News from February 2013
Oil platform worker sues W&T Offshore Inc. over injury
Alan A. Zaunbrecher
Old New Blue sued by paint and contracting servicer
Gregory J. McDonald
Robért Fresh Market facing suit after slip and fall
NEW ORLEANS– A local woman is suing a locally-owned grocery store after slipping on its premises.
First African American La. State Supreme Court Chief Justice takes oath of office
La. Supreme Court Chief Justice Bernette Johnson
Funky Butt Jazz Club party in eviction suit
NEW ORLEANS - Alleged failure to submit rent has resulted in an eviction suit against Funky Butt Jazz Club located on Freret Street in New Orleans.
Debt collection service sues company for defaulting on debt it purchased
E. Stewart Spielman
State accused of failing to adequately pay contractor
NEW ORLEANS– A Mandeville construction firm is suing the State of Louisiana after a dispute over additional fees.
Woman claims injury after falling at local restaurant
NEW ORLEANS– A Texas woman is suing a local steakhouse after falling in the restaurant last year.
Man sues doctors after staph infection allegedly results in removal of pacemaker
West Jefferson Hospital
Winn-Dixie sued over carjacking and assault
Sean P. Early
Woman sues after allegedly being hit by Superdome door
NEW ORLEANS – A local woman is suing the owner, manager and insurer of the Superdome for injuries allegedly caused by a door in the building.
Otis Elevator sued over worker's fall three stories down shaft
Maury A. Herman
IT security consulting company sued by former vice-president
NEW ORLEANS – A Texas-based information technology security service company is being sued by a former employee who claims she did not receive incentive compensation for sales she made while employed by the company.
Accusations of greed strong two days into BP Gulf oil spill trial
U.S. Federal Judge Carl Barbier
Churchill Downs sued by man who fell off step
Thomas Huval
Parents sue hospital over child's 2004 death
NEW ORLEANS – A Calcasieu Parish couple is suing a New Orleans-based hospital over the death of their son.
Fidelity English Turn Club sues one of its members
Meredith Simoneaux
UPS sued over two hours of unpaid wages
John B. Wells
BP civil trial to begin today; Company could pay more than $17 billion in penalties
Image of a controlled burn of spilled oil during the 2010 BP Gulf oil spill.