News from October 2012
River Birch sues Baton Rouge construction company over B.W. Cooper Housing demolition
John H. Thomas, Jr. New Orleans- A Jefferson Parish waste services company is suing a Baton Rouge Construction Company for alleged breach of contract.
Shoring company sued by homeowner over slip and fall
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a shoring company for injuries she claims occurred to her due to negligent workmanship by the defendant.
Homeowners sue shoring company for leaving house elevation unfinished
Terrence J. Lestelle GRETNA – A couple is suing a shoring company and subcontractors for allegedly damaging their home during its elevation and leaving the job unfinished.
Wal-Mart sued by woman claiming she was victim of parking lot robbery
Corey E. Dunbar GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a local retailer for injuries she claims she received when someone attacked her on its premises.
Hospital sued by woman who fell when visiting friend
GRETNA – A New Orleans woman is suing a local hospital for injuries she claims she received in a fall on its premises.
Group of children who allegedly destroyed home sued along with their parents
GRETNA – A group of of children are being sued for allegedly entering and damaging an unoccupied Kenner home.
Port Allen, Louisiana-based contractors sued for alleged breach
Fred L. Herman NEW ORLEANS - A local corporation is suing a Port Allen contracting company for allegedly not rendering payment for labor and materials.
Foundation repair company sued by displeased customer for alleged damages
James M. Williams NEW ORLEANS - An Orleans Parish resident is suing a Louisiana foundation repair corporation for alleged breach of contract and other damages.
Man sues state corrections department for wrongful termination
J. Arthur Smith, III BATON ROUGE – An East Feliciana Parish man filed suit against a state department for alleged wrongful termination.
Wal-Mart sued after customer's foot allegedly sliced open
Kelly E. Balfour BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge woman is suing a local Wal-Mart after one of its employees allegedly improperly bagged her merchandise, causing injury.
Shoring company sued after man dies when home collapses on him
Joseph M. Bruno, Jr. NEW ORLEANS – The child of a deceased man and her caregivers are suing a shoring company for alleged wrongful death.
New Orleans Saints and stadium district sued over woman's fall at game
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is suing the New Orleans Saints and the local stadium district for injuries she claims to have received while attending a football game.
Parents sue hospital over child's emergency delivery
NEW ORLEANS – The parents of a child born in an emergency situation are suing the hospital where the child was born and the attending physician for disabling injuries the infant allegedly suffered.
Behavioral Health facility sued by caterer for breach of contract
Jim Holt BATON ROUGE – A catering company has filed suit against a Baton Rouge children's behavioral health facility after they allegedly broke a contract.
Worker sues after elevator malfunctions and rapidly descends
NEW ORLEANS - A Louisiana worker has filed a lawsuit against Cargill claiming he suffered serious injuries when a man-lift/elevator he was aboard malfunctioned causing it to fall an unknown distance at a rapid rate.
Insulation company sued in slip and fall case on job site
K. Luke Williamson BATON ROUGE – A Texas man filed suit against an insulation company after he allegedly slipped and fell at a work site.
Small business owner plagued by asbestos lawsuits fears for future of business
Mike Carter, owner of Monroe Rubber & Gasket, reviews paperwork in his Louisiana office. Carter's company has settled 82 asbestos cases and still has 28 pending. MONROE - Eighty-two settlements and $2.3 million spent.
LSU student sued by detective over injuries in brawl outside Tiger Stadium
William Mitchell BATON ROUGE – A Louisiana State University Police Department detective is suing an LSU student after the student allegedly injured him in a drunken brawl.
Florida law firm sues chairman of New Orleans city employee retirement system
NEW ORLEANS – The chairman of the board of a local municipal retirement system is being sued by a Florida law firm for non-payment of services.
Woman sues hip replacement manufacturer for alleged product defects
John D. Sileo GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman has sued a healthcare products manufacturer, a local hospital and a healthcare products salesman for the alleged failure of and injuries caused by her hip replacement.