News from August 2014
Cabinet manufacturer sues roofer claiming property damage
GRETNA – A cabinet manufacturer is suing a contractor who allegedly failed to properly repair its warehouse’s roof, resulting in property damage.
Yogurt stand, mall sued by woman allegedly injured after slip and fall in running water
GRETNA – A mall customer claims she was seriously injured after slipping and falling in running water.
Alleged eyelash extension placement mishap results in lawsuit against nail salon
GRETNA – A nail salon is being sued by a woman who claims she was injured when eyelash extensions were improperly placed on her eyelids.
St. Charles Avenue property owner allegedly fails to pay invoices, honor terms of agreement
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana construction company is suing a former client for allegedly failing to pay outstanding invoices for repairs on her St. Charles Avenue property.
Class action civil rights suit brought against state on behalf of mentally ill prisoners
BATON ROUGE – A number of people who have been diagnosed with mental illnesses and found not guilty by reason of insanity are suing the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals over their continued incarceration.
Improperly stacked soda strikes woman on head; Winn Dixie sued for alleged negligence
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is suing Winn Dixie for allegedly stacking soda cases in a way that caused them to fall onto her head and neck, causing injury.
Vendor who fell at Essence Festival files suit against convention center
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Ochsner, doctors sued by mother over daughter's death


NEW ORLEANS – A woman is suing Ochsner Baptist Medical Center and two doctors for their alleged role in her daughter's death.
Former neighbor of pipe manufacturer sues over lung cancer diagnosis
GRETNA – A Gretna native is suing after she allegedly contracted mesothelioma after living next to a facility for three decades that manufactured cement piping containing asbestos.
After falling from second story balcony man sues over brain, head injury
GRETNA – A man who claims he was severely injured after he fell over a railing on a second story balcony is suing the property owner.
Co-owner of property sues after failing to come to partition agreement
NEW ORLEANS – A minority stake holder in immovable property has filed suit against the majority stake holder to force the sides to come to an agreement on partition of the property or have the court auction the property and divide the sale price proportionally.
Construction company sues City of New Orleans over bid review process
New Orleans City Hall
Mechanic sues employer after fall from ladder while changing light bulb
GRETNA – An automotive repair shop owner is being sued by an employee who claims he was severely inured after falling from a ladder while trying to change a light bulb at his workplace.
Sports bar sued by patron who was allegedly shot in parking lot
The Huey Sports Bar & Grill
Indicted doctor sued in civil court after prescribed pain medication leads to death
COVINGTON – A deceased woman’s son is suing Dr. Joseph Mogan, the Omni Pain Management doctor who prescribed her the “massive amount” of pain medication that allegedly led to her cardiac arrest.
McDonald’s sued by woman claiming injuries after slipping in faded paint in wet parking lot
GRETNA – A fast food eatery is being sued by a woman who claims she was injured after slipping and falling in faded paint on wet pavement.Nancy G. Church filed suit against Scottsdale Insurance Company, Max Foods Management Inc. and McDonald’s in the 24th Judicial District Court on July 8.Church claims that on Jan. 13, 2013 she was at the McDonald’s located at 9601 Jefferson Highway in Jefferson when
Former worker at New Orleans port files suit after contracting mesothelioma
NEW ORLEANS – A former employee working at the New Orleans and Baton Rouge ports has filed suit against numerous companies for their alleged negligence in exposing the employee to asbestos which resulted in the contraction of mesothelioma.
Building owner claims roof unlawfully used by contracts to repair adjacent building
NEW ORLEANS – A building owner claims his roof was used as a staging area by contractors who unlawfully trespassed onto his roof and caused damage.
Woman sues landlords after daughter’s alleged fall through porch railing
NEW ORLEANS – A mother is filing suit against a real estate development company and a New Orleans housing management firm for their alleged role in her daughter's injury.