News from 2012
Shoring company sued after man dies when home collapses on him
Joseph M. Bruno, Jr. NEW ORLEANS – The child of a deceased man and her caregivers are suing a shoring company for alleged wrongful death.
New Orleans Saints and stadium district sued over woman's fall at game
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is suing the New Orleans Saints and the local stadium district for injuries she claims to have received while attending a football game.
Parents sue hospital over child's emergency delivery
NEW ORLEANS – The parents of a child born in an emergency situation are suing the hospital where the child was born and the attending physician for disabling injuries the infant allegedly suffered.
Behavioral Health facility sued by caterer for breach of contract
Jim Holt BATON ROUGE – A catering company has filed suit against a Baton Rouge children's behavioral health facility after they allegedly broke a contract.
Worker sues after elevator malfunctions and rapidly descends
NEW ORLEANS - A Louisiana worker has filed a lawsuit against Cargill claiming he suffered serious injuries when a man-lift/elevator he was aboard malfunctioned causing it to fall an unknown distance at a rapid rate.
Insulation company sued in slip and fall case on job site
K. Luke Williamson BATON ROUGE – A Texas man filed suit against an insulation company after he allegedly slipped and fell at a work site.
Small business owner plagued by asbestos lawsuits fears for future of business
Mike Carter, owner of Monroe Rubber & Gasket, reviews paperwork in his Louisiana office. Carter's company has settled 82 asbestos cases and still has 28 pending. MONROE - Eighty-two settlements and $2.3 million spent.
LSU student sued by detective over injuries in brawl outside Tiger Stadium
William Mitchell BATON ROUGE – A Louisiana State University Police Department detective is suing an LSU student after the student allegedly injured him in a drunken brawl.
Florida law firm sues chairman of New Orleans city employee retirement system
NEW ORLEANS – The chairman of the board of a local municipal retirement system is being sued by a Florida law firm for non-payment of services.
Woman sues hip replacement manufacturer for alleged product defects
John D. Sileo GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman has sued a healthcare products manufacturer, a local hospital and a healthcare products salesman for the alleged failure of and injuries caused by her hip replacement.
Funky 544 sued by tourist claiming he needed 51 stitches after bouncer slashed face
Outside view of Funky 544. NEW ORLEANS – A Wisconsin man is suing a Bourbon Street bar for injuries he claims to have received while being restrained by a bar employee.
Winn-Dixie sued by woman who alleges fall made her disabled
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing a local grocery store for injuries she claims to have received on its premises.
Sally Beauty Supply sued by woman allegedly hurt in fall
Carlos A. Zelaya, II GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a beauty supply store for injuries she claims to have received while on its premises.
East Jefferson YMCA sued by woman who fell down stairs
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a local fitness center for injuries she claims she received on its premises.
Hospital sued by woman claiming injuries in fall on premises during heavy rainstorm
Carlos A. Zelaya, II GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman has filed suit against a local hospital for injuries she claims to have received in a fall during a heavy rainstorm.
Electrolux sued by insurer for home fire allegedly caused by dryer
GRETNA – An international electrical appliance manufacturer is being sued by a home insurer for an alleged product failure that resulted in a home fire.
Gretna resident suing 42 companies for alleged exposure to asbestos
NEW ORLEANS - A Gretna man is suing 42 entities listed as asbestos miners, manufacturers, sellers, suppliers and distributors alleging they're responsible for his exposure to asbestos and subsequent contraction of malignant mesothelioma.
Family Dollar sued in trip and fall case
BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge woman is suing discount retail store after she was allegedly injured on its premise.
Amputation of oil rigger's fingers leads to lawsuit against local company
NEW ORLEANS – A rigger filed suit against a local oil and gas field company for injuries he claims led to the amputation of three of his fingers.
Store sued by woman whose Rolex was stolen while in their care
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing a local store for alleged breach of contract and negligence.