News from August 2015
Lawyer says plaintiffs who opted out of the BP settlement deserve justice; Brent Coon files request for cases to be moved to state court
NEW ORLEANS – More than five years after the Deepwater Horizon explosion and the subsequent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, attorney Brent Coon and more than 3,000 of his clients have not received a hearing on their legal claims against BP PLC.
HVAC subcontractor sues for $21K over alleged non-payment
GRETNA – An HVAC subcontractor is suing a company over its alleged failure to fully pay for the work.
Marine company sues insurance broker after bearing $650K settlement costs over accident
GRETNA – A marine company is suing an insurance broker and his company for allegedly not selecting the proper insurance policy, leaving it open to a $650,000 liability payment to an injured employee.
Plaintiffs' attorney, interim judge files defamation suit over neighborhood association flyers
NEW ORLEANS – A lawsuit has been filed against a man who distributed flyers with allegedly defamatory statements about plaintiff's attorney and former interim Orleans Parish Civil District Court Judge Val Exnicios and the English Turn neighborhood Board of Directors.
Contractor sues over alleged injuries in fall from balcony
BATON ROUGE – An independent contractor is suing a local subdivision claiming work site injuries.
Industrial equipment supplier alleges non-payment by client
An Alabama-based company is suing a St. Martin Parish industrial firm, alleging breach of contract in regard to a 2011 purchase order which the plaintiff says was not satisfied.
Husband alleges prejudicial malpractice by clinic
A Louisiana man is suing an infirmary, alleging racial discrimination in regard to his wife’s treatment, which he says led to her loss of residency and citizenship.
Towing company sued by woman allegedly injured after falling out of tow truck
BATON ROUGE – An East Baton Rouge woman is suing a local towing service claiming she injured herself while exiting its truck after her car was towed. Barbara Murphy filed suit against KCJS Trucking LLC in the 19th Judicial District Court on April 22.
Loop Linen Service sues restaurant owner for more than $20K for canceling linen service
GRETNA – A linen service is suing a local restaurant and its owner for more than $20,000 after allegedly canceling a linen service contract just months into a five-year contracted period.
Woman claims malpractice over husband's renal failure
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is suing Tulane University Hospital and doctors over her husband's treatment, saying their alleged breaches in standards of care directly led to his death.
Woman claims she sprained ankle on unsecured water meter, sues Water Board
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board claiming that she was walking toward a dessert shop when she tripped over an unsecured water meter and severely sprained her ankle.
Realtor, former homeowner sued for allegedly not disclosing defects
GRETNA – A woman who purchased a home is suing the seller, her real estate agent and inspector for allegedly failing to disclose several problems with the property.
Water heater manufacturer sued by property insurer of Metairie law firm
GRETNA – A property insurance company is suing a water heater manufacturer after a unit allegedly failed and flooded a Metairie law firm.
Picture framing company sued after mirror allegedly shatters during delivery
NEW ORLEANS – A woman who claims she was injured when receiving delivery of a mirror she had ordered is suing over alleged injuries from glass shards when the mirror shattered.
Retail property owner faulted for alleged lack of accessibility
A disabled Lafourche Parish man is suing a Jefferson Parish business, alleging violations of disability law with regard to its premises.
Newborn’s death sparks lawsuit against hospital, doctor
BATON ROUGE – A local medical center and doctor are being sued over the death of a newborn baby.
Minority worker alleges discrimination, wrongful discharge
A worker is suing her New Orleans employer, alleging discrimination, harassment and retaliation in a series of incidents culminating in her termination.
Brothers sued for allegedly attacking motorist
NEW ORLEANS – A motorist who claims a pair of brothers stopped his car and attacked him is suing for injuries he allegedly received in the incident.
Man sues maintenance shop after unfinished repair allegedly ruins engine
NEW ORLEANS — A man servicing his car at an oil change shop is suing the shop and its employee, claiming his oil filter was not properly tightened which caused the oil to leak out and ruin the vehicle's engine.
Fired teacher sues St. Augustine High School for unpaid wages
NEW ORLEANS – A former music teacher at St. Augustine High School is suing the school, claiming that after an entire summer and academic year of working he was unfairly fired without any reasonable complaint.