News from October 2016
VT Halter Marine allegedly failed to construct vessels fit for their intended use
NEW ORLEANS — New York corporations are suing a shipbuilder, citing alleged breach of contract and breach of warranty.
Alco Collections alleged violated federal debt collection practices
NEW ORLEANS — A consumer has filed suit against a debt collector, citing alleged unlawful collection practices.
Consumer claims Johnson & Johnson, Bayer alleged misled patients about the safety of Xarelto
NEW ORLEANS — A consumer has filed suit against several defendants for alleged breach of express and implied warranties, fraudulent misrepresentation and concealment, fraud and deceit.
Aventis Pharma et al allegedly failed to warn cancer patients of Taxotere's side effects
NEW ORLEANS — A breast cancer patient has filed suit against three drug manufacturing companies for alleged design defect, failure to warn and breach of express warranty.
GMH Housing allegedly failed to fix faulty wiring that caused fire, death
LAFAYETTE — A relative has filed suit against a real estate and insurance company for alleged negligence after a fire began in the attic due to an electrical wiring issue, which led to the death of a family member.
Attorney accused of alleged legal malpractice
NEW ORLEANS — An appointed trustee has filed a class-action lawsuit against the attorney and his firm who represented the trust for alleged legal malpractice.
East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office faces lawsuit over pepper spray incident
BATON ROUGE – East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Sid Gautreaux faces a lawsuit after a now former prison deputy used pepper spray near Glen Oaks High School students and parents.
Trustmark National Bank is seeking damages for an allegedly open account
GRETNA – Trustmark National Bank is seeking damages for an allegedly open account.
Former Tulane professor continues 20-year fight against judge
NEW ORLEANS -- More than 20 years after Carol Bernofsky first filed suit for wrongful dismissal from his job as a biochemistry professor, he is still fighting what he believes is a grave injustice.
Mother alleges child's finger was injured at Granville T. Woods Elementary
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is seeking damages claiming that her child's finger was injured by a door at a school.
Orleans Parish man alleged to owe more than $56,000 on open account
NEW ORLEANS – American Express Centurion Bank is seeking damages for an allegedly open account.
Legends New Orleans LLC alleged to still owe for food, restaurant supplies
NEW ORLEANS – A food company is seeking damages for an allegedly open account.
Man is seeking damages, claiming that he fell from a faulty ladder
NEW ORLEANS – A man claims that he was injured when he fell from a faulty ladder.
Delgado Community College student claims ladder fell on her while walking to class
NEW ORLEANS – A St. John the Baptist Parish student is seeking damages after a ladder fell on her head at a community college.
Constructor worker alleges he was injured on the job because of extension cord
NEW ORLEANS – A construction worker alleges that he was injured on the job because of an extension cord.
Woman alleges cart caused her to fall, injure head in Lowe's parking lot
NEW ORLEANS – A shopper alleges she fell and injured her head in the parking lot of a home improvement store because of a flatbed cart.
Mother alleges son was physically harmed at ReNew McDonogh City Park Academy
NEW ORLEANS – A mother is seeking damages after her minor child was allegedly injured while at school by an employee.
Shades of Blue owner alleges property's porch was in poor condition, caused fall
NEW ORLEANS – A business owner alleges that she was caused to fall due to the poor conditions of the property she leased.
Funky 544 LLC seeks annulment of lawsuit judgment
NEW ORLEANS – A limited liability company is seeking an annulment of final judgments rendered against it in a lawsuit.
Thibodaux Police Department accused of false arrest, imprisonment of woman
NEW ORLEANS – A woman alleges two members of the Thibodaux Police Department used excessive force and falsely arrested her.