Kyle Barnett News
Insurer sued by medical clinics over Hurricane Isaac damage
Michael S. Brandner Jr.GRETNA – A pair of medical clinics are suing their property insurer for allegedly not covering property damage caused by Hurricane Isaac.Advanced Sleep Center Inc. and Advanced Neurodiagnostic Center Inc. filed suit against Certain Underwriters at Lloyd’s London in the 24th Judicial District Court on Feb. 18.Advanced Sleep Center Inc. and Advanced Neurodiagnostic Center Inc.
Restaurant sued by woman for broken arm from fall over parking stop
GRETNA – A local restaurant is being sued by a customer who claims she broke her arm due to a fall over a parking stop in their parking lot.
AT&T store sued by customer who claims she was injured after being struck by sign
GRETNA – A local cellular phone store is being sued by a customer who claims she was injured after being struck by a vinyl sign when attempting to enter the premises.
Contractor accused of insurance fraud in Hurricane Isaac home repair
GRETNA – A homeowner who claims he was induced by his property insurer to hire a preferred contractor who allegedly committed insurance fraud is suing.
Louisiana legislature takes aim at 'patent trolls'
Sen. Danny Martiny, R-Metairie
Health product manufacturer sued after alleged failure of implant
GRETNA – A woman allegedly suffering from numerous chronic health conditions is suing a health product manufacturer after an intravenous port failed a few months after being implanted in her resulting in an emergency procedure that required its removal.
Woman claiming forged signature on home transfer sues
GRETNA – A woman who claims a home sale was fraudulently completed by someone pretending to be her is suing the home’s former co-owner and the owners they sold it to as well as a couple that currently owns the property.
Kmart sued by woman allegedly injured in slip and fall at checkout
GRETNA – A customer at a local corporate retail store is suing after she was allegedly injured in a fall near the store’s checkout counter.
Staffing agency sues former employee who allegedly tried to start competing business after being fired
GRETNA – A staffing agency is suing a former employee who allegedly tried to lure employees and clients away to start his own firm after being fired.
Sheriff’s Office and deputy sued over car accident
GRETNA – The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office is being sued by a motorist who claims she was struck by a deputy who was driving recklessly.
Roofing company sued by insurer after home allegedly damaged in rain storm
GRETNA – An insurer is suing a roofing company over damages sustained to a property whose roof was removed before a rain storm and inadequately protected in the interim.
Hospital sued by woman who claims she was injured in slip and fall after cesarean section
GRETNA – A local hospital is being sued by a woman who claims she was severely injured after a shower chair collapsed beneath her.
Insurer sued by property owner over breach of contract after HVAC system damaged
GRETNA – A property holding company is suing its insurer over a claim related to electrical problems at one of its companies.
Former pawn shop employees claims wrongful termination after workplace injury
GRETNA – A man who alleges he was wrongfully terminated from a local pawn shop after an on the work injury is suing.
Contractors sued by homeowner for allegedly completing defective work on home
GRETNA – A contractor is being sued by a woman who claims her home was damaged during a renovation project.
Woman who took a midnight tumble down steps sues bowling alley
GRETNA – A woman who claims she was severely injured in a fall down steps at a local bowling alley is suing.
