News from September 2013
Health club member sues after allegedly slipping in water on sauna floor
French Riviera Fitness
Pool company sued for crumbling repair work
NEW ORLEANS—A pool company is being sued for allegedly poor work done to a personal swimming pool.
Opening arguments heard in phase two of BP oil spill trial
NEW ORLEANS – An attorney representing businesses, individuals, Transocean, Halliburton and the states of Alabama and Louisiana - "the aligned parties" - outlined BP's lack of preparedness for what is believed to be the largest oil spill in recorded history during opening arguments in the second phase of trial involving the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill resulting from the explosion of the BP-owned
Judiciary to remain open - at least temporarily - should government shutdown occur
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
Second phase of BP oil spill trial begins today
Deepwater Horizon oil rig
Subcontractor seeks $912K in unpaid work done at elementary school
Michael R.C. Riess
Methodist Hospital worker files suit against construction company after being shocked
NEW ORLEANS –A construction worker has filed suit after injuries he allegedly received while on a work site.
Owners of former Brennan’s Restaurant property want leftovers taken away
NEW ORLEANS— New owners of the property at 417-425 Royal Street ask the court to rule on competing claims over leftover personal property at the former restaurant.
Constitutionality of New Orleans alcohol permit ordinance questioned
Edward R. Washington III
Baton Rouge attorney surrenders law license in face of fraud investigation
Louisiana Supreme Court
Court of Appeals finds ADA accommodation need not facilitate employee’s essential job functions
NEW ORLEANS—The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit partly affirmed and partly vacated a district court’s decision on a woman’s claims that her employer violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and fired her for filing charges with the U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.The plaintiff in the case is former Assistant Attorney General Pauline G. Feist.The defendant is the
Metairie company sued over pollution of oyster beds sues insurer for not covering damages
Sarah E. StognerGRETNA – A company that is accused of being responsible for damages for its part in a pipeline project that allegedly polluted two oyster beds is suing its insurer for not covering the damages stemming from that case.Project Consulting Services Inc. filed suit against Steadfast Insurance Company in the 24th Judicial District Court on Aug. 22.Project Consulting Services Inc. claims it
Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office sued after on-duty deputy allegedly causes accident
GRETNA – A local law enforcement agency is being sued by a woman who claims she was injured in a car accident caused by an on-duty deputy.
Wendy’s customer claims disgust after allegedly being served moldy egg sandwich
NEW ORLEANS—A customer of a New Orleans Wendy's restaurant alleges she was served a moldy egg sandwich.
Dispute over ownership of trendy Warehouse District restaurant Meson 923 results in lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS – One of the partners behind the now-defunct restaurant Meson 923 has filed suit against her former business partner.Astrid LaVenia and South Peters LLC filed suit against Jerome S. Fertel in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court on July 29.LaVenia states that she and the defendant began their business relationship in 2008 when they formed a joint limited liability company, Arthur and
The BP Oil Spill Settlement Is Wrong For America!
To the Editor:
