News from December 2013
Insurer sued by rental property owner over wind and water damage
Satellite image of Hurricane Isaac in Aug. 2012GRETNA – A local rental property company is suing its insurer which allegedly did not provide funds to repair damages from Hurricane Isaac.Bucktown Properties LLC filed suit against Seneca Specialty Insurance Company in the 24th Judicial District Court on Nov. 13.Bucktown Properties alleges that on Aug. 29, 2012 Hurricane Isaac made landfall and caused
Company fights New Orleans tax law, asserting lien rights on blighted home
NEW ORLEANS – In connection with repairs made on a blighted property, a New Orleans company is suing previous property owners and the city for lien rights and also challenging a state tax law.
Lowered penalties for plaintiffs who destroyed emails upheld by appeals court
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has ruled in favor of CITGO in an employee wage case.
Contractor sued by subcontractor over alleged non-payment of school project
GRETNA – A subcontractor is suing the main contractor on a private school construction project for allegedly not paying for work completed. Mike Carson Construction Inc. filed suit against Ellis Construction Inc. and Fidelity Deposit Company of Maryland in the 24th Judicial District Court on Nov. 13.Mike Carson Construction Inc. asserts it subcontracted with Ellis Construction Inc. to provide work
Former prisoners sue Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office over prison transport bus accident
GRETNA – A trio of prisoners who were in an accident while riding in an Orleans Parish Prison transport bus are suing.
Investment firmed sued over $200K loan for Katrina cleanup
James R. Washington IIIGRETNA – A local investment firm is being sued by a man who claims he loaned the firm $200,000 to perform cleanup after Hurricane Katrina.Daniel D. Palmer filed suit against Jak Investments Inc. in the 24th Judicial District Court on Nov. 13.Palmer alleges that in September 2005 he loaned Jak Investments Inc. $200,000 to pursue and perform cleanup work in Jefferson Parish following
Electricians working on elevator at Cargill facility when it fell, sue
Stephen J. Johnson
Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East to hold meeting today; reversal of oil company lawsuit anticipated
Map of Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority - East.
Fitness center sued by man allegedly injured while working out
GRETNA – A fitness center is being sued by a man who was allegedly injured when a strap connected to a piece of equipment he was using failed.
Audio company sued by couple for allegedly taking money and not finishing audio installation
GRETNA – A New Orleans couple is suing a local audio company over its alleged failure to deliver all system components and complete installation of products that were mostly paid for.
Couple sues engineering firm over home addition and renovations
GRETNA – An engineering firm is being sued by a married couple for allegedly doing bad work on an addition and renovation to their home.
Petco customer seeks $50K after trip near checkout counter
Joseph M. Bruno Jr.
Obamacare: Death of 'The Rule of Law'
ArmstrongYou have often heard we are a “nation of laws and not of men.” The words are attributable to John Adams and, while the concept can be found in ancient Greek culture, humankind didn’t take it for a meaningful spin until our Constitution was ratified in 1788. Otherwise known as “The Rule of Law,” it has enjoyed a very good ride, paid for by the lifeblood of over 1.3 million of our military.
87-year-old woman claims walker is defective
NEW ORLEANS - An 87-year-old woman has filed lawsuit claiming that her walker was defective and caused her to fall.
Hospital sued by patient who claims she had serious medical condition that went undiagnosed
Zachary R. Christiansen
Former principal sues Catholic school alleging systematic racial discrimination
Wanda Anderson Davis