News from 2015
Couple sues neighbors over fences, pipes allegedly wrongfully erected on property
GRETNA – A pair of property owners are suing their neighbors claiming they encroached on their property by installing fencing and pipes on their land.
Man sues surgeon following alleged botched back surgery
NEW ORLEANS – A Lafayette man is suing his orthopedic surgeon claiming that a screw was negligently placed in the wrong position in his back which necessitated two additional surgeries and increased medical expenses.
Rite Aid sued for allegedly providing wrong medication to diabetic customer
GRETNA – A pharmacy is being sued by a woman who claims she was injured due to being provided with the wrong medication that caused her to become dizzy and fall in her home.
Exporter asks court to seize cargo in port
NEW ORLEANS -- An export company is asking a federal judge to seize its cargo of Distiller's Dried Grains before it leaves port.
Disabled woman sues over disability claim denial
NEW ORLEANS -- A disabled woman is suing her insurance company over a long-term disability claim it's denied.
Boat worker sues over injury
NEW ORLEANS -- A man working on a supply vessel is suing the boat's owner over injuries he suffered in an accident.
Ship worker sues over injury aboard the ship
NEW ORLEANS -- A galley worker on an oil development vessel is suing the ship's owner for an injury he allegedly suffered while working.
Offshore oil worker sues over injury on transport ship
NEW ORLEANS -- A worker on an offshore oil well is suing a maritime transport company for injuries he suffered due to the company's skeleton crew that allegedly was poorly trained.
Shipping company targeted for allegedly ignoring a cargo ship's need for cargo
NEW ORLEANS -- The corporate owner of a cargo ship is suing a shipping company for losses experienced when the latter company allegedly failed to load the ship's cargo.
Electrical firm finishes work months ago, still seeks payment for public works project
NEW ORLEANS -- A subcontractor for the recent construction of a city-owned rental car facility is asking a judge to make the project's lead contractor and bond insurers finally pay for the electrical work it performed many months ago.
Subcontractors sue construction company, New Orleans claiming breach of contract
NEW ORLEANS – A subcontractor who worked with the City of New orleans in the construction of the St. Roch Market is suing for allegedly not being paid in a timely manner for its work.
Couple sued by contractor for $51K over fire damage repair
GRETNA – A contractor is suing a local couple claiming they owe more than $51,000 for repairs made to their fire damaged home.
Driver blames government for road accident
A Louisiana woman is suing a federal government agency, alleging negligence in a highway accident supposedly she says was caused by a felled tree blocking the roadway.
Worker alleges negligence caused oil platform injuries
An oil platform worker is suing his employer, alleging negligence for injuries he suffered while working.
Seaman alleges injuries due to ship's defects
A seaman is suing his drilling operation for an injury he says he sustained aboard the allegedly unseaworthy vessel.
Mariner alleges severe injuries aboard vessel
A Lafourche Parish man is suing a marine vessel owner and its insurer following an accident that he alleges permanently impaired him.
Disabled man seeks court action for shopping center accessibility
A Lafourche Parish man is suing two property owner-management firms, alleging unlawful disregard of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Couple sues over allegedly defective Cadillac
NEW ORLEANS -- A couple is asking for their money back after buying a new Cadillac that has allegedly been wrought with service trouble.
Restaurant sued for allegedly intercepting pay-per-view signals
NEW ORLEANS -- A pay-per-view provider is suing a local establishment for allegedly intercepting programs for their own customers to watch for free.
Business brings employee to court alleging inappropriate claim to public works project
A St. Tammany parish contracting company filed suit against its employee, a North Carolina resident, regarding an alleged claim the defendant made in 2014 potentially infringing on the plaintiff’s gains.