News from June 2015
Seaman alleges automotive injuries
A seaman has sued his employer and a second company, citing injuiries from a motor vehicle accident.
Salesman sues flooring company for $49K in unpaid wages
GRETNA – A former salesman for a hardwood flooring store is suing for $49,761.62 in back wages.
Ala. AG’s office re-deputized private firm to avoid legal challenge from BP; Says it has always intended to use firm for trial
Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange
Orleans Parish suing design firm over new 911 call center
NEW ORLEANS –The Communications District of Orleans Parish is suing the engineering and architecture firms that spearheaded the building of the new Orleans Parish 911 call center for negligence in the design and execution of the new facility.
ADA lawsuit blames Home Depot after man'swheelchair turned over in parking lot
GRETNA – A disabled man is suing Home Depot claiming it violated the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Golden Corral sued after customer allegedly injured in trip in pothole
BATON ROUGE – An East Baton Rouge Parish woman is suing a local Golden Corral Restaurant claiming she was injured when she stepped in a pothole in its parking lot.
Eyelid scarring, disfigurement alleged in medical malpractice claim
GRETNA – A patient who claims her eyelid was scarred and disfigured during surgery is suing claiming medical malpractice.
Delgado Community College sues student for past loans
NEW ORLEANS – Delgado Community College recently
Seaman cites commercial diving outfit in workplace accident
A seaman has sued his employer over an April maritime accident.
Company alleges insurer committed breach of contract
A Houma company has sued its insurance firm over a coverage issue.
Pair brings class action against Lumber Liquidators alleging faulty flooring
Two individuals brought a class action suit against a large home improvement company alleging breach of warranty in a matter originating in 2012. Joseph Roth and Dionne Vanardo filed a lawsuit individually and on behalf of all similarly situated persons against Lumber Liquidators Inc., headquartered in Virginia and doing business in Louisiana, in the U.S.
Steel fabricator sues for breach of contract over installation of security camera system
GRETNA – A security and surveillance company is being sued by a steel fabrication company for allegedly installing the wrong cameras at their business and then failing to correct the problem.
Harvey homeowner sues property insurer for allegedly undervaluing hailstorm damage
GRETNA – A property insurer is being sued by a Harvey homeowner who claims it undervalued the cost to repair damages to her home that occurred in a hailstorm.
Brad Pitt non-profit 'Make it Right Foundation' sued by recipient of new home claiming it is unlivable
NEW ORLEANS – Two individuals are suing a construction company claiming it delivered them an "unlivable" home.
Motorist driving Mercedes sues City of Gretna claiming branch fell on car
GRETNA – The City of Gretna is being sued by the owner of a Mercedes who claims that as she was driving a branch fell off a city owned tree, striking and damaging her car.
Loyola business student sues after allegedly being dismissed for a low grade
NEW ORLEANS – A former Loyola University New Orleans business student claims he was unfairly dismissed from the school following a low grade at a rough point in his life.
Retailer sued after clothing racks allegedly fell on, injured child
BATON ROUGE – A grandmother is suing a popular clothing store claiming her granddaughter was severely injured after clothing racks fell on top of her.
Drilling outfit cites breach of contract in offshore project
A St. Tammany Parish oil drilling operation brought suit against a defunct Texas firm in a matter originating in 2012. LLOG Exploration Offshore LLC filed a lawsuit against Newfield Exploration Company of Montgomery County, Texas, in the U.S.
Marine tow business claims client defaulted, sues for possession of ship
A maritime towing outfit brought a lawsuit against a marine vessel and a second towing business in an unresolved 2014 business matter, citing breach of contract and foreclosure of maritime liens. Kody Marine Towing Inc. filed a lawsuit against Marine Vessel Mr. Kevin, its equipment, appurtenances, furniture etc.; and Jefferson Marine Towing Inc., in the U.S.