News from February 2014
Employing Your Family And Enhancing Your Community
The oil and gas industry of Louisiana is the largest employer in the state. Over 30% of our nation’s natural resources flow from or through Louisiana. Whether from the Haynesville Shale in Northwest Louisiana or in the shallow waters of our coast, or moving through our vast pipeline infrastructure, Louisiana is called THE oil and gas state for a reason.
National trial attorney conference wraps up in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS – American Association of Justice Executive Director Linda Lipsen and its COO Charles Jeffress were among featured speakers at the winter meeting of the National Association of Trial Lawyer Executives (NATLE) that wrapped up with a reception Tuesday evening.
Worker in forklift accident sues over alleged injuries
GRETNA – A number of energy production supply companies are being sued by a local worker who claims he was injured when a pipe fell off a forklift and landed on his foot.
Contractor sues homeowners for allegedly not paying for home improvements
GRETNA – A local contractor is suing a local couple for allegedly not paying for improvements provided to their home.
J.C. Penney sued over alleged injuries
GRETNA – A corporate retailer is being sued by a customer who claims she was injured in a slip and fall on the premises.
School subcontractor sues for $300K over alleged non-payment
NEW ORLEANS – A local subcontractor working on a Recovery School District elementary school is suing for nearly $300,000 in damages after it was allegedly not paid for services and materials provided.
Homeowner sues insurer for not covering wind damage
Bradley Egenberg
Family of man who died after jumping on bungee apparatus sues
Clarence F. Favret
IT company sues nonprofit for $60K
Loretta Mince
Property insurer sued for low settlement related to Hurricane Isaac
GRETNA – A local property owner is suing its insurer for not providing a proper settlement related to Hurricane Isaac damage.
Hospital, doctor sued over death of child
Todd Townsley
Slip and fall in cooking oil results in lawsuit against grocery store
Vincent P. Scallan
Public bus passenger sues over accident, asks for rental car fees
GRETNA – A woman who was allegedly injured in an accident in which a public bus she was riding in was hit by a vehicle is suing for car rental fees and other relief.
School, chaperone sued in alleged burning of child
Jeremy Pichon
Man exonerated for rape and murder of 14-year-old girl after 16 years in prison sues Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
A man who was imprisoned for over 16 years, including 15 years on death row, for the rape and murder of a 14-year-old girl and was later released after being exonerated is suing the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and officers.
Coroner's office and City of New Orleans sued for allegedly creating mass graves on private property
Dr. Frank Minyard, New Orleans Coroner
Years of back pay requested in lawsuit against management company
NEW ORLEANS – A former employee is suing a local management company claiming he is due years of back pay.
