News from August 2013
Lowe’s sued by contractor who claims employee dropped cement bag on his head
Dominick F. Impastato III
USPS worker sues bakery after sign allegedly fell on him
GRETNA – A postal worker who was delivering mail to a local bakery is suing after allegedly being injured when a sign fell on his head.
Former electrician sues numerous companies alleging lung cancer is result of asbestos exposure
NEW ORLEANS – A former electrician is suing numerous companies over his contraction of lung cancer he claims is related to his workplace exposure to asbestos.
Woman who allegedly slipped in beer sues Winn-Dixie
NEW ORLEANS - A New Orleans woman is suing a local super market after she was allegedly injured in a slip and fall in a puddle of beer on the store’s floor.
Joint legislative committee convenes over coastal erosion lawsuit against oil companies
Louisiana State Capitol
Elderly property investor sues former rental manager for allegedly overcharging on maintenance
GRETNA – An elderly woman who owns several properties is suing a rental property manager in charge of leasing after he allegedly charged her for maintenance that was not done.
Law firm files suit against insurer over Hurricane Isaac damages
Robert J. Caluda
New Orleans aquarium sued by mother of child who allegedly slipped on exhibit's leaking water
Aquarium of the Americas
Insurance company loses appeal, must pay for damages on foreclosed home
NEW ORLEANS – An insurance company lost an appeal in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit concerning a bankruptcy and district court’s judgment in favor of a bank.
Crude oil production company wins appeal, gets shipping credit
NEW ORLEANS – A crude oil production company won an appeal at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit concerning a lower court’s judgment in favor of a refinery company.
Family of nursing home resident who died sues
NEW ORLEANS – The family of a woman died while in the care of a nursing home are suing for alleged wrongful death.
Landlord sued by woman allegedly injured in fall inside rented condo
Thomas E. Campbell
Subcontractor sues insurance company over claim denial
GRETNA – A subcontractor is suing its insurance company which allegedly denied a claim for damage.
'Jackpot justice' is bad for Louisiana businesses
Dan Juneau, president of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry
Sentences handed out for fraudulent claims stemming from 2010 BP oil spill
NEW ORLEANS – Two New Orleans area women have been sentenced for filing fraudulent financial assistance applications to the Gulf Coast Claim Facility following the 2010 Gulf oil sill.
Car dealership sues architect over allegedly defective construction of sales showroom
Margot Lilly Kramer Want
Property owners sued by worker who sliced arm with grinder during deck construction
GRETNA – A man who was working on a deck for a local business owner is suing after he sliced his arm open with a power grinder.
