News from 2015
Crawford Electric Supply Company claims it is owed $139K
NEW ORLEANS – An electrical supply company is suing a contractor claiming it is owed a debt worth nearly $140,000. Crawford Electric Supply Company filed suit against Western Surety Company and Woodrow Wilson Construction, L.L.C. in the Orleans Parish District Court on June 1.
Shell station sued over customer’s alleged injuries in trip and fall
NEW ORLEANS – A local gas station is being sued sued by a man who claims he was injured in a trip and fall at its premises. Troy Reimonenq Toliver filed suit against Lavigne Baker Petroleum, LLC in the Orleans Parish District Court on June 1.
Woman faults Sleep Inn for wet sidewalk slip and fall
A Texas woman is suing a hospitality business and its insurance firm alleging premises negligence in a 2014 parking lot slip and fall.
Louisiana construction companies sued over unpaid overtime allegations
Two Louisiana carpenters are suing their former employers over claims of unpaid overtime wages.
Offshore Marine Contractors sued over injury claims following accident aboard its lift boat
A seaman is suing his former employer following injuries he sustained aboard one of its vessels.
Kidnapped seaman sues employers alleging blatant disregard for safety
A seaman is suing his maritime employers, charging deliberate negligence in a 2011 international hostage situation allegedly causing the plaintiff’s permanent and debilitating injuries.
Franchise sues Biloxi franchisee over unpaid royalties allegations
A Jefferson Parish franchise is suing one of its Biloxi franchisees over claims it has not paid due royalties.
Southern Towing sued over claims of negligence following accident aboard vessel
A Gulfport, Miss. man is suing a Tennessee marine towing company following injuries he allegedly sustained on one of its vessels.
Zuppardo’s sued over woman’s alleged injuries in slip and fall
GRETNA – A local supermarket is being sued by a woman who claims she was injured in a slip and fall on the premises.
Former employee sued for allegedly breaching non-compete clause, stealing proprietary information
GRETNA – A financial services company is suing a former employee it claims breached a non-compete clause by stealing client lists and targeting clients after he joined a similar firm.
Doctor sues Cox Communication for causing leak in roof during cable insulation that ruined $100K medical device
GRETNA – A medical doctor is suing a cable company claiming one of their installer punctured her practice’s roof while installing able which led to a leak that damaged an expensive piece of medical equipment.
Woman claims injuries after being struck by cable torn down by passing truck
GRETNA – A homeowner is suing after allegedly being injured after a passing truck stuck a cable line in front of her house and it snapped into her causing sever injuries.
Construction company sued by couple in Lower Garden District
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans couple has sued a local construction company claiming breach of contract.
Maritime supplier sues M/V Yellowstone over alleged debt
A Texas enterprise doing business in Louisiana is suing a Singapore-owned marine vessel, charging breach of contract that purportedly led to the plaintiff’s economic injuries.
Couple charges Walmart with negligence, alleging profound psychological and physical damages in fall
A Tangipahoa Parish couple is suing major U.S. retailer Wal-Mart alleging premises negligence in 2014 which allegedly led to permanent injuries for the wife and life-changing marital difficulties.
Maritime supplier sues marine vessel Yellowstone over alleged debt
A Texas enterprise doing business in Louisiana is filing an admiralty and maritime claim against a Singapore-owned marine vessel, claiming breach of contract in 2015 which purportedly led to the plaintiff’s economic injuries.
Patient sues Indiana orthopedics business, alleing defective bone cement led to bad knee surgery
A knee replacement patient is suing an orthopedics business, alleging she needed a second surgery after a bone cement failed to properly attach the prosthetic knee in the first operation.
Anonymous Change.org petitioner sued for defamation
GRETNA – A company and members of its executive staff are suing an unknown person who they claim posted defamatory statements about them accusing them of criminal acts on a website.
AMC Elmwood Palace 20 sued by woman who claims she is disabled after shattering elbow in slip and fall
GRETNA – A local theater is being sued by a woman who claim she is disabled after shattering her elbow in a slip and fall in a bathroom in their building.
Dog owner sued by woman alleging disabling dog attack
GRETNA – A dog owner and her insurer are being sued by a woman who claims she received disabling injuries during an alleged attack.