News from 2012
WVLA NBC 33 sued over commercial that never ran
BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge man is suing a news station after it allegedly breached a contract for a commercial that was to run on the station.
Shady's Bar sued on claims of neglect for allegedly allowing attack on premises
David R. Kelly BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge man sued a bar after he allegedly lost consciousness after being attacked by a customer.
Welder injured in fall through manhole sues employer for injuries
Loaded barges at night. GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is suing a marine transportation company that formerly employed him for injuries he received while on the job.
Wine wholesaler sued for trademark infringement
Patricia A. Krebs NEW ORLEANS – A wine wholesaler is being sued by a man who claims it appropriated his business's name.
Local company sued by nationwide refrigeration supplier for alleged nonpayment
NEW ORLEANS – A refrigeration supply company is suing a New Orleans business for alleged nonpayment of parts.
Commercial landlord sues tenant to recoup expenses for damaged property
Irl R. Silverstein GRETNA – An incorporated property in Kenner is suing its former tenant for damages to the building.
West Jefferson Medical Center and doctor sued for wrongful death
Harry T. Widman GRETNA – A New Orleans man is suing a local hospital and doctor over the death of his wife.
Port of New Orleans files TRO over tax sale of property
John J. Weiler NEW ORLEANS – The Port of New Orleans has filed a temporary restraining order against the City of New orleans for trying to sell buildings in its possession to settle alleged back taxes on those properties.
Hotel sued by woman whose infant son was injured when diaper changing table collapsed
Excerpt of lawsuit. GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a hotel for injuries her son allegedly received on its premises.
Mother of student who tripped on tree root sues public school
Jack E. Truitt GRETNA – The mother of a Jefferson Parish public school student is suing a local middle school and the school system for injuries she claims the boy sustained on its premises.
Marine company claims vessel insurance was withheld despite payments to insurer
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish marine company is suing a Delaware-based insurer claiming it paid insurance premiums on a non-existent insurance policy.
Melting Pot sued by woman who tripped on stairs while entering building
John W. Ellinghausen NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing a local restaurant for injuries she claims to have received when she fell on the steps at its entrance.
Gretna police sued for allegedly causing car accident
GRETNA – A local police department is being sued for negligence due to a car accident allegedly caused by one of its officers.
Man sues after he is allegedly injured by defective forklift
BASF plant in Geismar BATON ROUGE – A Tangipahoa Parish man is suing a construction contractor, an equipment rental company and a Geismar chemical plant after he was allegedly hurt while operating a forklift.
Owners of The Varsity sued by man allegedly attacked by two patrons
The Varsity Theatre BATON ROUGE – A man is suing a bar and two men after he was allegedly attacked at an entertainment venue.
Woman claims employer would not stop co-workers from making racially derogatory statements
NEW ORLEANS - After five months of employment, a woman has filed a racial discrimination lawsuit that claims her employer fired her for complaining about racially derogatory statements that co-workers directed at her about her relationship with a black man.
Chili's restaurant sued after patron trips over uneven cement
NEW ORLEANS - A Houma Chili's Grill & Bar is being sued by a patron who claims she tripped and fell over uneven cement causing her to exacerbate a preexisting injury to her knee.
Waffle House waitress files age and racial discrimination lawsuit
Couture NEW ORLEANS - A former Waffle House waitress has filed an age and racial discrimination lawsuit that claims she was terminated for complaining about the discrimination.
Seaman sues employer after contracting cellulitis
Hingle NEW ORLEANS - A seaman who contracted cellulitis while aboard a vessel has filed a lawsuit against his employer claiming the vessel was unsafe due to the presence of staph in the bilge of the vessel.
Wheelchair bound man sues hotel for injuries allegedly received in fall off sidewalk
Kim O'Dowd GRETNA – A wheelchair bound man is suing a national hotel chain for injuries he allegedly received in a fall on their sidewalk.