News from 2018
Oilfield service company tries to reverse trademark after alleging business stole its system
A company hopes the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reverses a trademark for an oilfield services firm that alleges they created a proprietary tubing system, based on a lawsuit filed June 4.
Shipping company in hot water as it allegedly refuses to pay nearly $300,000 for repairs
Boland Marine and Industrial, LLC filed a $286,000 maritime lawsuit against JSC Murmansk Shipping Company and its subsidiary M/V Pomorye, alleging it made repairs and completed other services for M/V Pomorye such as dockage, water, security, and payment of harbor fees.
Walmart seeks to have store greeter removed as defendant in slip and fall lawsuit
Walmart wants one of its employees tossed from a slip and fall lawsuit, arguing an employee cannot be named as a defendant simply for doing his or her job, according to a Notice of Removal it filed June 5 with the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana Monroe Division.
Big rig driver seeks to move crash lawsuit to federal court
A shipping company and its employee have responded to a lawsuit with a Notice of Removal after a rear-end collision led to a complaint. The notice was filed in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana Monroe Division on June 1.
Uniform Apparel alleges insurance company improperly denied burglary damage claim
NEW ORLEANS – An apparel company claims that its insurance company improperly denied its claim for damages from a burglary.
Area Objective alleges shutters made by Period Millworks warped
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish company alleges shutters it ordered for three houses did not perform as expected.
Man seeks to arbitrate injury claim with Public Storage Co.
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish is seeking to arbitrate his personal injury claims against the owner of a storage unit.
Man files suit against New Orleans over allegations drain top was defective, caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish man claims that he was injured when he fell into a drain hole.
Woman alleges Carousel Gardens Amusement Park carousel caused injuries to leg, back
NEW ORLEANS – A woman alleges she was injured at a New Orleans park when a carousel started without warning.
Widow files wrongful death suit against Loomis Armored US, Campus Federal Credit Union
NEW ORLEANS – The widow of an armored guard is seeking damages from his employer and a business over allegations of wrongful death.
Customer alleges he was injured in a slip and fall at Harahan Home Depot
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man claims that he was injured in a slip and fall at the Home Depot in Harahan.
Outback Steakhouse diner alleges food on floor caused fall
GRETNA – An Orleans Parish woman claims that she was caused to slip and fall on food at an Outback Steakhouse restaurant.
120 West Partners alleges couple defaulted promissory note
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish couple is alleged to have failed to pay a promissory note.
Louisiana Community and Technical College System seeks more than $1,500 from individual
GRETNA – A community college is seeking more than $1,500 from a student.
Man alleges he was injured in fall at Boomtown Belle Casino
GRETNA – A man claims that he was injured in a slip and fall at a Jefferson Parish casino.
Max Beauty Supply alleges leak in roof caused thousands in damages
GRETNA – A beauty supply company claims that its landlord failed to fix the roof on the property and that a leak caused more than $38,000 in damages.
Woman alleges Magnolia Community Services terminated her over false allegations she stole candy from client
GRETNA – A Jefferson woman alleges she was wrongly accused of stealing from a client by her former employer.
American Express alleges individual owes more than $30,000 on two cards
GRETNA – American Express alleges a Jefferson Parish resident defaulted on two credit cards.
Customer claims that fuel hose ruptured at Retif Oil & Fuel station, caused injuries
GRETNA – A man alleges he was injured while filling up his truck at a Jefferson Parish fuel station.
Louisiana Community and Technical College System alleges former student owes more than $1,000
GRETNA – A community college claims a Jefferson Parish resident failed to pay tuition.