News from 2015
Electrical contractor sued by wholesale supplier for $132K for alleged non-payment
GRETNA – A wholesale company is suing a local electric contractor who allegedly failed to pay more than $130,000 worth of goods used in construction projects.
Marrero homeowner claims insurer manipulated software to provide lower property damage award
GRETNA – A property insurer is being sued by a customer who claims the damages to her Marrero home were not properly covered following a hailstorm after the insurer allegedly manipulated adjuster software.
Edna Karr Charter High School sued for allegedly failing to protect handicapped child during fight
NEW ORLEANS – A mother claims Edna Karr Charter High School failed to protect her handicapped child from physical contact when a fight broke out.
Woman sues after allegedly being locked in and assaulted by Louisiana Cash Advance employees
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing the Louisiana Cash Advance company claiming she was injured after being locked inside the store and assaulted.
Bingo hall patron sues for allegedly injuries received when chair collapsed beneath her
GRETNA – A local woman is suing a bingo hall and the manufacturer of a chair that collapsed beneath her alleging she was severely injured and permanently disabled in the incident.
Beevers & Beevers law firm sues divorce client for alleged non-payment
GRETNA – A Gretna-based law firm is suing a client who hired the firm to represent him a in a divorce after he allegedly failed to fully pay.
A reputation in the balance
Stephen Waguespack, LABI President
Restaurant manager sues boss for workplace discrimination
A local man brought a lawsuit against an Orleans Parish business for alleged employment discrimination in 2014.
Couple seeks $3.5 million over workplace accident
A Terrebonne Parish couple brought a lawsuit against three oil industry firms for alleged negligence in a 2012 matter.
Man blames illness on decade of industrial exposure, sues employers
A Kentwood man is suing past and present employers for alleged negligence during his employment between 2000 and 2010.
Pet owners claim spa treatment resulted in loss of dog’s eye
GRETNA – The owners of a dog who was allegedly injured during a grooming session, resulting in the loss of an eye, is suing the pet spa for damages.
Breach of contract lawsuit filed against property insurer for allegedly not covering hail damage
GRETNA – A Marrero homeowner is suing her property insurer for allegedly not providing her with a proper insurance settlement following a hailstorm.
Marrero homeowner sued for alleged default on home elevation debt
GRETNA – A home elevation company is suing a pair of homeowners for breach of contract for allegedly not fully paying for elevating their home.
Construction company suing for remainder of payment on $2.5 million UNO baseball field contract
Design plans for Maestri Field at Privateer Park.
Grain cooperative seeks settlement with adjacent landowner
A Minnesota business brought a lawsuit against a firm seeking property rights compliance.
Captain sues employer for leg injury aboard vessel
A Cameron County, Texas, man brought a lawsuit against three businesses over allegations related to a 2014 workplace accident.
