News from February 2015
Asbestos-testing firm sues construction company for $40K breach of contract
NEW ORLEANS – An asbestos testing company is suing a Pennsylvania construction firm for allegedly failing to pay for asbestos testing done on a local housing authority demolition project.
Loose barge allegedly striking shrimping vessel results in lawsuit
GRETNA – A local construction company is being sued after one of its barges allegedly came loose in the Intracoastal Canal and damaged a commercial shrimping vessel.
Former LIDS manager files suit demanding compensation under the Louisiana Wage Payment Act
NEW ORLEANS – A former manager of a local hat store is claiming taht incentives in his contract were not met after his termination.
Personal injury attorney countersues Gulf Coast Bank and Trust for allegedly destroying documents
NEW ORLEANS – A personal injury attorney who is being sued by Gulf Coast Bank and Trust is countersuing accusing the bank of tampering with documents to avoid litigation.
Bourbon Orleans Hotel guests claim they were beaten and robbed at gunpoint
NEW ORLEANS – A group of men staying at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel claim they were robbed and beaten at gunpoint in their hotel room.
Wal-Mart sued by customer over alleged injuries from trip on gap in concrete
GRETNA – A customer at a local Wal-Mart is suing after he allegedly tripped on an expansion gap on concrete and fell to the ground.
Woman sues ex-husband over ownership, employment in business
GRETNA – The ex-husband of a woman who claims she is entitled to half-ownership in their former film business is suing after he allegedly tried to forcefully remove her from the company following their divorce.
Man sued for alleged 'execution style' shooting of dog
GRETNA – A man is being sued by his neighbors for allegedly attempting to “execute” their dog.
Company sues over $145K investment into 50 Cent show, Roy Jones Jr. boxing match
GRETNA – An event promotion company and its owner are suing an entertainment company for allegedly not paying for promoting two big shows.
Deckhand claims knee injury, sues over trip and fall aboard shipping vessel
GRETNA – A deckhand is suing his employer for injuries he claims to have received in a trip and fall on a commercial shipping vessel.
Renaissance Interiors sued over alleged non-payment to supplier of antique European furniture
GRETNA – A local man is suing an antique and vintage furniture dealer and its owners over alleged breach of contract after he purchased several pieces of European furniture for them to sell, but did not receive any of the profits from the sales.
Homeowner sued for $12K over alleged breach of contract
GRETNA – A homeowner is being sued by a concrete construction company and its owner for allegedly not completely paying for work done on her home.
Mother of four-year-old attacked by pit bull sues
GRETNA – A mother is suing after her four-year-old child was allegedly severely injured in a dog attack.
Patient sues LSU Health after anesthesia block allegedly inappropriately applied, results in nerve damage
GRETNA – A local hospital is being sued by a patient who claims he was injured after an anesthesia was performed without his consent and as a result he received an injury to a set of nerves connecting to his spine.
Couple files suit against major contractor over alleged failure to complete repairs
NEW ORLEANS – A couple claims a major contractor company allegedly failed to complete a punch list constituting breach of contract.
City Park sues rental company for allegedly damaging historic sculpture
Water Goddess at New Orleans Botanical Garden and City Park
Louisiana AG sues GSK, says it ‘schemed’ to stop generic versions of Flonase
Louisiana Attorney General James "Buddy" Caldwell
Customer allegedly punched in face by Boot Bar & Grill employee after speaking to female patron
NEW ORLEANS – A lawsuit has been filed by a man who claims he had to undergo surgery after being punched in the face by am employee of The Boot Bar & Grill.
Bus passenger sues over alleged injuries from fall as she was exiting vehicle
GRETNA – Jefferson Parish Transit and a bus driver are being sued for a passenger’s alleged injuries stemming from a fall while trying to exit a bus.
Parents of student sue for alleged sexual abuse at Joshua Butler Elementary School
Joshua Butler Elementary School