Covington
Recent News About Covington
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Laborer struck by car while on scaffolding sues
GRETNA – A laborer who was working atop a set of scaffolding when a vehicle allegedly ran into it and injured him is suing. -
Louisiana AG political contributors reap lucrative legal contracts in BP litigation; Biggest contractor, caught napping in court, has reaped $12M
Louisiana Attorney General James "Buddy" Caldwell -
Leasing company sues barge operator over funds owed
A maritime equipment leasing company has sued a client, alleging breach of contract. -
Quadriplegic client accuses law firm of malpractice, claims he was misled into accepting bad settlement
COVINGTON – A man who became a quadriplegic after a car accident is suing the law firm who represented him in a personal lawsuit after it allegedly received $1.4 million in legal fees without his knowledge or agreement. -
Shipping company sued by deckhand for firing after allegedly suffering and complaining of heat stroke
GRETNA – A deckhand is pursuing a Jones Act claim against his former employer after he allegedly suffered heat stroke in the course and scope of his work and was fired for admitting he had suffered the illness during the scope of his work. -
Medical center sues Jefferson Parish over lack of insurance coverage for employee
GRETNA – The Jefferson Parish government is being sued by a local medical center seeking $34,000 in unpaid medical services incurred by a government worker. -
Widow of motorcyclist who died from accident injuries claims medical malpractice
GRETNA – The widow of a motorcyclist who died following an accident is suing the hospital that treated him claiming it did not transport him quickly enough or do emergency surgery that could have saved his life. -
Liposuction patient sues doctor claiming medical malpractice
GRETNA – A patient who underwent laser liposuction is sung her doctor and his clinic for allegedly not properly diagnosing a potentially fatal and debilitating condition she suffered the day of the surgery. -
Homeowners sue insurer, agent after purchasing home based on faulty flood insurance quote
GRETNA – A pair of homeowners are suing their flood insurer and insurance agent for allegedly providing them with a false insurance quote causing them to buy a home they would not have bought otherwise. -
After shattering glass door in fall, woman alleges injury and sues
East Jefferson General HospitalGRETNA – A woman is suing after she allegedly shattered a glass door in a fall at the entrance of a local hospital and medical care provider.Deborah Hallal, and husband George, filed suit against Walter H. Eversmeyer and East Jefferson General Hospital in the 24th Judicial District Court on Sept. 26.Hallal contends that she was a patient at a rheumatology and rehabilitation -
Exxon and pipe cleaning vendor sued over alleged cancer deaths of parents from exposure to radioactive materials
GRETNA – A Gretna man is suing a multinational oil company and one of its vendors that he alleges exposed him and his parents, who died from cancer, to radioactive materials created by the process of drilling for oil. -
Dog walker sued over allegedly 'ferocious' dog attack that left three year old with facial scars
GRETNA – The father of a girl who was allegedly bitten in the face by a dog is suing the girl’s mother as well as others over her injuries. -
Former girlfriend sues over ownership interest in home
GRETNA – The alleged former girlfriend of a married man is suing him over allegedly lying to her about transferring half of home ownership before they broke up. -
Health insurer sued by hospital for allegedly not paying for patient’s care
GRETNA – A local hospital is suing a health insurance provider for allegedly not paying for a patient’s medical treatment. -
Restaurant sued by homeowner over street congestion, noise pollution
GRETNA – A local homeowner is suing a neighboring restaurant for allegedly not providing proper parking for customers resulting in congestion on area streets and for producing noise pollution. -
Home elevation contractor sues homeowner for breach of contract
GRETNA – A contractor is suing a local homeowner for allegedly breaching a contract in elevating a home. -
Racetrac sued, accused of negligence after customer’s reported fall
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is suing Racetrac for negligence after allegedly slipping and falling in a Covington convenience store. -
Winn Dixie sued by customer in slip and fall suit
COVINGTON – A local woman is suing a Slidell grocery store after allegedly slipping and falling in a clear substance.
