News from August 2014
Daughter of deceased woman sued for more than $3K for allegedly past due condo fees
GRETNA – A local condo association is suing to recover $3,000 in unpaid fees from the daughter of a deceased resident.
Rouse’s sued by woman who claims she was injured after slipping in grease
GRETNA – A local grocery store is being sued by a customer who claims she was injured after slipping on a grease spot and falling to the ground.
Ochsner, doctors sued by mother after daughter’s alleged wrongful death
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is suing Ochsner Baptist Medical Center and two doctors for their alleged role in her daughter's death.
After elevator’s lighting allegedly fails, woman claims injury in fall
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is suing companies relevant to the ownership, operation, manufacture and insurance of an elevator in which she allegedly sustained severe injury.
Family sues over alleged medical malpractice at Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute
NEW ORLEANS – A widow and her daughter are suing Ochsner Clinic Foundation for the alleged wrongful death of Dr. Cleveland Moore.
Law firm sues client over outstanding $26K bill
GRETNA – A law firm is suing one of its clients which allegedly owes more than $26,000 for representation in a condo association dispute.
Real estate broker sued for allegedly not paying commission
GRETNA – A real estate agent is suing a real estate broker over unpaid commission on a sold home.
Jefferson Parish sued for cutting homeowner’s trees without permission
GRETNA – A homeowner is suing Jefferson Parish after one of its workers allegedly trespassed on her property and cut a number of small trees without her knowledge.
Son files suit against numerous companies after father dies of mesothelioma
NEW ORLEANS – A man has filed a wrongful death suit against the City of New Orleans and numerous companies after his father contracted and died from mesothelioma.
Chipotle sued by woman who claims she was injured in fall in parking lot
GRETNA – A fast food restaurant is being sued by a customer who claims she was injured in a fall in its parking lot.
Property owner sues after city allegedly demolishes structure on property
NEW ORLEANS – A property owner claims she was not informed of the scheduled demolition of a structure on her property by the city prior to the demolition occurring, and that the demolition was wrongfully scheduled because the building was in the process of being repaired.
Woman sues Algiers YMCA after fingers allegedly cut off by elevator
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is suing the YMCA of Greater New Orleans for negligence that she claims resulted in the amputation of two of her fingers in an elevator on YMCA premises.
After car allegedly damaged in car wash, man sues gas station claiming personal injury
GRETNA – A gas station is being sued by man who claims he was injured and his car was damaged when he ran into an open drain in their car wash.
Macy’s sued by customer allegedly injured in trip and fall on loose carpet
GRETNA – A corporate retailer is being sued by a customer who alleges she was injured after tripping on a loose piece of carpet and falling to the floor.
Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and NOPD sued after officers allegedly strike vehicle simultaneously
GRETNA – A motorist’s auto insurer is suing after sheriff’s deputy allegedly rear-ended her and then she her car was struck in the side by a New Orleans Police Department officer riding a motorcycle.
Car dealership sued by man claiming injuries in accident caused by car salesman
Ray Brandt NissanGRETNA – A local car dealership is being sued by a customer who claims he was injured when a car he was riding in being driven by a car salesman ran up on a curb.Reginald Harrison filed suit against Ray Brandt Nissan Inc. in the 24th Judicial District Court on July 15.Harrison claims he was injured on June 5 as he was riding as a passenger in a vehicle owned by Ray Brandt Nissan In
New Orleans Public Belt Railroad sued by former employee for allegedly racially biased treatment resulting in his termination
NEW ORLEANS – A former employee of The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad has filed suit claiming he was unfairly treated by being terminated from the company.
Woman sued for over $12K after vehicle repossessed
GRETNA – A woman who voluntarily gave up her car after not being able to make payment any longer is facing suit over $12,000 in alleged losses her financier suffered in the matter.
Family files suit on behalf of deceased man who was exposed to asbestos
NEW ORLEANS – After a former paper company worker allegedly developed asbestos-related lung cancer and passed away, his family has filed a suit on his behalf to recoup damages.