News from April 2013
Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office sued for wrongful death of man who was hogtied
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish couple is suing the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and numerous deputies for the death of their son while he was in their custody.
Texas Direct sued over alleged violations of deceptive trade practices acts
2011 Infiniti QX56
Sexual harassment case against Boh Brothers to be retried after it was overturned last year
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) will have its case against Boh Brothers Construction reheard before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Southern University at New Orleans campus visitor claims slip and fall
Southern University at New Orleans
Electrolux sued by home insurer after leaky washing machine allegedly damaged residence
GRETNA – An international appliance manufacturer is being sued by a home insurer whose customer's home was allegedly damaged by a malfunctioning appliance.
Ochsner accused of dropping patient
Jeffrey T. Greenberg
Lawmaker's proposal would limit class certification abuse at lower court level
John "Jay" C. Morris III (R–Monroe)
Asbestos claims brought against Eagle Inc. and Georgia-Pacific
Susannah Chester-Schindler
Woman sues Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office alleging false arrest
GRETNA – A New Orleans woman is suing a local law enforcement agency alleging she was falsely arrested.
Harahan Wal-Mart sued by woman claiming an employee ran over her with shopping carts
GRETNA – A New Orleans woman is suing a local outlet of an international retail company for injuries she claims to have been injured when an employee ran over her leg with shopping carts pushed by an automatic cart machine.
Dentist sued over services that were never completed
Daryl Byrd DDS
Race is on for the 24th Judicial District Division D judgeship
GRETNA – Early voting is close to wrapping up for Jefferson Parish voters who will decide the fate of four candidates running for the Division D judgeship in the 24th Judicial District Court special election.
Lawmaker seeks to dedicate BP Clean Water Act fines for coastal restoration
Rep. Simone Champagne (R–Jeanerette)
Appeals court partially overturns lower court ruling in death of Louisiana rail worker
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth District has overturned part of a dismissal in a suit stemming from the death of a Louisiana man.
Landlord sues industrial equipment supply company for non-payment of rent
GRETNA – A commercial real estate owner is suing one of its former tenants for allegedly breaching a rental agreement.
On the Rocks Lounge sues nearby bar owner for allegedly reporting noise violations
GRETNA – A Harvey-based bar is suing the owner of a nearby competitor for allegedly calling the police on them repeatedly for noise violations in order to harm their business.
Foy Construction accused of selling home with defects
NEW ORLEANS – The purchaser of a New Orleans home is suing the home builder over alleged defects.