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Steel fabrication company files $37K lawsuit against contractor for alleged non-payment
GRETNA – A steel fabricator is suing a local contractor for allegedly not fully paying for a 2012 subcontract on an apartment complex. Manufab Inc. filed suit against TKTMJ Inc. in the 24th Judicial District Court on May 7. Manufab Inc. claims that on Oct. 18, 2012 it was subcontracted by TKTMJ Inc. to fabricate and erect steel structures and other components on the Metairie Manor project located at 4937 York St. in Metairie.
Diabetic patient who had leg amputated sues doctor claiming medical malpractice
GRETNA – A diabetic patient who had to undergo an amputation is suing a doctor he claims could have saved his leg. Michael David Howard filed suit against Dr. Kathleen Williams, Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority and Jeffcare-Weft Jefferson in the 24th Judicial District Court on May 7. Howard asserts on January 2014 he went to the Jeffcare-Weft Jefferson in Marrero complaining of pain and discomfort in his foot.
Deepwater Horizon clawback requests go unheeded as only one questionable settlement repaid of $8 million in allegedly fraudulent claims
NEW ORLEANS – A special investigator appointed to root out wrongdoing in the Deepwater Horizon claims program has identified nearly $8 million in fraudulent claims payments he maintains should be returned, yet the judge overseeing the historic case has yet to approve most of the clawbacks. Ex-FBI director Louis Freeh, who was appointed by U.S.
Doctor accused of medical malpractice, disfiguring man in skin cancer removal surgery on nose
GRETNA – A man is suing his doctor claiming he is disfigured after undergoing a botched surgery to remove skin cancer from his nose.
Defense attorney, Jones Walker partner in as new Louisiana State Bar Association President
NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana State Bar Association has named white collar crime defense and corporate compliance attorney Mark A.
Bent’s RV sued by customer claiming they were sold defective vehicle
GRETNA – A local recreational vehicle dealer is being sued a customer who claims they were sold a defective vehicle.
Personal loan company sues client over alleged default on small loan
GRETNA – A personal loan company is suing a customer they claim defaulted on a small loan.
Wheelchair bound woman claims home elevator installation was faulty, not permitted
GRETNA – A disabled woman is suing a contractor for allegedly installing a faulty wheelchair lift in her home that cannot be repaired because it lacks the proper permit. Gilda Robertson filed suit against Patterson Structural Moving and Shoring LLC, C.N.
Chili’s sued after chair leg allegedly punctures, injures woman’s foot
GRETNA – A franchise restaurant is being sued by a man who claims a defective chair resulted in its leg puncturing her foot. Ronin-Lynn Disler filed suit against Brinker Louisiana Inc., Chili’s Grill and Bar and their insurer in the 24th Judicial District Court on May 6. Disler contends she was a customer at Chili’s Grill and Bar located at 1741 Manhattan Blvd. in Harvey when a chair leg, which did not have safety cap, punctured her foot.
Patient sues hospital over alleged non-removal of stitches that resulted in complications requiring surgery
GRETNA – A local hospital and doctor are being sued by a woman who claims they negligently left permanent stitches in her following a surgery that were not discovered until nearly there years later and required subsequent surgery to remove. Penny Weeks filed suit against Jefferson Parish Hospital Service District No. 2, East Jefferson General Hospital and Kathleen Sullivan M.D.
Zephyrs spectator claims foul ball hit him in face and blinded him in one eye
GRETNA – A minor league baseball team is being sued by a fan who claims he was blinded in one eye and suffered a brain injury after being struck in the face by a foul ball while attending a game. Don Wilson, and wife Barbara, filed suit against Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District and New Orleans Zephyrs Baseball Club LLC in the 24th Judicial District Court on May 5. Wilson alleges he was attending a Zephyr’s baseball game at Zephyr Field on May 6, 2014 and was seated behind the third bas
Wheelchair bound woman claims home elevator installation was faulty, not permitted
GRETNA – A disabled woman is suing a contractor for allegedly installing a faulty wheelchair lift in her home that cannot be repaired because it lacks the proper permit.
Chili’s sued after chair leg allegedly punctures, injures woman’s foot
GRETNA – A franchise restaurant is being sued by a man who claims a defective chair resulted in its leg puncturing her foot.
Zephyrs spectator claims foul ball hit him in face and blinded him in one eye
GRETNA – A minor league baseball team is being sued by a fan who claims he was blinded in one eye and suffered a brain injury after being struck in the face by a foul ball while attending a game.
Patient sues hospital over alleged non-removal of stitches that resulted in complications requiring surgery
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Toilet leak leads to lawsuit against manufacturer
GRETNA – A property insurer is suing a toilet manufacturer for allegedly producing a defective toilet that damaged one of its customer’s homes. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, a real party in interest and suborn of Frank T.
Cox Communications sued by woman alleging injury in trip over exposed wire
GRETNA – A local cable provider is being sued by a woman who claims she received severe and disabling injuries in a trip over an exposed cable. Carolyn Woolridge filed suit against Cox Communications Louisiana LLC and their insurer in the 24th Judicial District Court on May 4. Woolridge alleges that on June 7, 2014 she left her apartment located at 2209 Argyll St. in Harvey and tripped over cable wire on the ground belonging to Cox Communications.
Deputy accused of calling man ‘liberal’ before attacking him at UPS Store; Heated discussion over illegal immigration got things started
GRETNA – A customer of a local UPS store is suing one of its employees who also is a St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s reserve deputy for attacking him. Emile Miller filed suit against Steven Berry, Roby Corporation, The UPS Store, Thomas C.
Taxi driver sued for allegedly running over bicyclist
GRETNA – A bicyclist is suing a taxi cab driver for allegedly running him over. Richard Ory filed suit against Mahmoud Ismael and Atlas Financial Holdings Inc. in the 24th Judicial District Court on May 4. Ory claims that on May 4, 2014 he was riding his bicycle on West Esplanade Ave. in Metairie when Ismael drove his taxi cab out of a driveway, striking him in the process.
Deputy accused of calling man 'liberal' before attacking him at UPS Store; Heated discussion over illegal immigration got things started
GRETNA – A customer of a local UPS store is suing one of its employees who also is a St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s reserve deputy for attacking him.