furniture restoration company after it allegedly breached a contract for not repairing an antique piece of furniture it has possessed for six years.
Pest control company accused of causing fire
Mark R. Pickering BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge restaurant's insurance company is suing a pest control company after one of its employees allegedly caused a fire at the establishment.