News from August 2015
Woman sues over alleged injuries from falling though set of stairs
GRETNA – A woman who claims she was severely injured after falling through a set of stairs is suing the owner of the property where the incident allegedly occurred.
Zachary police officer accused of false arrest in lawsuit
BATON ROUGE – An East Baton Rouge man is suing Zachary Police Department for falsely arresting him. Joseph Glenn Labatut filed suit against Zachary Police Department, David McDavid Zachary City Chief of Police and Officer Justin Nevels in the 19th Judicial District Court.
Former co-owner of Metairie bar claims she is owed $110,000 for her shares in business
GRETNA – A man is being sued by a woman who claims she entered into a contract with him to sell him her shares of a Metairie bar.
Dillard’s sued by woman who tripped over table leg
GRETNA – A local department store is being sued by a woman who claims they are responsible for her injuries in a trip and fall over a table leg.
Man alleges he was laughed at, called a “fraud” after being injured in trip and fall at Danny and Clydes
GRETNA – A man is claiming permanent diability for injuries alleged suffered in a trip over a loaded hand truck.
Fee dispute involving law firm accused of filing fraudulent BP claim reveals secret referral system lawyers used to generate claims
NEW ORLEANS – A law firm that has been banned from representing Deepwater Horizon claimants is facing multiple clawback requests including one worth $221,000.
Disabled salon patron urges ADA compliance
A disabled Orleans Parish citizen is suing a hair salon chain, alleging non-compliance with disability law in regard to impaired accessibility of the salon’s facilities.
Hourly workers sue furniture business claiming overtime pay evasion
Two workers, individually and on behalf of a putative class, are suing their New Orleans employer and two of its managers alleging non-compliance with employment law in 2015 when the firm allegedly failed to pay overtime wages for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week.
Failed engine spurs court action
A Morgan City maritime company is suing a Houma supplier, alleging breach of contract in an equipment purchase.
Seaman alleges employer responsible for work injuries
A St. Tammany Parish maritime worker is suing his employer, alleging negligence in an unspecified workplace injury.
Industrial worker alleges exposure to hydraulic fluid sickened him
A Slidell man is suing a group of industrial supply companies, alleging negligence in regard to his workplace injury.
Heavy equipment rental company sued for pursuing $208K claim against client who damaged crane rental
GRETNA – A heavy equipment rental company is being sued by a client who damaged a crane during transit, saying it was wrongfully asked to pay over $200,000 to replace the equipment.
Flooring company sued for allegedly selling, installing defective hardwood flooring
GRETNA – A Metairie couple is suing a flooring company claiming it installed defective flooring in their home. Megan Aguilar and Roy Aguilar Jr. filed suit against Perque Carpet & Drapery Limited and Armstrong World Industries Inc. in the 24th Judicial District Court on June 18.
Massage therapy studio sues therapist for opening competing business, wrongfully taking client list
GRETNA – A massage therapist is being sued by her former employer for allegedly stealing his client list, setting up a competing massage therapy studio nearby and successfully soliciting their business.
Sewerage and Water Board sued by construction company for alleged $1 million-plus breach of contract
NEW ORLEANS – A construction company is suing the Sewerage & Water Board for breaching contract in several ways and failing to pay the proper amount for work completed.
Plus Concrete Inc. officers sue business partner for alleged misappropriation of funds
GRETNA – The officers of a concrete company are suing a fellow officer they claim misappropriated funds from their business.
Family Dollar sued over woman’s allegedly injuries from fall over parking stop
GRETNA – A local discount retailer is being sued by a woman who claims it is responsible for injuries in a trip and fall over a parking stop.
Casino sued by woman who claims she swallowed broken glass from beer bottle
GRETNA – A casino is being sued by a patron who claims she swallowed glass from a broken beer bottle. Gaffney Matherne filed suit against Treasure Chest Casino LLC, Treasure Chest Casino and two unknown employees in the 24th Judicial District Court on June 16.
Shopper sues supermarket for damages after alleged fall
NEW ORLEANS – A shopper at a local supermarket is claiming that a leaky freezer caused him to fall and sustain serious injury while buying his groceries.
Hotel sued by guest claiming they gave unknown man a key to her room who assaulted her
NEW ORLEANS – A woman who claims she was assaulted at a hotel who allegedly wrongfully gave a stranger a key to her room is suing.