Louisiana Record reports News
Republicans snub AG Buddy Caldwell’s reelection effort
BATON ROUGE — Incumbent Louisiana Attorney General James “Buddy” Caldwell has been passed up by the Louisiana Republican Party in favor of opponent Jeff Landry.
Dillards sued for allegedly wrongfully detaining suspected shoplifter
GRETNA – A 57-year-old woman is suing a corporate retailer claiming she was wrongfully detained at one of and accused of shoplifting.
Crescent Ford Truck Sales accused of leaving rag in oil pan, leading to engine failure
GRETNA – A corporate trucking company is suing a local car dealership and auto repair garage after a mechanic allegedly left a rag in a semi’s engine, causing more than $19,000 in damage to the vehicle.
Lawsuit claims Treasure Chest Casino shuttle bus driver closed door on man, injuring him
GRETNA – A man has field a lawsuit against a local casino claiming he was injured when a shuttle bus driver closed a door on him. Darnell Baloney filed suit against Treasure Chest Casino LLC and an unknown driver in the 24th Judicial District Court on June 9.
Woman sues, claims building owner is responsible for broken teeth, arm
GRETNA – A commercial building owner is being sued by a woman who claims she broke her teeth and her arm in a fall in a parking lot.
Contractor, Jefferson Parish sued by homeowner over alleged damage to home from vibrations
GRETNA – A homeowner is suing a contractor for allegedly damaging his home while doing demolition and construction work on his street.
Ochsner, doctors sued after stroke victim allegedly inhales food
GRETNA – A hospital and a group of doctors are being sued for allegedly not properly monitoring a stroke victim and improperly providing him with solid food that allegedly contributed to his death.
Premier Nissan sued over car fire
GRETNA – A woman who claims her car caught fire after an oil change and inspection is suing a local car dealer for allegedly defective work.
Deepwater Horizon fee committee named; Plaintiffs’ attorneys to make suggestions on own pay
NEW ORLEANS – A group of plaintiffs’ attorneys involved in the Deepwater Horizon settlement have been appointed to oversee suggestions for the pay they will receive for settling the case.
McDonald’s sued by customer alleging injury in slip and fall on grease
GRETNA – A local fast food restaurant is being sued by a customer who claims he was injured after slipping and falling on grease on its sidewalk.
Condo association sued for allegedly not repairing roof, allowing severe damage to unit
GRETNA – A condo association is being sued by a resident for allegedly not repairing a roof and running afoul of the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Roofing company sued for allegedly faulty installation, breach of warranty
GRETNA – A roofing contractor and its insurers are being sued for allegedly installing a faulty roof and breach of warranty.
Painter sues over alleged disfigurement, disability after fall from ladder
GRETNA – A painter is suing the owners of a local building for injuries he claims to have received in fall from a ladder.
Allegedly faulty installation of HVAC unit at issue in lawsuit
GRETNA – A homeowner is suing an HVAC contractor over the installation of an air conditioning and heating unit in his home.
Medical malpractice claim filed against Ochsner, doctors over patient’s death
GRETNA – The grandmother of man who died after a diagnostic procedure that allegedly perforated his colon and caused a pulmonary embolism is suing.
Numerous apartment tenants sue over alleged illnesses due to mold
GRETNA – An apartment complex owner is being sued by several tenants who claim they were sickened by mold stemming from water intrusion due to Hurricane Isaac.
Homeowner who took $50K loan to repair Hurricane Katrina sued for alleged non-payment
GRETNA – A man who claims he provided a personal loan for the rebuilding of another man's home damaged in Hurricane Katrina is suing over alleged non-payment.
Dollar General sued by woman who claims her foot was stuck in spilled soda, causing her to fall
GRETNA – A discount retailer is being sued by a woman who claims she stepped in spilled soda causing her foot to get stuck, resulting in her falling.
Class action field against retirement system and Jefferson Parish School Board
GRETNA – A former bus driver for the Jefferson Parish School Board claims that the state school retirement system has failed to reimburse him for funds that were improperly paid into the system.
Personal injury attorney sued for $257K over medical services for clients
GRETNA – A medical service provider is suing a personal injury attorney for unpaid fees for medical diagnostics and treatments they allegedly provided his clients.