News from 2012
Audubon Nature sued for gender discrimination
NEW ORLEANS - Claiming she was a victim of gender discrimination, Tia Hayes filed a lawsuit against her former employer Audubon Nature Institute Inc. and Audubon Nature Institute Foundation.
Welders sue after personnel transfer basket slams into boat deck
Gordon NEW ORLEANS - After their personnel transfer basket slammed into the deck of a boat, two welders have filed a personal injury lawsuit claiming that they should not have been transferred during rough seas.
Seaman sues for $1.8 million after falling out of personnel basket
NEW ORLEANS - A Louisiana seaman has filed a lawsuit against his employer after the employer's personnel basket was jerked from underneath him and he fell, sustaining injuries to his back and left leg.
Woman claims injuries at McDonald's in reaction to having hot coffee spilled on her
GRETNA – A New Orleans woman is suing a fast food chain for injuries she claims she received while interacting with a worker through the drive through window.
Shoring company sued when homeowner allegedly falls down temporary steps
GRETNA – An Avondale woman is suing a shoring company for injuries she claims to have received due to work being done by the company on her home.
Rooms To Go sued for injuries allegedly received in bed collapse
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish couple is suing a local furniture retailer claiming they were injured in a bed purchased from the store.
Is Louisiana Attorney General's Use of Contingency Fee Lawyers Legal?
Landry The motivation of any outside legal counsel working on behalf of the state must be in line with the attorney general's sworn duty to protect and serve the people. The taxpayers and citizens of Louisiana deserve nothing less.
Diner sues Piccadilly Cafeteria after allegedly breaking tooth on piece of chicken
J. Christopher Zainey GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man has filed suit against a local restaurant for injuries he claims to have received from the food served there.
Law firm claims jet engines were defective
Frederick W. Bradley NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans-based law firm is suing a jet parts seller and a jet engine manufacturer over alleged defects.
'Highly polished' stairs leads to woman's injuries, suit says
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman has filed suit against a Baton Rouge-based store for injuries she claims to have received in a fall on its premises.
Wal-Mart sued by woman in slip and fall
Marie A. Bookman NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing an international retailer claiming she was injured in a fall on the premises.
Justice Johnson sues to block debate, vote over chief justice position
Johnson Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Bernette Johnson, in a lawsuit filed last week, argues she is next in line for the job of chief justice.
Doctor sued for allegedly leaving foreign object in surgery patient
Patricia S. Leblanc GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman has sued a doctor and hospital alleging she received improper care during surgery.
Woman sues for injuries allegedly received after elevator falls
Vincent J. Glorioso, Jr. GRETNA – A St. Tammany woman is suing a Jefferson Parish building owner for injuries she claims to have received in an elevator malfunction.
Boat dealer sued by state agency for operating without license
Adrian F. LaPeyronnie, III GRETNA – A state agency is suing a commercial boat dealer for allegedly not having the proper license to sell and manufacture recreational products.
Emeril's sued by woman who allegedly slipped in grease while exiting
John A. Venezia An internationally known New Orleans restaurant has been sued by a woman who claims she was injured in a fall while leaving the establishment.
Laser Tag sued by woman claiming injury in roller ball game
GRETNA – A woman is suing a local entertainment venue for injuries she claims to have received on their premises.
Foreign workers sue work placement agency
Scott R. Cheatham A group of foreign workers is suing a New Orleans-based company for deceptive trade practices.
Kardashian sisters and Herman Cain accused of using bread sticks to assault man
Kim Kardashian, Herman Cain and Kourtney Kardashian A Pennsylvania man has filed suit against a pair of celebrity sisters and a former presidential candidate requesting a temporary restraining order claiming they attacked and threatened him.
Detective sues janitorial service for slip and fall at Sheriff's Office
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish detective is suing the janitorial service of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office for injuries she claims to have received due to their services.