News from 2015
Real estate investors sue sellers of Marrero apartment complex over alleged HUD violations
NEW ORLEANS – A California corporation and a Mississippi partnership brought a lawsuit against a Jefferson Parish company on alleged breach of duty in a 2014 matter.
Couple alleges discrimination, cites violation of housing law
A New Orleans couple brought a lawsuit against a property management firm and its officers for alleged racial discrimination.
Contracting company files $375K lawsuit over arbitration award
NEW ORLEANS – A contractor is suing a subcontractor who allegedly failed project demands on a local juvenile jail and lost a $375,000 arbitration decision concerning that failure.
BP oil spill worker offered $2.7 million injury claim faces fraud allegations
Deepwater Horizon oil rig
Contractor sues to collect payments involving Veterans hospital construction
A Louisiana corporation is suing a group of companies for alleged breach of a contract originating in 2009.
Man sues driver and insurer, claiming collision injuries
A Florida resident brought a lawsuit against an insurance firm and a St. Tammany Parish man for damages incurred in 2014.
Alleged pit bull terrier attack on eight-year-old boy leads to lawsuit
GRETNA – The father of a boy who was allegedly injured in a dog attack is suing the dog’s owners and their property insurer.
Personal loan company sues customer for allegedly failing to pay only loan for 15 months
GRETNA – A personal loan company is suing a customer it claims has failed to make the past 15 loan payments.
Minister, church sued by parishioner for alleged sexual misconduct
GRETNA – A local minister and the church he works for are being sued by a parishioner who claims he used his position of influence within the church to engage in inappropriate sexual conduct with her.
Woman claims homebuyers owe her $64,000 for home purchase in 1999
GRETNA – A woman is suing a couple she claims she sold her home to in 1999 with the promise they would make cash payments to her, but still owe $64,000 on the property and have only ever made one payment.
As deadline looms for Deepwater Horizon claims, plaintiffs’ attorneys prepare for huge payday
NEW ORLEANS – With the deadline for submitting a Deepwater Horizon claim less than a month away, the powerful group of attorneys who settled the class action litigation stemming from the 2010 Gulf oil spill stand to make more than $2.5 billion for their work on the case.
Marrero homeowner claims Jefferson Parish liable for collapsed foundation caused by faulty street repairs
GRETNA – A Marrero homeowner is suing Jefferson Parish claiming street repairs in front of her home for the past seven years have resulted in significant property damage, including a collapsed foundation.
Property insurer accused of underpricing storm damage, manipulating adjuster software to ensure lower payment
GRETNA – A Marerro woman is suing her property insurer for allegedly not providing enough repair costs to fix her home after a severe hailstorm.
Garbage company suing transmission service of truck fire, claiming $113K loss
GRETNA – A local waste company is suing a transmission service that it claims negligently repaired a truck, which later caught fire and was completely destroyed.
Pregnant woman sues grocery store claiming security guard scuffle with shoplifter knocked her to floor
GRETNA – A local grocery store is being sued by a woman who claims she was knocked to the floor while pregnant by a security guard struggling with a shoplifting suspect.
Alleged road rage assault leads to lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans man is suing two individuals for allegedly forcing him to stop his vehicle by stepping in front of his vehicle and then assaulting him on the road.
Property insurer sued over allegedly not providing adequate coverage for fire damage
GRETNA – The owners of a trust are suing a property insurer who they allege failed to properly provide a damages claim on a rental property they own that was damaged by fire.
Neighbors sue over alleged illegal removal, discarding of fence
GRETNA – Three homeowners are suing their neighbor who owns a property located behind them for allegedly illegally removing a fence and discarding it.
