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Production company sued by local hospital district for allegedly causing damage to building during filming of movie

June 20, 2013 12:04 AM
By Kyle Barnett
Pendleton Memorial Hospital Pendleton Memorial Hospital

NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans hospital is suing a California-based production company claiming it caused damages to the hospital property they it leased for the filming of a movie. Hospital Service District for the Parish of Orleans District A … Read More »

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

New Orleans hotel suing local corporation seeking $35K in unpaid services

June 20, 2013 12:02 AM
By Kyle Barnett
Michael R. Allweiss Michael R. Allweiss

NEW ORLEANS – An international hotel chain is suing a New Orleans service provider it did not fully pay for rooms rented. Marriott International Inc. filed suit against Knowledge Masters Inc. in the Orleans Parish Central District Court on May … Read More »

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

Couple sues over allegedly defective roof

June 19, 2013 11:57 PM
By Kyle Barnett
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NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans couple is suing a roofing product manufacturer for allegedly selling them defective roofing tiles and voiding their warranty claiming the roof installation company is at fault for the defects. John and Donna Rontonti filed … Read More »

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

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