NEW ORLEANS -- A woman is suing a construction company after her husband fell down a manhole at work.
Theresa Lafrance, wife of Ernel Lafrance, filed a complaint on April 29 in the 29th Judicial District Court for the Parish of St. Charles against Crescent Construction Company, Wernerco Services, Inc., HD Supply Construction Supply LTD d/b/a HD Supply Construction and Industrial, Def, Inc., GHI, Inc., JKL Instance Company, MNO Insurance Company, PQR Insurance Company, STU Insurance Company and VWX Insurance Company for personal injury. The defendants recently removed the case to federal court.
According to the complaint, On Feb. 27, 2020 Ernel Lafrance was ordered by his superior at Crescent Construction Company to go down a manhole and cut a pipe. Upon going down on a ladder manufactured and distributed by Wernerco Services, Inc., HD Supply Construction Supply LTD d/b/a HD Supply Construction and Industrial, the ladder folder and Lafrance fell eight feet. Lafrance allegedly stuck his head, neck, right eyebrow area, right wrist and back. Lafrance is still recovering and being treated for his injuries.
Theresa Lafrance seeks monetary compensation. Lafrance is represented by Leo J. Palazzo of Palazzo Law Firm.
29th Judicial District Court for the Parish of St. Charles case number 2:21-cv-00862-LMA-DMD