News from May 2013
Man's sexual harassment suit against Louisiana hair salon dimissed for being "frivolous"
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court's awards of summary judgement and of costs and fees on behalf of a hair salon in a sexual harassment suit brought by a former employee.
Tow truck owner who allegedly caused accident with Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Deputy while towing man is sued
GRETNA – A Metairie tow truck driver is being sued for allegedly causing an accident with a sheriff’s deputy while towing a vehicle with its owner inside.
Company awarded Grand Isle Library construction contract sued by subcontractor for alleged non-payment
GRETNA – A St. Charles Parish subcontractor is suing a contractor for alleged non-payment on a Jefferson Parish construction project.
J.C. Penney sued by shopper who tripped over mannequin base
Rachel M. Abadie
Fifth Circuit says plaintiffs' claims barred in suit linking Katrina to global warming
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has issued its final ruling in a global warming suit that for numerous years has sought to connect Hurricane Katrina to global warming.
Boomtown Casino sued by man who claims he got food poisoning from jambalaya
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is suing a riverboat casino in Harvey claiming he received food poisoning from a meal he ate there.
Woman who broke back in fall after allegedly taking wrong medicine sues pharmacy
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a local pharmacy for injuries she claims to have received when she fell in her home after taking a misfilled prescription.
NRA loses concealed carry appeal in 5th Circuit Court of Appeals
NEW ORLEANS – The National Rifle Association and three individuals lost an appeal in a case centering on the right of 18-20-year-olds to procure a concealed handgun license.
Video poker machine company sues local business seeking more than $180K
Thomas Ainsworth Robichaux
Save-A-Lot sued by woman who slipped and fell in a puddle of water
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a local grocery store over injuries she allegedly received on the store's premises.
Linen service sues restaurant for canceling contract
Michael S. Futrell
Dog owners sued after young girl injured in attack by pit bulls
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing her neighbors after her daughter allegedly received serious injuries when attacked by dogs.