News from 2015
St. Daniel Spiritual Temple sued by the City of New Orleans over alleged sanitation violations
NEW ORLEANS – A local church is being sued by the City of New Orleans for allegedly violating numerous sanitation laws regarding the removal of trash and debris.
Drilling company sues for $122K allegedly owed on subcontract
GRETNA – A drilling company that alleges it was subcontracted for a construction project, but not fully paid, is suing the construction firm in charge of the project.
Upset Bayou Corne residents told to 'move on with your lives' after complaints of lawyer mistreatment
Overhead view of the Bayou Corne sinkhole.
Lawnmower accident in which man’s fingers were cut off cited in lawsuit
GRETNA – A man is suing his employer whom he alleges did not provide him with proper safety training before his fingers were cut off by a lawnmower while on the job.
Real estate agent accused of heightening commission on $700K sale without knowledge of client
GRETNA – A property holding company is suing its real estate agent who allegedly provided himself with a heightened commission without disclosing it during the course of the sale of a lot.
Plastic surgery practice sues former employees for allegedly embezzling $32K
GRETNA – A local plastic surgery practice and spa are suing two former employees they claim misused their positions to steal more than $32,000 through a variety of schemes.
Deanie’s Seafood patron sues claiming he ingested a spider
NEW ORLEANS – A customer at Deanie’s Seafood asserts he ingested a spider while consuming a platter of seafood.
Telecommunications company sued over alleged damage to buried fiber optic cables
GRETNA – A telecommunications company is suing an electrical services company for allegedly damaging their underground fiber optic cables during a construction project.
Tenant files suit against landlord after alleged slip and fall
NEW ORLEANS – An apartment tenant allegedly slipped and fell inside his apartment incurring severe personal injuries.
Attorney sues client seeking $16K for representation in divorce
GRETNA – An attorney who claims he represented a man in divorce proceedings is seeking payment of $16,605.32.
Charter bus service sued by youth football program for allegedly canceling service after being paid
GRETNA – A charter bus service is being sued by a youth football program over an alleged failure to provide transport.
Louisiana Citizen Property Insurance Corporation sued by restaurant for alleged violation of state law
GRETNA – A property insurer is being sued by a local restaurant for allegedly failing to cover damages to the business by a hailstorm.
Caregivers taken to court, accused of bilking Alzheimer’s patient of over $300K
GRETNA – The executor of a deceased woman’s estate is suing three people that served as her caregivers as she suffered from illness, including Alzheimer’s disease, over a six period for defrauding her of $300,000.
Leasing company sues barge operator over funds owed
A maritime equipment leasing company has sued a client, alleging breach of contract.
European holdings firm seeks fuel funds from tanker
James D. Bercaw
Seaman blames employer for injury
A seaman is suing his employer, alleging negligence in an offshore accident.
