News from October 2012
Mayor Landrieu sues St. Charles Parish Council over aviation board appointment process
New Orleans Mayor Mitchell Landrieu New Orleans – New Orleans Mayor, Mitchell Landrieu, is suing all ten sitting members of the St. Charles Parish Council for allegedly misconstruing the law set forth to govern the appointing of new members to the New Orleans Aviation Board (NOAB).
Walgreens sued by woman who claims disability after alleged slip and fall on wet floor
GRETNA – A national pharmacy chain is being sued by a St. Rose woman who was allegedly injured in a fall at one of its stores in Kenner.
Don Bohn Ford sues limousine service claiming check bounced
Donna Bramlet Wood GRETNA – A limousine service is being sued by a car dealership for allegedly bouncing a check meant to pay for repairs on one of its vehicles.
Contractors sued for allegedly violating the Louisiana Prompt Pay Act
Andrew G. Vicknair NEW ORLEANS - A New Orleans-based company is suing a general contractor, sub-contractor and other related entities for failure to submit payment in full for the use of equipment supplied in two major construction projects.
Wal-Mart sued over youth's injuries from falling sign
NEW ORLEANS - A New Orleans woman is suing a local retailer alleging her son was injured on its premises.
Attorney sues Delta for flight delays and inconveniences
BATON ROUGE –A Baton Rouge man and woman are suing Delta over alleged multiple flight delays and inconveniences.
Family files wrongful death suit after live wire electrocuted satellite worker
Christopher L. Whittington BATON ROUGE – The family of a satellite installation employee is suing a couple from Ragely on wrongful death claims after the worker was electrocuted under their home.
Dumpster company sued after dumpster allegedly falls on man's foot
Scott M. Emonet BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge man has filed suit against a waste service company for an alleged dumpster malfunction.
DaVita Dialysis Clinic and doctor sued by patient who claims side effects contributed to accident
G. Karl Bernard GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is suing a dialysis clinic for damages he suffered in a car accident following a dialysis treatment.
Contractor suing customer for non-payment
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish contractor is suing one of its customers for withholding payment for work completed.
Woman sues local Wal-Mart after allegedly being severely injured in fall at store
Ron A. Austin GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a local retailer for injuries she claims to have received on its premises.
Stein Mart sued by woman who allegedly broke ankle after slipping on hanger
Richard B. Eason, II GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a local clothing store for injuries she claims to have received in a fall in a dressing room.
Orleans Shoring suing customer for alleged non-payment
GRETNA – A Harahan-based shoring company is suing a Kenner woman for allegedly non-payment of services.
Punitive damages sought in second wrongful death case filed in a week against Intracoastal Tubular Services
Jeremiah A. Sprague GRETNA – The son of a deceased oil pipe cleaner has filed suit against numerous defendants for his father's death allegedly due to radiation exposure from oil drilling activities.
Woman sues hospital for alleged perforated colon during surgery
Jason C. Macfetters GRETNA – A local hospital and medical professionals have been sued by a woman who claims she was subject to medical malpractice.
Belladonna Spa sued by real estate broker on breach of contract claims
Belladonna Spa GRETNA – A New Orleans spa has been sued by a real estate broker for breach of contract after they allegedly terminated an agreement.
Man sues after allegedly injuring himself in slip and fall at shopping center
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is suing a number of defendants for injuries he claims to have received in a slip and fall incident.
Deckhand sues employer over allegedly drunk co-workers
NEW ORLEANS - A deckhand has filed a lawsuit against his employer claiming that he was injured because other deckhands were either intoxicated or passed out and could not help him make a connection to an empty fuel barge.
Family of man who allegedly choked to death on dentures sues Ochsner Medical Center
NEW ORLEANS – The family of a deceased patient is suing a local medical facility claiming wrongful death.
McGuire's Pub being sued by fight promoters
McGuire's Pub on Magazine St. in New Orleans. NEW ORLEANS - A Louisiana-based fight promotion company is suing a local venue for alleged breach of contract.