News from June 2014
Mountain bike rider allegedly run over by box truck sues
GRETNA – A man who claims he was run over by a box truck while riding his mountain bike is suing.Joseph Johnson Jr. filed suit against LM Insurance Corporation, Todd L. Hunter and Atlantic Premium Brand Ltd. in the 24th Judicial District Court on June 2.Johnson alleges on June 18, 2013 he was riding his mountain bike at 455 31st St. in Kenner when a 2012 International Dura Star box truck operated by
Dry cleaner sued by former employee for allegedly withholding wages
GRETNA – A dry cleaner is being sued by a former employee who allegedly improperly decreased her wages after terminating her employment.
Food wholesaler sued by woman who claims she was injured by forklift
GRETNA – A food wholesaler is being sued by woman who claims she was injured after being struck by a forklift operated by one of its employees.
DoubleTree motel sued by guest allegedly injured when exiting elevator
GRETNA – A local motel is being sued by a guest who claims she was injured after tripping and falling while exiting an elevator.
Subcontractor sues after being crushed by sheetrock
NEW ORLEANS- A man working on a jobsite as a subcontractor has filed suit against another company working on the same site for negligently stacking sheets of sheetrock, which he claims lead to the sheetrock falling onto him causing serious injuries.Mark Hart, and wife Marlene, filed suit against King and Co. Inc. in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court on March 17.Hart alleges that the defendant's
Appeals court rules against insurer in case involving damaged oil platforms
U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals
Woman sues over alleged injury from stepping in hole on Racetrac property
NEW ORLEANS – A Baton Rouge woman is suing the proprietors of a convenience store and fueling station after allegedly being injured when she fell in a hole on the property.
Homeowner sued by company who allegedly paid her mortgage as part of purchase contract
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is being sued after allegedly agreeing to sell her home while facing default but refusing to convey the title of the home once the agreed purchaser helped her pay off her mortgage.
Property insurer sues on behalf of pet store whose ceiling allegedly caved in and smashed fish tanks
GRETNA – A property insurer is suing over serious damage one of their customers, a pet store, allegedly suffered serious damage due to the alleged negligence that allowed rainwater to enter their business during a roof replacement.
Man sues after allegedly being injured in incident involving a 900-pound bundle of wire falling on him
GRETNA – A electrical wholesale company is suing a man who alleges he was injured when a 900 pound bundle of wire fell on him.
Public school sued by mother of child who was allegedly attacked while exiting bus
GRETNA – A local school is being sued by the mother of a student who was allegedly severely attacked by another student.
Man sued for over $14K after driving friend’s car into home, suit says
GRETNA – A man who was driving a friend’s car that he allegedly crashed into a home is being sued by the home's insurer.
Shopper sues after allegedly being injured by purse
GRETNA – A shopper who claims she pricked her finger on a sharp object inside a purse she picked up is suing.
Homeowner sues after property insurer allegedly undervalues hurricane damage
GRETNA – A local homeowner claims her property insurer grossly undervalued damages to her home caused by Hurricane Isaac.
Pedestrian who claims she was injured in fall though open manhole sues
GRETNA – A woman who claims she was severely injured after falling through an open manhole is suing the local sewer district where the incident occurred.
Security company sued for break-in that allegedly occurred under its watch
NEW ORLEANS – A security service company is being sued for alleged negligence in its duty of properly securing a client's building, which allowed for a break-in and resulted in serious damage to the business.
Owner of school bus service sued over allegedly inappropriate sexual relationship with employee
GRETNA – The owner of a school bus service is being sued by a former employee who claims she was physically attacked and fired after she discontinued a sexual relationship.
Doctor being sued for allegedly leaving behind part of uterus during hysterectomy
GRETNA – A doctor is being sued by a patient for allegedly not completely removing her uterus during a hysterectomy.
Woman claiming severe burns from eyebrow wax sues
GRETNA – A woman who claims her face was severely burned by eyebrow wax is suing.