News from 2012
Woman claims paralysis after being moved improperly from wheelchair
Laurence E. Best GRETNA – A local hospital and healthcare workers employed and formerly employed there are being sued by a woman who claims she was paralyzed in an allegedly botched lift from her wheelchair.
Men's and Lady's divisions of Buckjumpers parade groups in legal dispute
Buckjumpers on parade. NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans-based men's parade group is suing its partner women's parade group for being removed from a parade permit the two have shared for 17 years.
Contractor sued by electrical company for alleged non-payment on a downtown New Orleans project
Craig L. Kaster NEW ORLEANS – An electrical company domiciled in Addis, La. has filed a lawsuit against New Orleans contractors for alleged non-payment of services provided on a downtown New Orleans construction project.
Camelia Grill suing law firm for alleged legal malpractice
Craig G. Brewer NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish law firm is being sued by Camellia Grill Holdings, Inc. for alleged legal malpractice and damages.
Vitter: Finally, An End To Legacy Lawsuit Abuse
U.S. Senator David Vitter (R-La.) In Louisiana, we understand the challenge to increase offshore oil and gas production often gets the spotlight in the media. But, there has been another struggle for the oil and gas industry, largely behind the scenes, that is also vital for job creation — cleaning up legacy lawsuit abuse in Louisiana.
School board and school sued over student's injuries from alleged attack
Dufrocq Elementary School BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge woman is suing her daughter's school, the school board and the city after her daughter was allegedly injured at school.
School board sued for refusing benefits to employee allegedly injured by student
Dominick M. Bianca BATON ROUGE – A school teacher has filed suit against her employer after she was allegedly struck by a student in an attack.
Surgical center sued for malpractice after complications allegedly arise after cataract surgery
John P. Aydell, Jr. BATON ROUGE – A Point Coupee Parish woman has filed a malpractice suit against a Baton Rouge surgical center for complications allegedly stemming from an eye surgery.
Wines Unlimited sues vineyard for canceling exclusive sales rights in Louisiana
Patricia A. Krebs NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans-based wine wholesaler is suing a foreign winemaker in local court for canceling an exclusive agreement to distribute their products in Louisiana.
Defense contractor sued by video production company for non-payment
Hal S. Pope and D.J. Johnson of Pope-Johnson Productions. NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans-based defense contractor is being sued by a video production company for alleged incomplete payment for subcontracted services.
Conservative blogger sues state officials after access to public records denied
Scott McKay, editor of The Hayride BATON ROUGE – The editor of the Louisiana online news website and blog The Hayride is suing the Louisiana Senate and House of Representatives record custodians after he was allegedly denied access to records.
Man sues furniture company for alleged theft of $145K antique hutch
J. David Andress BATON ROUGE – An Orleans Parish man is suing a Slaughter, La. furniture restoration company after it allegedly breached a contract for not repairing an antique piece of furniture it has possessed for six years.
Pest control company accused of causing fire
Mark R. Pickering BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge restaurant's insurance company is suing a pest control company after one of its employees allegedly caused a fire at the establishment.
Company uses the Louisiana Private Works Act to substantiate suit against the Urban League of Greater New Orleans
Thomas M. Flanagan NEW ORLEANS – A St. Charles Parish Company is suing the ULGNO for allegedly failing to pay thousands of dollars owed for work performed on a construction project.
Southeastern Louisiana University comes after student for alleged non-payment on loan
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is being sued by the university she formerly attended for alleged non-payment of a student loan.
Marine company sues contractor over non-payment of vessel rental
NEW ORLEANS – A Lafourche Parish-based marine towing company is suing a contractor for alleged non-payment of vessel rental.
St. Augustine High School sued by electrician over stage fall
Mark J. Graffagnini NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans area private high school and contractors working therein are being sued by an electrician who was injured in a fall on its property.
BP receives record $4.5 billion criminal fine in plea agreement with Department of Justice
Federal Judge Carl Barbier is overseeing the civil penalty portion of the disaster penalties. NEW ORLEANS – British Petroleum has received the largest criminal penalty in history in their acceptance of a plea bargain with the U.S. Department of Justice that will see them pay $4.5 billion in criminal damages for the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill and the events leading up to the disaster.
Seaman seeks $1.5 million after rupturing discs in back
NEW ORLEANS - A seaman has filed a lawsuit seeking $1.5 million claiming he ruptured to discs in his back while he was attempting to transfer 55 gallon barrels from a vessel to a floating dock.
VA Hospital sued after visitor slips and falls
NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans VA Hospital is being sued by a visitor who claims she slipped and fell due to a wet floor.