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Man alleges he was laughed at, called a “fraud” after being injured in trip and fall at Danny and Clydes
GRETNA – A man is claiming permanent diability for injuries alleged suffered in a trip over a loaded hand truck.
Fee dispute involving law firm accused of filing fraudulent BP claim reveals secret referral system lawyers used to generate claims
NEW ORLEANS – A law firm that has been banned from representing Deepwater Horizon claimants is facing multiple clawback requests including one worth $221,000.
Heavy equipment rental company sued for pursuing $208K claim against client who damaged crane rental
GRETNA – A heavy equipment rental company is being sued by a client who damaged a crane during transit, saying it was wrongfully asked to pay over $200,000 to replace the equipment.
Flooring company sued for allegedly selling, installing defective hardwood flooring
GRETNA – A Metairie couple is suing a flooring company claiming it installed defective flooring in their home. Megan Aguilar and Roy Aguilar Jr. filed suit against Perque Carpet & Drapery Limited and Armstrong World Industries Inc. in the 24th Judicial District Court on June 18.
Massage therapy studio sues therapist for opening competing business, wrongfully taking client list
GRETNA – A massage therapist is being sued by her former employer for allegedly stealing his client list, setting up a competing massage therapy studio nearby and successfully soliciting their business.
Plus Concrete Inc. officers sue business partner for alleged misappropriation of funds
GRETNA – The officers of a concrete company are suing a fellow officer they claim misappropriated funds from their business.
Family Dollar sued over woman’s allegedly injuries from fall over parking stop
GRETNA – A local discount retailer is being sued by a woman who claims it is responsible for injuries in a trip and fall over a parking stop.
Casino sued by woman who claims she swallowed broken glass from beer bottle
GRETNA – A casino is being sued by a patron who claims she swallowed glass from a broken beer bottle. Gaffney Matherne filed suit against Treasure Chest Casino LLC, Treasure Chest Casino and two unknown employees in the 24th Judicial District Court on June 16.
Lawyer says plaintiffs who opted out of the BP settlement deserve justice; Brent Coon files request for cases to be moved to state court
NEW ORLEANS – More than five years after the Deepwater Horizon explosion and the subsequent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, attorney Brent Coon and more than 3,000 of his clients have not received a hearing on their legal claims against BP PLC.
HVAC subcontractor sues for $21K over alleged non-payment
GRETNA – An HVAC subcontractor is suing a company over its alleged failure to fully pay for the work.
Marine company sues insurance broker after bearing $650K settlement costs over accident
GRETNA – A marine company is suing an insurance broker and his company for allegedly not selecting the proper insurance policy, leaving it open to a $650,000 liability payment to an injured employee.
Loop Linen Service sues restaurant owner for more than $20K for canceling linen service
GRETNA – A linen service is suing a local restaurant and its owner for more than $20,000 after allegedly canceling a linen service contract just months into a five-year contracted period.
Realtor, former homeowner sued for allegedly not disclosing defects
GRETNA – A woman who purchased a home is suing the seller, her real estate agent and inspector for allegedly failing to disclose several problems with the property.
Water heater manufacturer sued by property insurer of Metairie law firm
GRETNA – A property insurance company is suing a water heater manufacturer after a unit allegedly failed and flooded a Metairie law firm.
Correction: Broadcaster sues church for $7.3K in fees
GRETNA – A broadcasting company is suing a local church claiming it is owed $7.3 million. LeSEA Broadcasting Corp. filed suit against House of Hope Fellowship Inc. in the 24th Judicial District Court on June 12.
Family of elderly man who died after fall sue doctor, nurse practitioner
GRETNA – The relatives of an 88-year-old man who died after falling and suffering a head injury are suing the medical health professionals responsible for his care. Lena Roberts and Linda Murry, both individually and on behalf of their deceased husband and natural father John B.
Cox sued over accident after man’s ATV was caught up in cable
GRETNA – A Lafitte man is suing a local cable company claiming it left cabling on his property which he ran over with his ATV nine years later, causing him to suffer disabling injuries.
Man sued for allegedly not repaying $9K loan
GRETNA – A local lender is suing a man who allegedly refuses to repay a small loan. Springleaf Financial Services of Louisiana Inc. filed suit against John J. Cotton in the 24th Judicial District Court on June 9.
City of Gretna sued by woman over fall on public sidewalk
GRETNA – A woman who fell on a public sidewalk is suing the City of Gretna over her alleged injuries.
Tenant sued for allegedly breaching lease, not paying rent for four months
GRETNA – The owners of a rental property are suing a tenant they had to evict for allegedly not paying rent. Bijou and Mahdohkt Dory Motaghedi filed suit against D’Juna Chandler in the 24th Judicial District Court on June 10.