News from September 2013
Construction company sues customer over alleged non-payment
GRETNA – A New Orleans construction company is suing one of its customers for allegedly not paying for work completed on a home.
Lowe's sued by man who claims chemical burns from treated wood
GRETNA – A St. Tammany Parish man is suing a corporate hardware chain after he allegedly received chemical burns from handling wood he bought from one of its local stores.
Fifth Circuit asks Texas high court for clarification in BP oil spill insurance case
Deepwater Horizon oil rig
Film production company that dropped camera lens in marsh sues insurer for not covering $34K for rental camera
GRETNA – A local film production company is suing its insurer for allegedly not reimbursing for numerous props and other damaged items.
Salesman files age discrimination lawsuit after losing job
Michael R. Allweiss
Production worker sues after falling into machine
NEW ORLEANS - A production worker has filed a lawsuit claiming he suffered injuries when he fell into a machine while trying to inspect it for problems.
Deckhand seeks $5 million after slipping and falling in the engine room
NEW ORLEANS - A deckhand has filed a $5 million lawsuit against his employer claiming he suffered injuries when he slipped and fell in an engine room.
Rite Aid sued by woman who tripped over hand basket
GRETNA – A corporate pharmacy is being sued by a woman who tripped over a hand basket at one of its local stores.
Homeowners file suit against city over fines levied on non-existent house
NEW ORLEANS – Two homeowners ask the question “can we be charged for a blighted property that no longer exists?”
New Orleans Baptist church member seeks TRO to prevent unauthorized pulpit selection
Pilgrim Progress Missionary Baptist Church
Subcontractor suing construction company for more than $53K
GRETNA – A St. Tammany Parish subcontractor is suing a construction company and a marketing company.
88-year old woman sues Amtrak for not helping her off of train
NEW ORLEANS - An 88-year old woman has filed a lawsuit against Amtrak claiming that she was injured when an employee would not help her off a train.
Class action lawsuit claims debt collector violated federal law with form collection letter
NEW ORLEANS - A proposed class action lawsuit claims a debt collector violated federal law by sending out a form collection letter to consumers.
Buffalo Wild Wings sued by tile company for non-payment
Michael S. Blackwell
Home Depot sued by woman whose thumb was allegedly broken by a box of tiles
GRETNA – A national hardware retailer is being sued by a customer who claims she was severely injured in one of its local stores.
Communications company sued over refusal to honor service agreement
Edward P. Gothard