Monthly Archives: January 2013

Lafon Nursing Home sued over Hurricane Katrina related damages

Joseph M. Bruno Joseph M. Bruno

NEW ORLEANS – A resident of local nursing home claims that she suffered damages as a result of the nursing home failing to transport her from the facility during the course of Hurricane Katrina. Augustine V. Lumar filed a lawsuit … Read More »

Issues, New Orleans, News, Orleans Parish

Woman sues food bank after allegedly falling over box

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GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a local food bank after she fell over a box and injured herself. Virginia Stewart filed suit against Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana, Bridge City Community Center, JeffCap … Read More »

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Lakeside Shopping Center sued by for permanent disability after woman trips on sidewalk

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GRETNA – A New Orleans woman is suing a shopping mall complex after tripping on an indentation in a sidewalk and falling to the ground. Lidia A. Everett filed suit against Greater Lakeside Corporation, Inc., 3300 N. Causeway Blvd. Associates, … Read More »

Issues, News

The Home Improvement Group of Louisiana accused of not paying wages

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NEW ORLEANS – A former employee of a local contractor claims he never received wages for labor and payment for materials he supplied on a remodeling job in New Orleans. Phillip Brenckle filed a lawsuit against The Home Improvement Group … Read More »

Breach of Contract, Issues, New Orleans, News, Orleans Parish

Lexus dealership sued by woman whose wheel fell off car after maintenance

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GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a local car dealership she claims improperly serviced her car, which resulted in her wheel falling off while she was driving. Gail Jones filed suit against LeBlanc Automobiles, Inc. and Lexus of … Read More »

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Man sues New Orleans hotel over slip and fall

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NEW ORLEANS – A New Jersey man is suing a New Orleans hotel after falling during his visit to the city. Albert Ripp filed suit against The Hampton Inn New Orleans Downtown, its general manager and insurer in the Orleans … Read More »

Issues, New Orleans, News, Orleans Parish

Jefferson Parish couple sues over $49K damage to Persian rug

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NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish couple is accusing a New Orleans-based carpet cleaner of ruining a $49,000 rug. Larry and Jan Merington filed suit against Needlepoint Rug Cleaning Inc. and its insurer in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court … Read More »

Issues, New Orleans, News, Orleans Parish, Property Damage

Man’s estate sued after his car is involved in hit and run a week after his death

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GRETNA –  The estate of a dead man is being sued after a car still registered in his name allegedly ran into a car occupied by two women. The driver, according to the suit, drove to a nearby gas station … Read More »

Issues, New Orleans, News, Orleans Parish

Jefferson Parish School Board sued by former principals who were demoted

Ronald L. Wilson Ronald L. Wilson

GRETNA – A group of former principals for the Jefferson Parish School Board are suing after they were terminated or demoted from their positions due to new board policies enacted prior to the 2012-13 school year. Dodie Plaisance, Amelia Noel, … Read More »

Breach of Contract, Issues, News

Medical implant manufacturer sued after implant device fails

Kevin P. Riché Kevin P. Riché

GRETNA –  A Jefferson Parish woman is a suing a medical product manufacturer for injuries she claims to have received from the failure of an implant device. Alva Hubbard filed suit against Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc. and St. Jude Medical, … Read More »

Issues, New Orleans, News, Orleans Parish