News from 2012
Shoring company sued over allegedly faulting home raising
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a contractor who allegedly damaged her home while lifting it.
Kenner Winn-Dixie sued in slip and fall
GRETNA – A woman is suing a local grocery store for injuries she claims occurred on their premises.
Cox Cable sued by woman who tripped over exposed cable
DONALDSONVILLE – An Ascension Parish woman is suing a cable provider for injuries she claims stem from the company's negligence.
Man suing daiquiri store alleging beating by employees and patrons
DONALDSONVILLE – An Ascension Parish man filed suit against a daiquiri store for injuries he claims occurred in an attack on their premises
Tort reform proponent says 2012 legislative session had ups and downs
Melissa Landry, Executive Director of Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch BATON ROUGE - As the Louisiana State legislative session of 2012 came to an end on June 4, tort reform advocates say there is still more to be done.
Lawsuit blames explosion on welder's igniting torch with cigarette
NEW ORLEANS - After suffering hearing loss and damage to his ear, a worker has filed a lawsuit seeking more than $500,000 against the employer of a welder who caused an explosion by igniting a welding torch with a cigarette.
Home Depot sued for battery after accusing customer of stealing
NEW ORLEANS - A frequent customer to a Gretna Home Depot has filed a lawsuit against the store that claims he was physically assaulted and accused of stealing by store employees.
Winn-Dixie sued for $50,000 after shopper slips and falls
NEW ORLEANS - After slipping and falling an Orleans Parish woman has filed a lawsuit against the Winn-Dixie on Chef Menteur Highway in New Orleans claiming the store failed to keep the store safe and clean for customers.
Used car dealer sues Premier Nissan over trade-in vehicle
GRETNA – A St. John the Baptist Parish used car dealer is suing a Jefferson Parish new car dealer for selling a car with an allegedly defective title.
Metairie Walgreens sued by woman in slip and fall
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a local pharmacy for injuries she claims occurred on its premises.
Man sues after chair collapses beneath him
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is suing an off-track betting location and a chair manufacturer claiming he was injured when a chair collapsed beneath him.
Department of Transportation sued by contractor for breach of contract
Murphy J. Foster NEW ORLEANS – An Illinois-based construction company is suing a state agency for allegedly providing faulty information on a highway project bid.
Farmer files suit against attorney demanding refund of 'finder's fee' paid in sale of farm
William Shockey BATON ROUGE – An Avoyelles Parish farmer is suing an attorney who brokered a sale of his interest in his family's farm.
Baton Rouge McDonald's sued in slip and fall
Joseph C. Possa BATON ROUGE – An East Baton Rouge woman is suing the operator of a local McDonald's for injuries she claims she received on its premises.
Organic Marketing being sued for overdue rental bills
Mackenzie S. Ledet
BATON ROUGE – A New Orleans-based marketing firm is being sued for back payments it allegedly owes an equipment company.
Property company suing state programs for limiting the amount of rent they can charge
Charles V. Musso, Jr. BATON ROUGE – A Lake Charles property owner has filed suit against a few state programs for limiting the amount of rent they can charge per month.
Kaboom Foamtastic caused injuries, suit says
Lococo NEW ORLEANS - A St. Tammany Parish woman has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of Kaboom Foamtastic Bathroom Cleaner with Oxi after allegedly suffering respiratory distress from using the cleaner.
Newly baptized man sues church after slipping down wet stairs
NEW ORLEANS - A Mississippi man has filed a lawsuit against a St. Tammany Parish church after he slipped down wet stairs following his baptism.
City workers file class action for not paying overtime wages calculated with incentive pay
NEW ORLEANS - New Orleans city employees have filed a class action that accuses the city of not correctly calculating their overtime wages by including educational incentive pay.
Natural gas pipeline operator sues over taxes paid under protest
EAST BATON ROUGE – A Delaware-based pipeline operator is suing the State of Louisiana for taxes paid under protest.