News from November 2014
Drug testing lab sued by man who claims faulty drug test cost him job
GRETNA – A man who claims he was denied employment with an oil and gas management firm due to a faulty return on a drug screen is suing the laboratory that conducted the testing.
Parish suing commercial boat owner for allegedly damaging water line to Grand Isle
GRETNA – A parish government is suing a commercial boat owner who allegedly damaged a water line feeding a coastal community.
Medical malpractice claim filed against Touro over patient's stroke
NEW ORLEANS – A patient is suing claiming he suffered a stroke at Touro Hospital while undergoing surgery to correct acid reflux.
Southern University sued, accused of negligence by student claiming physical injury
NEW ORLEANS – A college student is suing Southern University and its insurer after allegedly tripping on an iron rod near the school’s recently constructed science building.
Hospital sued after ambulance allegedly injures motorist and passengers in collision
GRETNA – A hospital that owns and operates an ambulance service is being sued by a motorist and his passengers who claims they were injured.
Man paralyzed in fall off bar stool, later dies after allegedly being served too many drinks
GRETNA – A local riverboat casino is being sued by the family of a man who was allegedly paralyzed and later died after falling off a bar stool when he was severely intoxicated.
Winn Dixie employee sues over alleged injuries from slip and fall over loose drain fixture
NEW ORLEANS – A floral assistant at Winn Dixie allegedly slipped and fell over a drain fixture causing serious injuries to her shoulders, back, forearms and hips.
Man allegedly suffers debilitating injuries after being struck by a forklift
NEW ORLEANS – A man is suing after allegedly suffering severe injuries after being run over by a forklift while working at the New Orleans Convention Center.
Brothers gas stations sues insurer over Hurricane Isaac damages
GRETNA – A number of local gas stations are suing their commercial property insurer for allegedly not properly covering damages they received in Hurricane Isaac.
Save-A-Lot customer sues for alleged disability after slipping and falling over bottle of syrup
NEW ORLEANS – A Save-A-Lot patron is suing after allegedly slipping over a bottle of syrup causing her to sustain painful personal injuries.
Home Depot sued after employee allegedly drops scanner on woman’s foot
GRETNA – A local hardware store is being sued by a woman who claims she was injured when one of its employees dropped a scanner on her foot.
Video poker company sues former laundromat owner over breach of contract
NEW ORLEANS – A video poker company claims a former laundromat owner allegedly failed to include a contractual agreement to continue to provide video poker machines on the premises in a new contract with purchasers of the laundromat.
Lakeside Mall sued by woman who claims she was injured in fall
GRETNA – A local shopping mall is being sued by a patron who claims she was severely injured after falling on its premises.
Driver allegedly runs over man, collides with home before fleeing on foot
GRETNA – A man is suing the owner of a car after an unknown driver allegedly ran him over and drove the car into a nearby residence before coming to a stop and fleeing on foot.
Homeowners sue over heavy construction nearby home they claim damaged property
GRETNA – A pair of Metairie homeowners are suing after they allege their home was damaged during construction on a nearby interstate.
Defense attorneys argue coastal lawsuit should be dismissed, definitive ruling by judge would be improper
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
Woman sues Rouses Markets after allegedly finding a fingernail in a plate of hot prepared food
NEW ORLEANS – A Rouses Market patron allegedly found a fingernail in a plate of prepared food causing her to become nauseous.