News from March 2014
Company sued for allegedly not paying $467K judgment in downtown New Orleans parking lot lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS – The owner of a local parking garage is being sued by a lessor who won a judgment, but was allegedly not paid.
Defamation lawsuit accuses man's former co-workers of spreading false rumors
NEW ORLEANS – A former employee of the American Automobile Association is suing multiple men he used to work with, claiming they have started false rumors about him including accusing the plaintiff of criminal activity, damaging his reputation and current business.
Man who bought salvaged vehicle claims it quit working shortly afterward sues
GRETNA – A local used car dealer is being sued by a customer who claims he should receive a full refund after a car he purchased quit working.
MoveOn.org sued by Louisiana Lieutenant Governor over parody of $70 million tourism slogan
MoveOn.org's parody of Louisiana's statewide tourism campaign is at the heart of a recent lawsuit filed against the group by Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne.
NOPD and Kenner police accused of mishandling armed robbery that resulted in victim being accused of stealing own car
GRETNA – Two local police departments are being sued by a woman who claims after she recovered her vehicle due to an armed robbery she was pulled over and accused of stealing it because it had not been removed from a stolen vehicle database.
Apartment building landlord sued by tenant over falls on stairs
GRETNA – A landlord is being sued by a tenant who claims she was injured in two falls on steps leading into her apartment building.
Family of woman who died weeks after car accident sues for wrongful death
GRETNA – The family of a woman who died after being involved in a car accident is suing.
Man sues dentist over two front teeth
NEW ORLEANS – A local man is suing his dental surgeon after his two front teeth were extracted with an alleged promise of free implants that he never received.
City sued over big signs
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans landlord is suing its tenant and the city after they allegedly lost their grandfathered status due to a signage replacement.
After battery allegedly explodes in face, maritime worker sues for $1 million
NEW ORLEANS – A maritime worker claims he was permanently disabled after a faulty battery detonated in his face and is suing his employer for negligence and maintaining an unseaworthy vessel.
Personal injury attorney sued by health center that provided services to law practice clients
GRETNA – A local plaintiff attorney is being sued by a local health care center over referrals of personal injury clients.
Rectory, priest sue Entergy over transformer fuse failure
NEW ORLEANS – A local rectory and priest are suing Entergy after a power surge allegedly destroyed a brand new air conditioning unit.
Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office sued over car accident
GRETNA – A local sheriff’s office is being sued by a man who claims he was injured when a deputy ran an official vehicle into his car.
Cab driver sues city over revocation of license
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans cab driver is suing the City of New Orleans after his credentials to operate a taxi cab in the city were revoked after 30 years.
Patient accuses nurse of physically and verbally abusing him when he was under sedation
East Jefferson General Hospital
Caterer who received $614K from state of Louisiana sued by Jefferson Parish
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Construction company sues daughter of deceased worker over 401K funds
GRETNA – A construction company is suing the daughter of a former worker who allegedly accepted a payout from her deceased father’s 401K account that was meant for her sister.
Daughter of woman who died after allegedly faulty cancer diagnosis sues
GRETNA – The daughter of a woman who died of stomach cancer claims the doctor who treated her mother negligently diagnosed the extent of her cancer which resulted in her death.
Kia Motors sued in local court under 'lemon' law
GRETNA – Kia Motors America is being sued by a local couple over alleged breach of contract after the new car they bought failed.