News from 2012
Ritz-Carlton sued by Mardi Gras party attendee allegedly attacked by unknown assailant
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans man has filed suit against a local hotel and one of its tenants for injuries he claims occurred from an assault as he was leaving their premises.
Handicapped woman claims she fell due to improper access to building
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing for injuries she claims occurred on her dentist's landlord's property.
Woman sues over injuries she claims occurred during back procedure
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a gel manufacturer and her chiropractor for injuries she says occurred during a pain treatment.
BP claims fund to be taken over by court-appointed administrator
U.S. Federal Judge Carl Barbier U.S. Federal Judge Carl Barbier has taken the next step in settlement proceedings in the BP Deepwater Horizon trial.
LSU study estimates state economy has lost $6.8 billion due to 'legacy lawsuits'
David Dismukes, PhD Damage to the economy by so-called "legacy lawsuits" aimed at past environmental pollution by energy producers are at the heart of a study released by Louisiana State University.
Legacy Lawsuits: The Fight Continues
Don Briggs Don Briggs, President of the Louisiana Oil and Gas Association, shares his views on an LSU study revealing Louisiana has lost an estimated $6.8 billion due to "legacy lawsuits".
Roofing company sues alleging unpaid bills
DONALDSONVILLE – An Ascension Parish roofing company is suing a contractor and two local residents for allegedly not paying for a new roof.
Pool company sued over allegedly faulty repair
Jackson An Ascension Parish man is suing a pool repair company claiming they failed to perform work to the standards of their contract.
The Young Firm files another drilling mud asbestos suit
Timothy J. Young In the third such suit in a month, the Young Group is representing a group of former offshore workers in a lawsuit against a number of parties for injuries they claim stem from asbestos products.
Walgreens sued for allegedly giving man wrong prescription
A New Orleans man is suing a local pharmacy claiming they provided him with the wrong prescription.
Man suffering from quadriplegia sues long-term care facility for broken leg
Jacobson A paralyzed New Orleans man is suing a local long-term care facility for improper care he claims to have received.
Former employee sues Whitney Bank alleging wrongful termination
Recile A Florida man is suing a local bank for wrongful termination for benefits he claims he should have received from the company merging with a another nearly a year after his termination.
Rock-N-Sake sued by local plaintiff attorney over video poker sales
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish attorney is suing a local sushi restaurant for a loan he claims it defaulted on.
Contractor sued by client claiming home repair left unfinished
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans man is suing a Jefferson Parish contractor for allegedly breaching a home repair contract.
Attorney sued by couple for legal malpractice after representing them in legal malpractice suit
NEW ORLEANS – A St. Bernard Parish couple have filed a legal malpractice suit against an attorney they retained for another legal malpractice case.
Sweet Things & Grill files legal malpractice suit against former attorney
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish restaurant has filed suit against a local attorney over allegations of legal malpractice.
Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser and parish government sued by law firm
Nungesser A New Orleans-based law firm is suing a parish president for providing legal services that allegedly went unpaid.
Birdsall Law Firm sued by former attorney
Moyer A local attorney is suing his former employer for payments his cases provided to the law firm following his termination.
Chevys Fresh Mex sued for slip and fall
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish man is suing a local restaurant for injuries he claims occurred on the restaurant's premises.
Workers' compensation fund requests sheriff seize company property
NEW ORLEANS – A statewide workers' compensation fund has requested the local sheriff to garnish the funds and seize property of a local company to satisfy a judgment.