News from 2015
Failed engine spurs court action
A Morgan City maritime company is suing a Houma supplier, alleging breach of contract in an equipment purchase.
Seaman alleges employer responsible for work injuries
A St. Tammany Parish maritime worker is suing his employer, alleging negligence in an unspecified workplace injury.
Industrial worker alleges exposure to hydraulic fluid sickened him
A Slidell man is suing a group of industrial supply companies, alleging negligence in regard to his workplace injury.
Heavy equipment rental company sued for pursuing $208K claim against client who damaged crane rental
GRETNA – A heavy equipment rental company is being sued by a client who damaged a crane during transit, saying it was wrongfully asked to pay over $200,000 to replace the equipment.
Flooring company sued for allegedly selling, installing defective hardwood flooring
GRETNA – A Metairie couple is suing a flooring company claiming it installed defective flooring in their home. Megan Aguilar and Roy Aguilar Jr. filed suit against Perque Carpet & Drapery Limited and Armstrong World Industries Inc. in the 24th Judicial District Court on June 18.
Massage therapy studio sues therapist for opening competing business, wrongfully taking client list
GRETNA – A massage therapist is being sued by her former employer for allegedly stealing his client list, setting up a competing massage therapy studio nearby and successfully soliciting their business.
Sewerage and Water Board sued by construction company for alleged $1 million-plus breach of contract
NEW ORLEANS – A construction company is suing the Sewerage & Water Board for breaching contract in several ways and failing to pay the proper amount for work completed.
Plus Concrete Inc. officers sue business partner for alleged misappropriation of funds
GRETNA – The officers of a concrete company are suing a fellow officer they claim misappropriated funds from their business.
Family Dollar sued over woman’s allegedly injuries from fall over parking stop
GRETNA – A local discount retailer is being sued by a woman who claims it is responsible for injuries in a trip and fall over a parking stop.
Casino sued by woman who claims she swallowed broken glass from beer bottle
GRETNA – A casino is being sued by a patron who claims she swallowed glass from a broken beer bottle. Gaffney Matherne filed suit against Treasure Chest Casino LLC, Treasure Chest Casino and two unknown employees in the 24th Judicial District Court on June 16.
Shopper sues supermarket for damages after alleged fall
NEW ORLEANS – A shopper at a local supermarket is claiming that a leaky freezer caused him to fall and sustain serious injury while buying his groceries.
Hotel sued by guest claiming they gave unknown man a key to her room who assaulted her
NEW ORLEANS – A woman who claims she was assaulted at a hotel who allegedly wrongfully gave a stranger a key to her room is suing.
Lawyer says plaintiffs who opted out of the BP settlement deserve justice; Brent Coon files request for cases to be moved to state court
NEW ORLEANS – More than five years after the Deepwater Horizon explosion and the subsequent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, attorney Brent Coon and more than 3,000 of his clients have not received a hearing on their legal claims against BP PLC.
HVAC subcontractor sues for $21K over alleged non-payment
GRETNA – An HVAC subcontractor is suing a company over its alleged failure to fully pay for the work.
Marine company sues insurance broker after bearing $650K settlement costs over accident
GRETNA – A marine company is suing an insurance broker and his company for allegedly not selecting the proper insurance policy, leaving it open to a $650,000 liability payment to an injured employee.
Plaintiffs' attorney, interim judge files defamation suit over neighborhood association flyers
NEW ORLEANS – A lawsuit has been filed against a man who distributed flyers with allegedly defamatory statements about plaintiff's attorney and former interim Orleans Parish Civil District Court Judge Val Exnicios and the English Turn neighborhood Board of Directors.
Contractor sues over alleged injuries in fall from balcony
BATON ROUGE – An independent contractor is suing a local subdivision claiming work site injuries.
Industrial equipment supplier alleges non-payment by client
An Alabama-based company is suing a St. Martin Parish industrial firm, alleging breach of contract in regard to a 2011 purchase order which the plaintiff says was not satisfied.
Husband alleges prejudicial malpractice by clinic
A Louisiana man is suing an infirmary, alleging racial discrimination in regard to his wife’s treatment, which he says led to her loss of residency and citizenship.
Towing company sued by woman allegedly injured after falling out of tow truck
BATON ROUGE – An East Baton Rouge woman is suing a local towing service claiming she injured herself while exiting its truck after her car was towed. Barbara Murphy filed suit against KCJS Trucking LLC in the 19th Judicial District Court on April 22.