News from 2012
Ford Edge owner files class over allegedly defective voice recognition software
Arsenault NEW ORLEANS - A New Orleans man has filed a class action against Ford that claims his new Ford Edge contains defective voice recognition software, which is needed to use the vehicle's sound system, navigation, hand-free phone and other integrated technology.
Marrero McDonald's named in slip and fall case
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a Marerro McDonald's for injuries she claims happened in a accident on the restaurant's premises.
Second McDonald's named in slip and fall case in as many days
Dominick F. Impastato, III A Kenner McDonald's is being sued by a woman who claims she was injured in a fall at the establishment.
Construction company sued by lumber retailer for past due account
DONALDSONVILE – A Metairie construction company is being sued by a Sorrento building lumber company for a past due account.
Convenience store sued in slip and fall case
Stephanie Legros An Ascension Parish woman is suing a St. Amant convenience store for injuries she claims happened on its premises.
Tug boat operator sued for injuries man claims to have received in accident
DONALDSONVILE – An East Baton Rouge man has sued a transportation company for injuries he claimed occurred in an accident on the water.
Landlord sued for not returning security deposit
GRETNA – A Houston woman is suing her former landlord for allegedly unjustly keeping her security deposit.
West Jefferson Hospital and Sodexho sued by family of deceased woman
GRETNA – The family of a deceased Jefferson Parish woman has filed a slip and fall against a hospital and its janitorial service contractor.
Clear Channel sues uniform retailer over allegedly unpaid advertising
GRETNA – A corporate broadcaster is suing a Jefferson Parish uniform retailer for allegedly unpaid bills.
Boomtown Casino sued for trip and fall
Edwin M. Shorty A Georgia woman is suing a Harvey casino claiming she was injured on its premises.
Legislative Battle Brewing Over Legacy Lawsuits
Melissa Landry As the Louisiana Legislature kicked off with a bang this week, the political stage has been set for a series of historic battles that could drastically impact the direction of the state.
Woman sues claiming she was dragged by streetcar
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing a public transit operator for injuries she claims she incurred when trying to board a streetcar.
Woman sues after allegedly falling in open manhole
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing for allegedly falling in an open manhole.
Breaux Mart sued for slip and fall
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing Breaux Mart for injuries she claims to have suffered on their premises.
Tattoo artist sues over alleged attack by boss
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans man is suing for injuries he claims to have suffered in a physical altercation with his boss.
'Secondary' asbestos exposure case filed against sewerage and water board and others
NEW ORLEANS – A Mississippi couple is suing a municipal entity and 18 others in an asbestos case.
Behavioral health center sued for wrongful death
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing the employer of mental health professionals for the wrongful death of her mother.
Jujitsu instructor sued by man claiming he was injured during class demonstration
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans man claims he was injured by his jujitsu instructor during a class demonstration.
Stunt man alleges producers of feature film 'The Loft' at fault for injuries during botched stunt
NEW ORLEANS – A Metairie stunt man is suing a production company for injuries he claims to have received during a stunt that went wrong.
Woman sues after falling in parking lot
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing a private school for injuries she claims she suffered on their premises.