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Woman's family sues Ochsner Clinic over med mal claims
Glyn J. Godwin GRETNA – The family of a deceased woman has sued a few medical professionals and a hospital over claims of medical malpractice.
Man sues Days Inn for allegedly being exposed to toxic mold
Daryl J. Daigle GRETNA – A Missouri man has sued a local hotel that is part of national chain for allegedly being exposed to toxic mold.
Study reveals Louisiana is perceived as second worst legal environment in country
Leigh Ann Schell and Melissa Landry NEW ORLEANS – An annual survey ranking states based on the perception of their legal climates was released today finding Louisiana has the second worst perception in the country.
Kmart sued by woman who claims entire body injured when employee pushed dolly into foot
Seth H. Schaumberg GRETNA – A New Orleans woman claims she was injured by an employee while shopping at a Belle Chasse retail store.
ADA lawsuit critic describes some cases in New Orleans as 'drive-by litigation'
David Whitaker NEW ORLEANS – A slew of Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuits filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana in the past year have one local defense attorney questioning the motives of the attorneys who file them.
State Representative sues city department and neighbors over zoning violations
Neil Abramson NEW ORLEANS – A state representative from New Orleans has sued a city department and his neighbors for allegedly violating city building codes.
Bed and breakfast sued by woman who allegedly fell on concrete stairs
Stephen P. Bruno NEW ORLEANS – A Hawaiian woman is suing a New Orleans bed and breakfast for injuries she claims to have received on its premises.
State Supreme Court took up arguments on Friday on the possible removal of 7th Judicial District Judge Leo Boothe
Judge Leo Boothe's signature NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana Supreme Court heard arguments on Friday to determine if a Northeastern Louisiana judge should removed from the bench.
Convenience store owner sued for alleged non-payment of electric repair services
Ernest A. Burguieres GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish-based commercial property owner is being sued by a New Orleans-based electrical company.
Used car dealer sue over selling allegedly defective car
Douglas P. Matthews GRETNA – A New Orleans woman is suing a Westwego-based used car dealer for allegedly selling her a defective vehicle.
Church sues HVAC company claiming pastor did not have authority to settle case
Richard A. Goins NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans church has sued a Jefferson Parish heating and cooling company after its pastor entered into a settlement with the company without the approval of the church's board.
Woman sues after allegedly falling on broken pavement in parking lot
Sarah Pfeiffer NEW ORLEANS – A Greensburg woman is suing a New Orleans parking lot owner for injuries she claims to have received on its premises.
Apartment building sues neighbor claiming bamboo root damage
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans apartment building is suing for damages allegedly arising from a root system in a neighbor's yard.
Golf course sued by man who alleged fell in open drainage hole
Brian G. Shearman NEW ORLEANS – A Metairie man is suing a New Orleans golf course for injuries he claims to have received on its premises.
Fire Fighter's pension fund sues city claiming shortage of $17.5 million
NEW ORLEANS – A pension fund set up for some of New Orleans' emergency workers is accusing the city of decreasing payments in violation of their contract.
Staffing agency claims Convention Center contractor owes back wages
Dwan S. Hilferty NEW ORLEANS – A Delaware-based staffing agency is claiming a local contractor owes them back wages for providing event workers.
Dollar General sued by woman who claims she slipped on dishwashing soap and fell in store
Jonathan P. Friedman GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a discount retailer claiming she was injured in a fall on the premises at one of their local stores.
Couple sues developer over vacation home's alleged defects
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish couple have sued a developer for breach of contract claiming they were sold a defective home.
Shoring company sued by former salesman who claims emotional anguish over commission
Salvador M. Brocato, III GRETNA – A St. Tammany Parish man is suing a Jefferson Parish shoring company for allegedly withholding sales commission he was to receive.
Man sues Bellsouth after allegedly tripping on exposed wires on his own property
Anthony J. Milazzo, III GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man has sued a telecommunications company claiming he injured himself when he tripped over exposed wires owned by the company that were on his property.