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Gas station sued by man who claims he was injured in fall in oily substance

June 18, 2013 11:48 PM
By Kyle Barnett
Tony Dooley Tony Dooley

GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is suing a local gas station for injuries he alleges he received when he slipped on a patch of oil on the pavement. Marvin Gordon filed suit against Spur Gas Station and their insurer … Read More »

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

Daycare center sued by contractor who claims he was not paid for renovations

June 18, 2013 11:47 PM
By Kyle Barnett
Breach-of-Contract Breach-of-Contract

GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish contractor is suing a New Orleans daycare center for allegedly not paying him after he completed renovations to its business. Tommie Johnson filed suit against Keidra Phillips-Burrel, Roy Burrell and Krescent City Kids LLC in … Read More »

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

St. Tammany Parish Schools contractor sued by subcontractor for alleged non-payment

June 18, 2013 11:46 PM
By Kyle Barnett
breach-of-contract

GRETNA – A subcontractor on local school renovation project is suing the project’s main contractor for allegedly not paying for services. Walter J. Breaux, individually on behalf of Walter J. Breaux Electrical Services, filed suit against the Olympic Group LL … Read More »

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

Hooters sued by woman claiming permanent disability after falling on soapy restroom floor

June 18, 2013 11:44 PM
By Kyle Barnett
Dean J. Favret Dean J. Favret

GRETNA – A Plaquemines Parish woman is suing a restaurant chain for injuries  received serious and disabling injuries in a fall in the women’s restroom. Shelly E. Chiappetta filed suit against Hooters of Louisiana LLC; Gibson, Greco & Wood Ltd., … Read More »

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

Jefferson Parish woman whose house was sold at tax sale sues new owner

June 18, 2013 11:32 PM
By Kyle Barnett
restraining-order restraining-order

GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman whose home was sold in a tax sale is suing its buyer who evicted her after taking possession of the property. Lori E. Sumrall filed suit against Louisiana Affordable Properties LLC and James Wilson … Read More »

24th Judicial District Court, Gretna, Issues, News

Ochsner sued over man’s seizure after allegedly giving him the wrong medication

June 17, 2013 11:33 PM
By Kyle Barnett
ochsner-baptist ochsner-baptist

GRETNA –A New Orleans man is suing a local hospital and its staff for medical malpractice alleging a medication error occurred during his treatment. Michael V. Giangrosso, and wife Loretta, filed suit against Ochsner Clinic Foundation and its staff in … Read More »

24th Judicial District Court, Gretna, Issues, Medical Malpractice, News

Wal-Mart sued by woman who slipped on puddle of water from melted ice

June 17, 2013 11:31 PM
By Kyle Barnett
Alfred A. Olinde Jr. Alfred A. Olinde Jr.

GRETNA – A Baton Rouge woman is suing a international discount retailer over injuries she claims to have received at one of its local stores. Shauna Temple filed suit against Wal-Mart Louisiana Inc. in the 24th Judicial District Court on … Read More »

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

Courtyard Marriott sued by woman who was allegedly injured after tripping on walkway

June 17, 2013 11:29 PM
By Kyle Barnett
Jessica A. Perez Jessica A. Perez

GRETNA – A Pensacola, Fla. woman is suing a Metairie Marriott for injuries she claims to have received in a fall in its parking lot. Paula R. Powell, and husband Roderick, filed suit against Marriott International Inc. and Marriott Hotel … Read More »

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

Truck driver sued for striking overhead sprinkler system in Marriott parking garage

June 15, 2013 3:18 PM
By Kyle Barnett
Michael J. Vondestein

GRETNA – A truck driver and his employer are being sued by a parking garage owner for damages he allegedly caused when he his truck struck an overhead sprinkler system. PHFG Metairie LLC, FWF PHOV Metairie LLC, Fillmore West End … Read More »

24th Judicial District Court, Gretna, Issues, News, Property Damage

Jefferson Parish suing multiple ships that allegedly caused over $281K in damage to Grand Isle water line

June 15, 2013 3:17 PM
By Kyle Barnett
faucet faucet

GRETNA – The Jefferson Parish government is suing a number of commercial boat owners whose vessels it claims struck and damaged a water line providing fresh water to the barrier island community of Grand Isle. The suit was filed against … Read More »

24th Judicial District Court, Gretna, Issues, News, Property Damage