News from 2012
Chemical packaging company sues printing company over allegedly defective printer
Richard B. Eason GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish-based industrial chemical products company is suing a Minnesota-based printing products company for allegedly selling them defective labeling equipment.
Seaman cites General Maritime Law as grounds for Jones Act suit against former employer
Tammy Harris NEW ORLEANS - A former seaman aboard the M/V Safety Runner is suing his past employer for alleged damages incurred following injuries he sustained while assigned to the M/V Safety Runner.
Credit union sued for alleged harassment and retaliation
Jill L. Craft BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge woman is suing her employer after the board and her supervisor allegedly harassed her for reporting allegedly unlawful activity at the credit union.
Doctor sued by patient for allegedly leaving dissected organ parts in her body following surgery
GRETNA – A New Orleans woman claims a doctor allegedly left pieces of dissected organs inside her body following surgery.
Macy's sued by woman over parking lot trip
Robert J. Caluda GRETNA – A Texas woman is suing a local department store for injuries she allegedly received when she tripped and fell while stepping up from a curb in a parking lot.
Contractor suing companies who allegedly sank barge and equipment worth more than $300K
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish contractor is suing a vessel, a Westwego-based welding company and their insurers for allegedly sinking a barge in an accident.
Boat passenger hurt by beam left underwater sues over injuries
Jeremiah A. Sprague GRETNA – A Lafourche Parish man is suing a dredging company and a contractor for alleged damages he received in a boat accident.
Subcontractor sued for nearly $1 million related to Twin Span demolition
Graham H. Ryan GRETNA – A Massachusetts-based demolitions contractor is suing a Louisiana-based contractor over fees related to the transport of demolished materials to be used in a hurricane protection project.
Acme Oyster House sued by woman claiming she contracted salmonella after dining there
James T. Busenlener GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a Metairie restaurant for alleged food poisoning.
Allstate sued over breach of contract claims
Rob Couhig BATON ROUGE – A Zachary man and woman are suing their insurance company for alleged breach of contract.
Acme General Contractors suing couple for breach of contract
Jonas P. Baker NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans couple is being sued for alleged breach of contract over services rendered relative to an elevation contract.
Non-payment for work done on Arabi Gym project leads to lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans construction company is suing a project manager and a related company for failing to pay the balance due for work performed on a subcontract.
Irpino Law Firm suing Cox Communications over service disruption
Justin A. Reese New Orleans – Orleans Parish law firm is suing Cox Communication alleging Cox has rendered poor service resulting in damages that have affected the productivity of the firm.
Target worker claims she was retaliated against for filing EEOC complaint
Jay M. Simon BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge woman is suing Target after she was allegedly retaliated against for filing a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
EBR Constable's office sued over automobile accident
Reginald R. Brown, Sr., constable of the city of Baton Rouge. BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge man and woman are suing the constable and constable's office after an alleged car accident.
Tire Kingdom sued by woman for allegedly not fully repairing brake system
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing after her car was damaged in an accident allegedly due to faulty repairs by a car repair service provider.
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office and deputy sued for auto accident
Guy S. Parks GRETNA – A New Orleans woman is suing a local law enforcement agency and a law enforcement officer for allegedly causing an auto accident
Holiday Inn Baton Rouge sued over trip and fall incident
BATON ROUGE – A Rapides Parish woman is suing a hotel after she allegedly fell in the lobby.
Construction workers sue house moving company for unpaid wages
NEW ORLEANS - Several construction workers have filed a lawsuit against an East Texas house moving company claiming that they were not paid for all hours worked and were not always paid the federally-mandated minimum wage.
Woman sues relative after allegedly falling down stairs
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a relative and her home insurer for injuries she allegedly received in a fall down the relative's stairs.