News from 2012
Judicial Elections Important: Don't let someone else speak for you on Election Day
Melissa Landry Elections have consequences, for better or for worse. And while most voters are focusing on the Presidential election this November, there is another political battle brewing that has the potential to dramatically impact the state of Louisiana's legal climate.
Former deckhand files Jones Act claim after Hurricane Isaac related ship collision
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson parish man is suing his former employer for injuries he claims to have received in a ship collision during Hurricane Isaac.
World War II Museum contractor seeks $250K in suit
Denise C. Puente NEW ORLEANS – A contractor working on the National World War II Museum is requesting a steel fabrication company pay for mistakes allegedly made in producing building components.
Rehab facility sued by former patient's son on wrongful death claims
R. Justin Garon GRETNA – The son of a woman who was injured in a fall at a rehab health facility and allegedly died due to complications from the fall is suing.
Cox Communications and ADT sued over alarm system failure
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a local cable provider and her security alarm company for allegedly being responsible for the deactivation of her alarm system before a robbery at her home.
Rouse's sued by woman after allegedly breaking tailbone in slip and fall
GRETNA – An East Baton Rouge woman is suing a local grocer for injuries she claims to have received in a fall on its premises.
Lucky Dogs sued for allegedly knocking over pedestrian with hot dog cart
William E. Mura Jr. NEW ORLEANS – A Tangipahoa woman is suing a local hot dog push cart vendor alleging she was injured due to the vendor's negligence.e.
Harrah's Casino sued for injuries arising from alleged slip and fall
Edward Womac Jr. NEW ORLEANS - An Orleans Parish woman is suing a local casino for an alleged injury on its premises.
LSU sued for allegedly not providing just compensation after quick-taking property
Randall Smith NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana corporation is suing LSU's Board of Supervisors claiming it deserves compensation after allegedly being excluded from a property deal.
CVS pharmacy accused of giving customer wrong prescription
BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge woman is filing suit against a pharmaceutical company after it allegedly gave her the wrong prescription, which she claims resulted in injuries to her stomach and intestines.
River Birch sues Baton Rouge construction company over B.W. Cooper Housing demolition
John H. Thomas, Jr. New Orleans- A Jefferson Parish waste services company is suing a Baton Rouge Construction Company for alleged breach of contract.
Shoring company sued by homeowner over slip and fall
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a shoring company for injuries she claims occurred to her due to negligent workmanship by the defendant.
Homeowners sue shoring company for leaving house elevation unfinished
Terrence J. Lestelle GRETNA – A couple is suing a shoring company and subcontractors for allegedly damaging their home during its elevation and leaving the job unfinished.
Wal-Mart sued by woman claiming she was victim of parking lot robbery
Corey E. Dunbar GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a local retailer for injuries she claims she received when someone attacked her on its premises.
Hospital sued by woman who fell when visiting friend
GRETNA – A New Orleans woman is suing a local hospital for injuries she claims she received in a fall on its premises.
Group of children who allegedly destroyed home sued along with their parents
GRETNA – A group of of children are being sued for allegedly entering and damaging an unoccupied Kenner home.
Port Allen, Louisiana-based contractors sued for alleged breach
Fred L. Herman NEW ORLEANS - A local corporation is suing a Port Allen contracting company for allegedly not rendering payment for labor and materials.
Foundation repair company sued by displeased customer for alleged damages
James M. Williams NEW ORLEANS - An Orleans Parish resident is suing a Louisiana foundation repair corporation for alleged breach of contract and other damages.
Man sues state corrections department for wrongful termination
J. Arthur Smith, III BATON ROUGE – An East Feliciana Parish man filed suit against a state department for alleged wrongful termination.
Wal-Mart sued after customer's foot allegedly sliced open
Kelly E. Balfour BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge woman is suing a local Wal-Mart after one of its employees allegedly improperly bagged her merchandise, causing injury.