News from May 2016
Deckhand alleges marine towing company negligence led to injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A deckhand is suing a marine towing company, alleging its failure to provide a safe place to work led to the plaintiff suffering injuries.
Ex-employee accuses gaming company for unlawful termination
LAKE CHARLES — A former employee is suing a gaming company, alleging she was wrongfully terminated from her job.
Customer accuses Bristol-Myers of negligent breach of warranty
LAFAYETTE — A Louisiana man is suing Bristol-Myers, alleging he experienced pain and bleeding after ingesting one of the defendant's drugs.
Man seeks damages following explosion of tanker that allegedly injured him
GRETNA – A New Orleans Parish man is seeking damages following an incident in which he was allegedly injured due to an explosion of a tanker.
Beneficiaries file suit against Primerica over life insurance policy
GRETNA – Two individuals are seeking damages following an incident in which they claim that an insurance company failed to properly make changes to a life insurance policy.
Corporation sues Ted Hebert LLC for alleged failure to complete job
GRETNA – A Nevada corporation is seeking damages following an incident in which it claims that a contractor failed to perform agreed-upon tasks and allegedly caused damage to the property.
Woman seeks damages following allegedly faulty inspection of home for termites
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is seeking damages following an incident in which she was allegedly misinformed about the soundness of a home that she purchased.
Man seeks damages after he claims he slipped and fell at Boomtown Belle Casino
GRETNA – An Orleans Parish man is seeking damages after he allegedly was caused to slip and fall upon entering a casino.
Construction company alleges client did not allow it to complete work
GRETNA – A construction company is suing a client, alleging that it was unable to complete agreed upon work.
Property owner seeks damages alleging tenant failed to uphold lease
GRETNA – A Metairie property owner is seeking damages following an incident in which a tenant allegedly failed to follow rules and restrictions outlined in the lease.
Property owner claims HBO, others did not cleanup after filming per agreement
GRETNA – A property owner is seeking damages following an incident in which the defendant allegedly failed to return the property to an acceptable state or pay the appropriate fee for the use of the property after the filming of a miniseries.
Man alleges he slipped and fell from a ladder in restaurant, causing injuries
GRETNA – A man is suing a River Ridge restaurant alleging that he was caused to fall from a ladder due to the restaurant’s negligence.
Woman alleges she was injured by caramel dispenser
GRETNA – A woman is seeking damages following an incident in a Jefferson Parish casino in which she was allegedly caused injury while using a self-serve dessert station.
Red Light cameras drawing increasing opposition from advocacy groups
NEW ORLEANS - As the number of legal cases against red light cameras increase nationwide -- as well as in Louisiana -- so do the number of organizations speaking out against them.
Weems adds Louisiana Legend to lifetime of achievements
ALEXANDRIA – Charles S. Weems III’s considerable
contributions to the law and the community earned him recognition as a
Louisiana Legend at the Louisiana Legends Award Gala and Auctions held earlier this month by the Friends of Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) in Baton Rouge.
St. Joseph Hospice and Palliative Care alleges former employee worked for competitor
GRETNA – St. Joseph Hospice and Palliative Care is seeking damages following an incident in which a former employee allegedly violated a non-compete contract.
Woman seeks damages following an incident in which she allegedly slipped and fell
GRETNA – An Orleans woman is seeking damages following an incident in which she claims that she was caused to slip and fall on a wet surface.
Woman alleges she was injured in a slip and fall at a Taco Bell
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is seeking damages following an incident in which she was allegedly caused to slip and fall on a wet portion of floor in a Taco Bell location.
Man seeks rescission of purchase of SpeeDee Oil franchise
GRETNA – An individual is seeking damages following the purchase of a franchise.
Mother sues dog owner after she claims that her minor son was bitten
GRETNA – A woman is filing a complaint following an incident in which she claims that her minor son was injured when he was bitten by an unrestrained dog.