News from December 2013
Electric company employee who claims he was buried up to neck in cave-in sues
Victor J. Woods Jr.
Homeowner sued by contractor for non-payment of $18K
GRETNA – A construction company is suing a couple they claim contracted with them for work done on one of their homes, but refused to pay the full price for the work completed.
Hotel sued by man who slipped and fell on sidewalk in rain
GRETNA – A local hotel is being sued by a man who claims he was injured when he slipped and fell at one of its entrances while it was raining.
Louisiana shoots to top of ‘Judicial Hellhole’ list
(This article has been updated)
Former partner in real estate venture accuses partners of withholding information on insurance payouts and investments
George D. FaganGRETNA – A local real estate company is suing former business partners who they co-owned a building with for allegedly withholding accounting information on Hurricane Katrina insurance proceeds and investments.Khoobehi Properties LLC filed suit against Baronne Development No. 2 LLC, Kailas Family Limited Partnership and Kailas Properties LLC in the 24th Judicial District Court on No
Man who fell off ladder at own home sues contractor for injuries
GRETNA – A local homeowner is suing a construction company he contracted to put a new roof on his home after he was allegedly injured when he fell off a ladder when he was evaluating the work done on the home.
Seaman sues for injuries allegedly sustained during customs inspection on ship bound for Kenya
NEW ORLEANS— A man is suing the owner of the vessel upon which he allegedly sustained injuries while under orders from a custom's officer.Jack McElveen filed suit against Waterman Steamship Corporation and its insurance company in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court.The plaintiff’s petition for damages cites violations of the Jones Act for general maritime law. McElveen claims that he slipped and
City of College Station sues insurance company over alleged failure to cover realty company’s suit against city
U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals
Louisiana Attorney General accused of illegally allowing historic lawsuit against oil companies
Don Briggs, President, Louisiana Oil and Gas Association
Seamen sues employer after marine accident
Timothy J. Young
Killing the Golden Goose
Don Briggs, President, Louisiana Oil and Gas Association
Podiatrist sued over post-operative complications
GRETNA – A local podiatrist is being sued by a patient who claims he suffered severe post-operative complications.