News from November 2016
Mother, son file wrongful death suit against Richwood Correctional Center, others
MONROE – A woman alleges her husband died from injuries inflicted by another inmate at a correctional center.
Woodward Design + Build LLC alleges it is owed more than $444,000 for project work
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans company alleges it was not paid for construction work done on a federal project.
Consumer claims GM Sierra truck is defective, seeks rescission of sale
NEW ORLEANS – A consumer alleges a pickup he purchased has defects that have not been remedied.
Expeditors & Production Services Co. alleged to have not paid overtime wages
LAFAYETTE – A rig clerk for a global personnel and logistics services provider for the oil and gas industry alleges he was not properly compensated for overtime hours.
Tankerman alleges Cenac Marine Services' negligence caused injury
NEW ORLEANS – A tankerman alleges he was injured while working because of an unseaworthy vessel.
Dodge Durango has exhaust manifold defects, couple alleges
NEW ORLEANS – A couple claims a Dodge vehicle they purchased contained defects and seeks rescission of the sales contract.
BleachBright LLC alleges it did not infringe patents for teeth whitening mouthpieces
NEW ORLEANS – A Kenner teeth whitening products supplier accused of patent infringement by a New York company is seeking the court's help.
Green Escapes Nursery Inc. accused of not properly compensating worker for overtime
BATON ROUGE – A temporary foreign worker hired for landscape work at an Ascension Parish alleges he was not paid the proper rate for overtime work.
Class action brought against Toyota over use of soy-based wiring insulation
NEW ORLEANS – A Folsom consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against an auto manufacturer over claims it uses soy-based wiring insulation that attracts rodents and damages vehicles.
Couple file suit against employer's insurer after accident with allegedly underinsured motorist
NEW ORLEANS – A Mississippi couple has filed suit against an insurer after an accident.
Parents allege Shirley Johnson-Gretna Park Elementary School negligence caused child's elbow injuries
GRETNA – Parents are seeking damages over claims that the negligence of a school resulted in injuries to their minor child.
Man claims that Bank of America failed to remove mortgage
GRETNA – A Metairie property owner alleges a bank has failed to remove a mortgage after it was paid in full.
Jefferson Parish individual alleged to owe more than $7,000 to Gulfco of Louisiana
GRETNA – A limited liability company is seeking damages on an allegedly open account from a Jefferson Parish man.
Shopper claims that liquid in front of ice machine at a Walmart caused fall
GRETNA – A woman claims that she was caused to fall while shopping at a Walmart.
Property owner accuses Davie Shoring Inc. of negligent work
GRETNA – A man claims that a shoring corporation failed to complete the work it was paid to do in a satisfactory manner.
Northwestern State University claims that a student failed to pay tuition
NEW ORLEANS – Northwestern State University is seeking damages over claims that a student failed to pay for attending.
American Express Centurion Bank claims cardholder owes more than $56,000
NEW ORLEANS – American Express Centurion Bank is seeking damages for an allegedly open account.
Orleans Parish sheriff seeks more than $2 million from McDonnel Group, Archer Western Contractors
NEW ORLEANS – The sheriff of Orleans Parish is seeking damages for more than $2 million in relation to a construction project.
Omega Hospital LLC alleges Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Co. breached contract
NEW ORLEANS – A hospital is seeking damages for an alleged breach of contract.
Woman alleges Maxhome LLC and New Bath LLC installed faulty shower
NEW ORLEANS – A couple claims that a faulty shower resulted in a woman's injuries.