News from January 2017
Visitor blames social club for injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A visitor is suing a social club, alleging its negligence led to her falling and suffering injuries.
Couple alleges hospital staff physically assaulted husband
NEW ORLEANS – A couple is suing a hospital, alleging the husband was assaulted in the hospital.
Employment services company seeks more than $8,000 in open account
NEW ORLEANS – An employment services company is suing a bakery business, alleging it is owed more than $8,000 for services provided.
Customer blames rock climbing wall owner for injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A customer is suing operators of a rock climbing wall, alleging their negligence led to the plaintiff suffering injuries in a fall.
Contractor alleges illegal termination of contract
NEW ORLEANS – A contractor is suing an employer, alleging their contract was terminated following the completion of the plaintiff's work.
Corporation alleges customer failed to pay for work
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana company is suing a design business, alleging failure to pay for subcontract work the plaintiff completed.
Louisiana company alleges it was never paid for work
NEW ORLEANS – A shoring company is suing the state of Louisiana, alleging breach of contract in failing to pay $50,000.
Seaman alleges unsafe work environment on vessel caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A Jones Act seaman alleges he was injured because of an unsafe work environment.
Kirby Inland Marine crew member file suit over alleged injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A Kirby Inland Marine employee alleges he was injured due to negligence.
Couple alleges motor home they purchased had many defects
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana couple alleges a motor home they purchased had many defects and is seeking rescission of the sales contract.
African-American man alleges hostile work environment at Wilco Marsh Buggies & Draglines Inc.
NEW ORLEANS – An African-American alleges he was subjected to a hostile work environment during his employment with a Harvey business.
Seacor Marine employee alleges injuries while working because of hatch
NEW ORLEANS – A Hammond man alleges he was injured on the job by an unsecure hatch.
Baton Rouge officer involved in Alton Sterling shooting faces lawsuit for teen arrest
BATON ROUGE — A Baton Rouge Police Department officer under investigation for the fatal shooting death of Alton Sterling in July has been named in a new federal civil-rights lawsuit in the beating of a teenager during last April's Baton Rouge Earth Day celebration.
Estate administrator alleges wrongful termination
NEW ORLEANS – An estate administrator is suing a charter school, alleging unlawful termination.
LSU alleges promissory note holder owes $1,000
NEW ORLEANS – Louisiana State University is suing a promissory note holder, alleging he owes $1,000.
Customer alleges insurance company refused to reimburse for stolen car
NEW ORLEANS – A customer is suing his insurance company, alleging failure to reimburse him for his stolen car.
CitiBank assignee alleges credit card customer owes more than $12,000
NEW ORLEANS – A CitiBank assignee is suing a credit card customer, alleging he owes more than $12,000.
Couple blames parking lot owners for fall, injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A couple is suing owners of a parking lot, alleging its negligence led to a fall that injured one of the plaintiffs.
Loose rubber tread blamed for injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A tenant is suing two defendants, alleging a defective stair component caused him to fall.
Customer alleges insurance provider never paid for vandalized home
NEW ORLEANS – A customer is suing his insurance provider, alleging failure to pay the plaintiff after his home was vandalized.