News from February 2017
Parents file suit against Alabama Great Southern Railway Co. after son's death
NEW ORLEANS – Parents and representatives of the estate of a railway worker have filed a suit against Alabama Great Southern Railway Co. after the man was struck by a train and killed.
Kenner man accused of injuring Florida man after hitting him with golf cart
NEW ORLEANS – A Florida couple claims a Kenner man struck the husband with a golf cart at Chateau Country Club, injuring him.
Seaman claims he was injured, has not been paid maintenance and cure benefits
LAFAYETTE – A Texas man claims he was injured during a transfer from a vessel to a rig.
Former Trident Industrial employees file class action over allegations of labor law violations
LAFAYETTE – Trident Industrial is facing a class-action suit from former employees who allege they were misclassified from receiving overtime pay.
Mississippi patient alleges doctor did not properly place catheter
NEW ORLEANS – Two Gulfport, Mississippi individuals are accusing two physicians and health care facilities of failing to provide proper care.
Bayou Medical Management claims law firm failed to pay for medical services
NEW ORLEANS – A medical management company is seeking damages for breach of contract.
Man claims that he was prescribed the wrong medication, resulting in a stroke
NEW ORLEANS – A man is seeking damages for a stroke that was allegedly caused by the wrong medication.
Masonry product company says Crescent City Masonry owes over $30,000
NEW ORLEANS – A masonry product company is seeking more than $30,000 for unpaid goods.
Jefferson Parish company claims Quarter Holdings didn't warn of potential for fire
NEW ORLEANS – A company in Jefferson Parish is seeking damages following a fire.
Big Easy Tattoo, others say building owner didn't keep property safe from fire
NEW ORLEANS – Several business owners are seeking damages after a fire.
Orleans Parish woman seeks damages for injuries and pain caused by knee implant
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish woman claims that she continued to be in pain following a knee implant.
Man claims New Orleans Marriott failed to keep property safe
NEW ORLEANS – A man is seeking damages following a slip and fall in a New Orleans hotel.
Woman blames poor lighting for fall, injury at Smoothie King Center
NEW ORLEANS – A woman claims that she was injured when she fell at the Smoothie King Center.
Women claim that an elevator malfunctioned and injured them
NEW ORLEANS – Three women are seeking damages after an elevator caused them to suffer injuries.
Orleans Parish men seek damages for injuries after falling through apartment floor
Story CopyNEW ORLEANS – A group of individuals is seeking damages for injuries caused in a construction-related incident.
Louisiana Community and Technical College System seeks woman's unpaid balance
NEW ORLEANS – A community college is seeking damages for sums due.
Men say they were exposed to mold at worksite
NEW ORLEANS – Two men are seeking damages claiming that the presence of toxic mold on a worksite injured them.
Woman says cart left in her path caused her to trip, fall at New Orleans Hyatt
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is seeking damages following a fall in a New Orleans Hyatt hotel.
Gretna woman failed to pay off credit card, Discover Bank claims
GRETNA – Discover Bank is seeking damages from a Gretna woman for an open account.
Discover Bank seeks over $16,000 from Gretna resident
GRETNA – Discover Bank is seeking damages for a Gretna resident's open account.