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Winn-Dixie sued by customer who slipped on water in front of store

May 25, 2013 1:11 AM
By Kyle Barnett
Charles M. Thomas Charles M. Thomas

GRETNA – A local grocery store is being sued by a customer who allegedly slipped on water the was used to water plants in front of the store. Merle LeBlanc filed suit against Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. in the 24th Judicial … Read More »

24th Judicial District Court, Gretna, Issues, News, Personal Injury

Hospital patient who allegedly broke hip after elevator door closed on her sues

May 25, 2013 1:09 AM
By Kyle Barnett
David Greenberg David Greenberg

GRETNA – A New Orleans woman is suing a Jefferson Parish hospital for injuries she claims to have received in an incident in an elevator on their premises. Elaine Poillion filed suit against Jefferson Parish Hospital District No. 1, West … Read More »

24th Judicial District Court, Gretna, Issues, News, Personal Injury

Doctor sues former employers after paychecks were stolen and he was allegedly never reimbursed

May 25, 2013 1:07 AM
By Kyle Barnett
Bradley Egenberg Bradley Egenberg

GRETNA – A New Orleans doctor is suing a Jefferson Parish medical group for allegedly reimbursing him after two paychecks they issued to him were stolen and cashed by a third party. Dr. Jeffrey Brumberger filed suit against Gerry A. … Read More »

24th Judicial District Court, Breach of Contract, Gretna, Issues, News

City of Baker sued by former police officer

May 25, 2013 1:05 AM
By Tia Benton
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BATON ROUGE – A police officer is suing the city where he used to work for an alleged violation of federal labor law and wrongful termination. Rodrick Jarreau filed a lawsuit against the City of Baker in the 19th Judicial … Read More »

19th Judicial District Court, Baton Rouge, Breach of Contract, Issues, News

Racetrac Customer sues after being struck by a malfunctioning door

May 25, 2013 12:29 AM
By Tia Benton
Stephen F. Armbruster Stephen F. Armbruster

NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish man is suing a local gas station claiming he was injured after being struck by a malfunctioning door as he attempted to enter the establishment. Dennis Farve filed a lawsuit against Racetrac Petroleum Inc. … Read More »

Appeals Court, Issues, News, Personal Injury, U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals

Hammond developers who sought to develop former bombing range lose appeal in legal malpractice lawsuit

May 25, 2013 12:25 AM
By Elizabeth Young
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NEW ORLEANS – A Tangipahoa Parish property development group lost an appeal in the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals concerning a legal malpractice lawsuit against a New Orleans-based law firm. The developers, Coves of the Highland Community Development District, … Read More »

Appeals Court, Breach of Contract, Issues, News, U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals

Man sues brother for alleged illegal takeover of family business

May 24, 2013 12:53 AM
By Kyle Barnett
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GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is suing his brother who he alleges illegally took over their family business. John Patrick Payton filed suit against Bruce M. Payton and Audio Visual Mart Inc. in the 24th Judicial District Court on … Read More »

24th Judicial District Court, Breach of Contract, Gretna, Issues, News

CVS sued by former local pharmacy owners for breach of contract for withholding $1 million in funds from the sale

May 24, 2013 12:41 AM
By Kyle Barnett
Gregory S. LaCour Gregory S. LaCour

GRETNA – The owners of a pair of Baton Rouge pharmacies are suing a nationwide pharmacy corporation they claim breached a contract to purchase them. C’s Discount Pharmacy Inc. and Ciolino Pharmacy Inc. filed suit against Louisiana CVS Pharmacy LLC … Read More »

24th Judicial District Court, Breach of Contract, Gretna, Issues, News

Bonefish Grill sued by customer who claims disability after falling off bench

May 23, 2013 11:46 PM
By Kyle Barnett
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GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a local restaurant after she allegedly broke her wrist and a rib in a fall off a bench on their premises. Cynthia Dewhirst filed suit against Bonefish Grill and Wells Fargo Insurance … Read More »

24th Judicial District Court, Gretna, Issues, News, Personal Injury

Student’s mother sues Jefferson Parish school for recess injury involving trip over hose

May 23, 2013 11:44 PM
By Kyle Barnett
James B. Guest James B. Guest

GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a local school district for injuries she alleges her son received when we tripped over a hose at recess. Latoya D. Cooper, individually and as administrator and natural tutrix of her minor … Read More »

24th Judicial District Court, Gretna, Issues, News, Personal Injury