News from July 2014
Couple sued for allegedly not paying off wrecked vehicle
GRETNA – A couple who allegedly did not pay off a car loan after the vehicle was destroyed in an accident and the insurer that did not cover the amount still owed are being suing by the vehicle lender.
A Woman's Place sued over alleged medical neglect, destruction of records
NEW ORLEANS – A former patient is suing an OB/GYN group and its nurse practitioners for alleged medical malpractice.
Wal-Mart sued by woman who alleges she was injured by automatic door that closed on her
GRETNA – A local Wal-Mart and a maintenance company are being sued by a woman who claims she was injured after being struck by an automatic door.
Subcontractor at Louis Armstrong Airport sues over $1.1 mil contract
GRETNA - King Company LP filed suit against Satterfield & Pontikes Construction Group LLC, Satterfield & Pontikes Construction Inc., Continental Casualty Company and Liberty Mutual Insurance Company in the 24th Judicial District Court on June 23.
Parents sued after son allegedly attacks another child with golf club
GRETNA – The parents of a boy who allegedly struck a girl in the head with a golf club are suing over her injuries.
Homeowner claims contractor failed to complete Hurricane Katrina home renovation
GRETNA – A homeowner is suing multiple parties over renovations to correct damage done by Hurricane Katrina.
Patient who alleges she was burned sues West Jefferson Medical Center
West Jefferson Hospital
After discovering Chinese drywall, home-buyer looks to rescind purchase
NEW ORLEANS – After buying a home the purchaser realized a major fault in the home was not disclosed to them by the seller, and has thus filed suit to rescind the sale.
Sewerage and Water Board employee allegedly commits a hit-and-run
NEW ORLEANS – A suit has been filed against the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans claiming an employee committed a hit-and-run.
Insurance company sued over alleged improper claim adjustment for hurricane damage
Satellite image of Hurricane Isaac in Aug. 2012
Wal-Mart sued over alleged shopping cart injury
NEW ORLEANS – A customer is suing Wal-Mart and a parking lot attendant for allegedly striking her with a procession of shopping carts.
Woman sues hospital, claims treatment led to significant brain injuries
COVINGTON – A woman claims that the severely adverse reactions she had to her deep vein thrombosis treatment went unnoticed by hospital physicians, and eventually led to multiple, permanently damaging brain hemorrhages.Theresa Rowe and Kurt Rowe, her husband, filed suit against Lakeview Medical Center, doing business as Lakeview Regional Medical Center, Dr. John Simon, Dr. Barry Kusnick, Dr. Anastasia
After stepping in uncovered hole, tenant sues apartment building over alleged injuries
GRETNA – An apartment building is being sued by a tenant who was allegedly injured after she stepped in a hole
Fisherman’s union named in class action lawsuit by shrimpers for allegedly not releasing subsidy money
GRETNA – Members of a fisherman’s union have filed a class action lawsuit against the organization and it director.
Contractor sued for allegedly trespassing on, damaging property next to work site
GRETNA – A local contractor has been named in a lawsuit for allegedly trespassing and causing damage to a piece of property located next to a work site.
Foot Locker sued by customer allegedly injured after stepping on security tag
GRETNA – A corporate shoe store is being sued by a St. John the Baptist Parish woman who was allegedly injured after she stepped on a clothing security tag that punctured her foot.
Contractor sues production company after 50 foot sign allegedly falls, damages vehicle
NEW ORLEANS – A local production company is being sued by a contractor for allegedly failing to repay profits lost due to negligence on the production company's part.
Couple sues home repair company for breach of contract claiming work was sloppy and incomplete
COVINGTON – A Covington couple is suing a construction company after allgegedly spending more than $80,000 on property repairs, claiming that the company presented itself as “workmanlike,” but proved to be otherwise.
Family files wrongful death suit against ambulance providers
NEW ORLEANS – Surviving family members have filed suit against an ambulance company alleging the company used a vehicle in such deplorable condition that it led to the death of their mother.
Former shipyard worker files suit against numerous companies over mesothelioma lung cancer
NEW ORLEANS – A freight and cargo handler in the Port of New Orleans between approximately 1950 and the early 1960s has filed suit against numerous companies for their interactions with asbestos.