News from 2012
Landrieu sued by clerk of Criminal Courts over funding
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu and Clerk of the Criminal Court of Orleans Parish Arthur Morrell NEW ORLEANS – The Clerk of the Criminal Court of Orleans Parish is suing the City of New Orleans through Mayor Mitch Landrieu.
Patient called 911 from hospital bed because staff allegedly did not respond to complaints, suit says
Corey J. Hebert BATON ROUGE – An East Feliciana Parish woman has filed suit against a hospital for allegedly inadequate care during her stay.
Wheelchair occupied by 'morbidly obese' man rolls over woman's foot, hospital sued
BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge woman is suing a Baton Rouge hospital after one of its employees allegedly ran over her foot with a wheelchair.
Lucky Law Firm sued by woman claiming injuries in trip and fall incident
Neil D. Sweeney BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge woman filed suit against a law firm for injuries that allegedly occurred on its premises.
Woman sues over fungal eye infection allegedly caused by pharmaceutical injection
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish couple is suing a pharmaceutical company for injuries she claims to have received from an injection of one of its products into her eye.
Mandeville woman sues K Mart after tripping over broken concrete
NEW ORLEANS - After tripping and falling over broken concrete at a K Mart store in Mandeville, Valerie Dragon has filed suit in federal court in New Orleans.
Worker sues ConocoPhillips claiming race and age discrimination
NEW ORLEANS - A former ConocoPhillips worker has filed a lawsuit claiming he was terminated because of race and age discrimination.
Mandeville woman sues K Mart after tripping over broken concrete
NEW ORLEANS - After tripping and falling over broken concrete, Valerie Dragon filed suit against K Mart Corp. on Oct. 1 in federal court in New Orleans.
Captain seeks $2 million after falling into water
NEW ORLEANS - A towboat captain has filed a lawsuit seeking more than $2 million claiming he was injured when he slipped and fell into the water.
Deckhand sues after falling through engine room deck plate
NEW ORLEANS - A deckhand has filed a lawsuit against his employer claiming it failed to adequately inspect all deck plates aboard the vessel causing him to fall and sustain severe injuries.
Mayor Landrieu sues St. Charles Parish Council over aviation board appointment process
New Orleans Mayor Mitchell Landrieu New Orleans – New Orleans Mayor, Mitchell Landrieu, is suing all ten sitting members of the St. Charles Parish Council for allegedly misconstruing the law set forth to govern the appointing of new members to the New Orleans Aviation Board (NOAB).
Walgreens sued by woman who claims disability after alleged slip and fall on wet floor
GRETNA – A national pharmacy chain is being sued by a St. Rose woman who was allegedly injured in a fall at one of its stores in Kenner.
Don Bohn Ford sues limousine service claiming check bounced
Donna Bramlet Wood GRETNA – A limousine service is being sued by a car dealership for allegedly bouncing a check meant to pay for repairs on one of its vehicles.
Contractors sued for allegedly violating the Louisiana Prompt Pay Act
Andrew G. Vicknair NEW ORLEANS - A New Orleans-based company is suing a general contractor, sub-contractor and other related entities for failure to submit payment in full for the use of equipment supplied in two major construction projects.
Wal-Mart sued over youth's injuries from falling sign
NEW ORLEANS - A New Orleans woman is suing a local retailer alleging her son was injured on its premises.
Attorney sues Delta for flight delays and inconveniences
BATON ROUGE –A Baton Rouge man and woman are suing Delta over alleged multiple flight delays and inconveniences.
Family files wrongful death suit after live wire electrocuted satellite worker
Christopher L. Whittington BATON ROUGE – The family of a satellite installation employee is suing a couple from Ragely on wrongful death claims after the worker was electrocuted under their home.
Dumpster company sued after dumpster allegedly falls on man's foot
Scott M. Emonet BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge man has filed suit against a waste service company for an alleged dumpster malfunction.
DaVita Dialysis Clinic and doctor sued by patient who claims side effects contributed to accident
G. Karl Bernard GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is suing a dialysis clinic for damages he suffered in a car accident following a dialysis treatment.
Contractor suing customer for non-payment
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish contractor is suing one of its customers for withholding payment for work completed.