News from July 2016
Woman alleges she was hit by bus
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is seeking damages after an incident in which a bus driver allegedly caused a bus to strike the woman.
Man alleges foot injuries in incident at Macy's
GRETNA – A St. Bernard Parish individual is seeking damages claiming that a faulty door led to personal injury in a Macy's department store.
Rolls Royce owner files suit alleging he is owed full reimbursement for fire damage
GRETNA – A New Orleans Parish man is seeking damages following an incident in which his insurance provider allegedly failed to reimburse him fully for damages.
Women allege hostile work environment at Brock Services
NEW ORLEANS – A mother and daughter who worked in asbestos abatement allege they were discriminated against by their male co-workers.
Worker alleges Demoine Declouette did not pay overtime wages
NEW ORLEANS – A construction worker has filed a class-action lawsuit against a Rayne construction company seeking payment of allegedly unpaid overtime wages.
Mail carrier files suit alleging mailbox caused her injuries
GRETNA – An Orleans Parish mail carrier is seeking damages over allegations that a faulty mailbox fell on her, causing her injuries.
Jewish Community Center accused of negligently maintaining treadmill
GRETNA – A New Orleans lawyer is seeking damages over claims that a community center caused a treadmill to malfunction, thus causing him injuries.
American Express Bank seeks payment of credit card balance
GRETNA – American Express Bank is seeking damages, claiming that a customer failed to make payments for more than $42,000 worth of charges.
Kenner couple alleges faulty toilet line caused flooding damage to home
GRETNA – A couple claims that a faulty toilet line resulted in damages to their home.
Woman claims she was injured in a fall at a Walmart store
GRETNA – A woman is seeking damages after she allegedly fell in a Walmart store located in Kenner.
City of Kenner alleges driver injured employee, damaged vehicle
GRETNA – The city of Kenner is seeking damages following a car accident in which the city's car and employee were allegedly damaged.
Activist: Baton Rouge Police Department has 'history of brutal force'
BATON ROUGE—The Baton Rouge Police Department has a history of heavy-handed tactics and excessive use of force that continues even in its treatment of protesters in the wake of the shooting of Alton Sterling, according to a community activist.
African-American woman accuses Kansas City Southern Railroad of discrimination
SHREVEPORT — A Shreveport African-American woman is suing Kansas City Southern Railway Company, alleging she suffered racial discrimination.
Deckhand alleges tow vessel owner's negligence caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A deckhand is suing a tow vessel owner, alleging negligence caused him to suffer severe injuries.
Father blames St. Tammany Sheriff's Office for son's death
NEW ORLEANS — A Florida man is suing the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office, alleging it recklessly killed his son.
Two consumers allege GM manufactured defective car
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana couple is suing General Motors, alleging failure to fix a defective car.
Helicopter pilot blames multiple companies for his injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A St. James Parish man is suing multiple companies, alleging their negligence caused his helicopter to fall into the Gulf of Mexico.
Former AMF Tuboscope employee alleges injuries from job exposure to materials
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is seeking damages alleging exposure to hazardous material at his former job causing him medical issues.
Engineer alleges captain of offshore supply vessel beat him
NEW ORLEANS — An engineer is suing two offshore supply vessel operators, alleging he was beaten by the ship's captain.
Man alleges he was exposed to radioactive material on jobsite
GRETNA – A man claims that his work exposed him to radioactive materials that could have damaged his health.