News from June 2015
Apartment complex construction subcontractor sues for alleged non-payment of $31K
GRETNA – A subcontractor working on apartment bungling issuing claiming they were not paid for work completed on the project. Rucker Mechanical Contractors LLC filed suit against F.I.N.S.
Private eye alleges city, police officer engaged in corruption, false arrest
A Jefferson Parish man is suing New Orleans and a city police officer, alleging civil rights violations.
Louisiana AG antitrust lawsuit against Pfizer remanded to federal court; Case relying on assistance from highly paid private attorneys
Louisiana Attorney General James "Buddy" Caldwell
One Construction sued for non-payment of $220K by construction supervisor
GRETNA – A construction supervisor is suing a local construction company claiming it owes nearly $220,000 for work completed under his employment contract.
Brothers gas station where underground storage tanks failed claims property insurer will not cover replacement costs
GRETNA – A local gas station is suing its property insurer for allegedly not covering the replacement of underground storage tanks.
Mother charges massive violations in incarcerated teen’s alleged rape
An Orleans Parish woman filed suit on behalf of her minor daughter and her daughter’s unborn child against a municipality and several administrators, alleging cruel and unusual punishment and severe violation of constitutional rights in the girl’s 2014 alleged rape.
CVS pharmacy accused of improperly labeling prescription medication, leading to overdose
GRETNA – A corporate pharmacy is being sued by a Jefferson Parish woman who claims she overdosed on medication that had the instructions on the bottle saying she should take four times the dose her doctor ordered.
Hospital, ambulance driver sued for allegedly injuring woman in traffic accident
GRETNA – A motorist who claims she was injured when her car was struck by an ambulance is suing the driver of the vehicle and its owner.
Fired worker sues former employer for wages and overtime pay
An Orleans Parish man filed suit against his former employer alleging wage and payment law violation in a 2015 work-related dispute based on an act of kindness by the plaintiff.
Longshoreman sues for injuries in two-vessel crash at sea
An Iberia Parish resident filed a complaint against a dual Mississippi business entity
Amputee employee sues for wrongful termination
A disabled worker filed suit against a corporation that fired him, alleging multiple violations of federal and state employment laws in his abrupt 2012 dismissal. Stacey Schneider of Pearl River, Mississippi filed a lawsuit against Cameron International Corporation of Baton Rouge in the U.S.
Apartment complex construction subcontractor sues for alleged non-payment of $31K
GRETNA – A subcontractor working on apartment bungling issuing claiming they were not paid for work completed on the project.
Popeye’s sued by woman alleging disability after bench collapsed beneath her
GRETNA – A local fast food restaurant is being sued by a woman who claims she is disabled after a bench she sat on collapsed beneath her.
Xavier University accused of constructing building on neighbor's land without permission
Xavier University of Louisiana
Marrero man claims property insurer underpaid hail damage
GRETNA – A Marrero homeowner is suing his property insurer for allegedly not covering hail damage to his home.
Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office sued for allegedly injuring motorist in car accident
GRETNA – A motorist is suing the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, claiming one of its deputies ran his police cruiser into his vehicle.
Former University of New Orleans student sued over unpaid tuition and fees
University of New Orleans
Bellsouth and AT&T sue excavation company for alleged damage to underground utilities
GRETNA – A telecommunications provider is suing a St. Charles Parish-based drilling company claiming it damaged underground utilities during an excavation job.