News from February 2014
Portable toilet company seeks $33K in relief
NEW ORLEANS – A portable toilet company is suing a construction company for alleged nonpayment of services rendered.
Walmart sued in trip and fall of woman, granddaughter
NEW ORLEANS – A local woman is suing Walmart after she tripped and fell in a parking lot while carrying her granddaughter.
Construction company sues homeowners for $30K after home elevation
GRETNA – A local construction company is suing a pair of homeowners for allegedly not paying off a promissory note.
Construction company sued over $30K loan
NEW ORLEANS – A contractor is suing a construction company over an unpaid loan.
Couple sue owner of Bobcat excavator that allegedly caused car accident
GRETNA – A construction company and one of its employees are being sued by a couple who claim they were injured when they collided with a piece of construction equipment that pulled out in the path of their car.
Food distributor sued for over $450K by seafood supplier
GRETNA – A local shrimper is suing a local food distribution and food technology company for allegedly providing them with bad checks for hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of seafood.
Diagnostic Imaging Services, Touro sued for their alleged roles in the death of a minor
NEW ORLEANS – A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by the parents of a child who suffered a seizure during a routine medical procedure was transported to local hospital where he died.
United Cab sues City of New Orleans over fines in excess of $300K they claim will bankrupt company
NEW ORLEANS – A local cab company is suing the city of New Orleans over fines they claim are excessive and would bankrupt their company.
After crane operator killed by falling debris, family sues equipment company
NEW ORLEANS – The family of a crane operator who was struck by falling debris and killed in 2012 alleges his death was caused by the negligence of the crane equipment company and is suing for damages.
Winn-Dixie sued by woman who was allegedly injured in slip and fall in beverage aisle
GRETNA – A grocery store chain is being sued by a woman who was allegedly injured in a fall in the beverage aisle.
Winn-Dixie sued by woman allegedly injured after tripping over towels
NEW ORLEANS – A local woman is suing a chain grocery store for damages related to injuries suffered in a trip and fall incident.
Contractor sued by decorating company over $20K loan
NEW ORLEANS – A local corporation is suing a contractor over a loan that was allegedly never repaid.
Lawyers sued over alleged malpractice over Hurricane Katrina claim
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Woman who lost job allegedly due to injuries suffered at Wal-Mart sues
GRETNA – A woman who claims she was injured in a slip and fall at Wal-Mart and lost her job after missing work to receive medical treatment is suing.
Tow truck service sued after customer’s car allegedly catches fire during tow
GRETNA – A tow truck service is being sued by a car owner who alleges her car caught on fire and was destroyed as it was being towed.
Marine company accused of misleading customers into purchasing defective boat motor
GRETNA – A couple who bought a used boat motor from a marine company is suing alleging it was defective at the time of the purchase.
Numerous energy, insurance and industrial entities sued by worker claiming asbestos exposure
NEW ORLEANS – A Belle Chasse man is suing multiple corporations for their alleged failure to protect him from work-related asbestos exposure he claims resulted in his contraction of lung cancer.
Super PAC sues Louisiana Board of Ethics over campaign donation limits
NEW ORLEANS – A state political action committee that supports conservative candidates is suing the Louisiana Board of Ethics for allegedly violating right to free speech associated with political contributions above limits set in place by state law.
Boomtown Casino sued after customer is allegedly injured in fall on broken concrete
GRETNA – A local casino is being sued by a customer who claims she received disabling injuries in a fall in their parking lot.