NEW ORLEANS — An Alabama hydraulic provider is suing a Louisiana shipbuilder, alleging the defendant owes nearly $63,000.
Gulf Coast Air & Hydraulics Inc. of Mobile, Alabama, filed a lawsuit July 1 in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District against New Generation Shipbuilding LLC of Houma, Louisiana, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
According to the complaint, Gulf Coast provided services to vessels being repaired, constructed or undergoing sea trials by New Generation but did not receive full payment for the balance of $62,976.84.
The plaintiff alleges the defendant has failed and refused to pay for services rendered.
Gulf Coast Air & Hydraulics seeks a trial by jury, judgment of $62, 976.84 together with interest, attorney fees, all legal costs and all other relief to which it is entitled. It is represented by attorneys Rufus C. Harris, III, Alfred J. Rufty, III and Cindy Galpan Martin of Harris & Rufty LLC in New Orleans.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana Case number 2:16-cv-12330