News from 2012
Law office suing client over alleged failure to pay for services
GRETNA – A Plaquemines Parish woman is being sued by a Gretna-based law firm for failure to pat for services rendered in a child custody case.
Three judicial elections won outright, four headed to runoff
Sandra Cabrina Jenkins (D-New Orleans) was one of three outright winners in yesterday's judicial elections after she upset two-term incumbent Charles Jones (D-New Orleans) in the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals. NEW ORLEANS – Of seven judicial elections held throughout the state yesterday four are headed to a Dec. 8 runoff after candidates failed to garner 50 percent of the popular vote.
Supreme Court seat narrowed down to Guidry and Hughes, Runoff in December
John Michael Guidry (D-Baton Rouge) will face off against Jeff Hughes (R-Walker) in the Dec. 8 runoff election. NEW ORLEANS – Out of the eight candidates running for the La. Supreme Court District 5 Associate Justice seat to replace retiring justice Catherine "Kitty" Kimball only two received over 20 percent of the vote.
Riverview Condominiums sued after woman falls from second floor
David Abboud Thomas BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge woman is suing a condominium complex after she allegedly fell off the second floor balcony.
Wal-Mart sued by customer who slipped and fell
NEW ORLEANS - A Jefferson Parish woman has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart claiming that she slipped and fell resulting in a torn ACL in her left knee.
Home Depot sued for alleged damages and breach of contract
Jeffrey L. Oakes New Orleans – A national hardware store is sued for allegedly violating a local lease with a Louisiana property owner.
Woodland Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Center sued for alleged wrongful death
Mayra S. Scheuermann NEW ORLEANS – The parents of a deceased New Orleans rehab center resident claim that the center is responsible for the death of their daughter.
True Value sued over trip and fall
John W. deGravelles BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge woman sued a hardware store after she tripped and fell in its parking lot.
Auto repair company sued for allegedly selling woman's car without consent
Netterville's Auto BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge woman is suing an automobile company after they failed to compensate her for allegedly selling her car without her knowledge.
Eight candidates in race for State Supreme Court seat in special election - three find lawsuit abuse a statewide problem
Chief Justice Catherine "Kitty" Kimball NEW ORLEANS – With Louisiana State Supreme Court Chief Justice Catherine "Kitty" Kimball stepping down before the end of her term, eight candidates are battling to fill her spot in tomorrow's election.
Energy provider and City of Gretna sued by man who ran into guy wire while riding bicycle
Stephen M. Chouest GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is suing a regional energy provider and a city government for injuries he allegedly sustained in a biking incident involving the property of both entities.
Shoring company sued for alleged substandard work
Robert T. Garrity, Jr. GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is suing a shoring company for allegedly providing substandard work on the elevation of his home.
Construction company sued by port and boat owners for leaving submerged barge in bay
William S. Watkins GRETNA – A construction company is being sue by a number of plaintiffs who claim that a submerged barge they left in a bay resulted in damages to their vessels and its necessary removal.
Supreme Court rules against disbarment for judge who was removed from office due to federal probe
Joan Benge NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled that Joan Benge may practice law in the state after a temporary suspension despite being removed from her elected position as a judge in the 24th Judicial District last year.
Sporting goods store sued by man injured from cross-bow cocking rope
Collett NEW ORLEANS - A sporting goods store is being sued by a man who claims he received eye injuries from a defective cross-bow cocking rope.
Seaman sues after falling while trying to get into bunk bed
NEW ORLEANS - A Louisiana seaman has filed a lawsuit against his employer claiming that he was injured attempting to get into his bunk bed when the sofa he was using a stepladder tipped over and he fell.
Rental company sued after worker injured when equipment broke
Clayton NEW ORLEANS - After part of a trailer broke and fell on him, a worker has filed a lawsuit against a rental company claiming it should have inspected the trailer and maintained the equipment.
Lack of warnings signs on recently mopped floor leads to lawsuit
Obioha NEW ORLEANS - An Orleans Parish woman has filed a lawsuit against Church's Chicken that claims she slipped and fell due to a lack of warnings signs on a recently mopped floor.
Tentative settlement fines Motiva refinery $500K
Motiva refinery in Norco, La. BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality has drafted a $500,000 settlement for Motiva Enterprises, LLC on Oct. 3 related to alleged violations of the Clean Air Act at the company's Norco and Convent facilities.
LSU and UNO sued by terminated tenured professor
Larry Samuel BATON ROUGE – An Orleans Parish woman filed suit against two colleges for breach of contract after she was terminated, even though she was a tenured professor.