News from 2012
Rouse's sued by woman who was allegedly in cart accident
Cristian P. Silva A New Orleans woman is suing a local grocery store for injuries she claims to have received on their premises.
Louisiana man sues Cayman Island condo company after beach chair malfunctions, severs finger
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NEW ORLEANS - A Louisiana man has filed a federal lawsuit against a Cayman Island condominium company that claims it is responsible for the beach chair that malfunctioned and severed one of his fingers.
Jehovah's Witnesses sued for wrongful death after elderly woman falls at district convention
Thornhill NEW ORLEANS - The family of a deceased elderly woman has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the national organization of Jehovah's Witnesses claiming it was negligent in seating her in the upstairs seating portion at a district convention.
Louisiana commercial diver sues after suffering injuries due to lack of adequate assistance
Delise NEW ORLEANS - A Louisiana seaman has filed a lawsuit against his employer claiming he was injured due to a lack of assistance aboard the vessel.
Tangipahoa Parish physical therapist sued for sexual harassment by two employees
NEW ORLEANS - Two employees for a Tangipahoa Parish physical therapist have filed a lawsuit that claims the therapist subjected them to a hostile work environment which included sexual harassment.
Eight settle La. AG's drug-pricing charges for $38 million
Caldwell BATON ROUGE - Eight drug makers have settled fraud charges brought by Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell for a combined $38 million.
Chiropractor sues website company claiming name is being misused
GRETNA – A Gretna chiropractor is suing a website company for not taking down a website bearing his name.
Shop owner sues landlord claiming improper work on roof caused water damage
Christopher M. Ordoyne A New Orleans shop owner is suing his landlord claiming damage to his property was caused by a contractor.
Marine maintenance company sued by sale broker
NEW ORLEANS – An Indiana equipment sales company is suing a New Orleans business for not paying the entire commission on a sale.
Convenience store sued over 'unpleasant' exhaust
NEW ORLEANS – A Virginia man is suing a business neighboring a property he owns in New Orleans, claiming exhaust it creates is unpleasant.
Doctor and CVS Pharmacy sued for allegedly giving woman drug despite allergy
A national pharmacy chain and a local doctor are being sued by a woman claiming they knowingly gave her medicine she was allergic to.
Man files suit against 41 defendants in Orleans Parish claiming asbestosis
NEW ORLEANS – A number of companies are being sued by a man over asbestos exposure.
Medical supplies salesman claims competing company hired and then terminated him to hurt his former employer's business
NEW ORLEANS – A Utah man has filed suit against a medical equipment manufacturer alleging wrongful termination.
Nursing home sued for wrongful death
Robert J. Caluda GRETNA – A nursing home is being sued for the alleged wrongful death of one of its residents.
Former deputy Insurance Commissioner convicted of accepting bribes
Cazayoux BATON ROUGE - U.S. Attorney Donald J. Cazayoux, Jr. announced July 16 that Richard L. Chambers, Sr., 67, of LaPlace, pled guilty in federal court to using an interstate facility in aid of racketeering.
Seaman sues employer after tripping over deck piping
Charrier NEW ORLEANS - A Mississippi man is suing his employer claiming negligence after he tripped over piping on the deck of a barge and fell.
Roofing supply company claims roofer owes more than $300k
DONALDSONVILLE – A roofing supply company claims a local roofing contractor owes it more than $300,000 on an open account.
Widow seeks $3.5 million after seaman husband shot and killed in Venezuela
NEW ORLEANS - The wife of a deceased seaman who was shot outside of a Venezuela hotel has filed a lawsuit against his employer for failing to place her husband in a safe international hotel.
Assistant engineer sues employer for $1 million
Sterbcow NEW ORLEANS - An assistant engineer has filed a lawsuit against his employer claiming injuries for having to manually install machinery without the use of proper equipment.
Ochsner sued by woman claiming sponge was left in her after surgery
GRETNA – An Alabama woman is suing a local hospital claiming an item was left in her following emergency surgery.