News from 2015
Tenant sues for alleged injuries suffered after slipping in water from leaky roof
GRETNA – A tenant is suing his landlord claiming he failed to repair a leaky roof that resulted in him being injured after slipping and falling in standing water.
Tow truck company sued by motorist who disputed tow charge, fell out of elevated vehicle
GRETNA – A motorist is suing a tow truck company alleging he was injured after falling out of his truck after a two truck driver failed to lower the vehicle.
Judge granting injunction forcing negative comments to be removed from newspaper website found to have campaign donation ties to attorney who made request
NEW ORLEANS — A judge who imposed a temporary restraining order on behalf of a New Iberia attorney seeking to have negative comments removed from a newspaper website has accepted campaign funds from that attorney in the past, state records show.
2 cooks sue restaurant, alleging failure to pay overtime
Two restaurant cooks are suing their former employer, alleging they weren’t paid overtime despite working more than 40 hours a week.
Ex-prisoner sues prosecutors, police after he's exonerated
A former prisoner who served 33 behind bars for the murder of a police officer’s wife—a crime for which he was later exonerated—is suing detectives and prosecutors in the case.
Army veteran sues Departmet of Veterans Affairs, alleging delay in benefits
An Army veteran who served in Iraq is suing the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, alleging that his claims for veteran benefits have been intentionally delayed.
Clerk sues Cellular Sales of Knoxville, alleging FLSA violation
A Pennsylvania resident is suing his Tennessee-based employer, alleging labor law violations.
Man seeks damages from Breaux Mart after he slips on water
NEW ORLEANS – A man has filed suit after slipping on water while shopping at a New Orleans grocery store. Scott Ponoroff filed suit against Breaux Mart Supermarkets, Inc. in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Bus operator, driver sued after wheelchair bound woman allegedly injured after chair tipped over in bus
GRETNA – A local bus operator and bus driver are being sued by a wheelchair bound woman who claims she was improperly secured in a bus and fell to the floor, suffering severe injuries.
Union National Fire accused of breach of contract by woman burglarized while hospitalized
GRETNA – A homeowner is suing her property insurer claiming it failed to properly pay out a claim after her home was burglarized while she was in the hospital.
Tractor repair company sued for wrongful death for allegedly not reinstalling seatbelt after repair
GRETNA – A tractor company is being sued for allegedly failing to reinstall the seatbelt in a tractor contributing to the death of a man who was later in an accident with vehicle.
Optometrist, clinic sue insurer over water damage claim
GRETNA – An optometrist and his clinic are suing their property insurer for allegedly not covering a water damage claim.
Correction: Louisiana plaintiff attorneys to make millions from local government Deepwater Horizon settlement
NEW ORLEANS – Of the $371 million in Deepwater Horizon settlements awarded to local governments last month, Louisiana law firms stand to rake in a hefty percentage of that in legal fees. The influx of cash to local governments, part of a $687.4 million settlement oil giant BP made to state and local governing agencies across the Gulf Coast due to the oil spill, means big paydays for a handful of politically connected Louisiana law firms. One of the largest beneficiaries of the settlement is H
Seneca Insurance Company sued for allegedly offering only half of replacement cost of damaged crane
GRETNA – A crane service is suing its insurer claiming it vastly undervalued the a crane that had been destroyed.
Ocshner hospital, doctor sued over patient’s complications allegedly due to robotic surgery
GRETNA – A local hospital and doctor are being sued by a patient who claims she suffered severe complications during a surgery.
Houma business sues two Louisiana companies, alleging failure of coverage
A Houma company is suing its contractor and insurance company, alleging they are obligated to provide more defense coverage related to claims filed in a separate lawsuit.
Louisiana company sues New Orleans, alleging violation of right to due process
A Louisiana real estate company is suing the the city of New Orleans after the city allegedly sent due process notices to the wrong address.
Archer Western Contracting sues HRL Contracting, alleging breach of contract
A contractor and insurace company are suing a Mississippi-based company in an effort to have the latter defend and indemnify the former in a series of separate lawsuits.
Man sues T.K. Stanley and Spooner Petroleum over negligence claims following injuries sustained in work site accident
A Union Parish man is suing two Mississippi companies following a work site accident that allegedly left him severely injured.
Son and daughter sue towing company, Port of New Orleans alleging wrongful death of their father
Two Jefferson Parish residents are suing a towing company and the Port of New Orleans on claims of wrongful death after a barge and bridge accident killed their father.