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Recent News About Metairie

• Apartment building owner claims government contractor used property in constructing levee wall

  By Kyle Barnett | Tuesday, Aug 28, 2012 @ 12:16am

  Julie Steed Kammer NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans apartment building owner is suing a government contractor claiming a part of its property was excavated without permission during the building of flood control structures.

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• Marine engineer files lawsuit after falling from ladder

  By Michelle Keahey | Monday, Aug 27, 2012 @ 3:52am

  Recile NEW ORLEANS - A marine engineer has filed a personal injury lawsuit that claims he fell while descending a ladder due to the ladder's defects.

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• Local bar sued by men who claim illegal gaming made bar target for armed robbery

  By Kyle Barnett | Monday, Aug 27, 2012 @ 12:43am

  GRETNA – Two men are suing a local bar for injuries they claim occurred during a robbery by unknown individuals.

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• Former employee claims furniture store did not promote him because of his race

  By Kyle Barnett | Friday, Aug 24, 2012 @ 7:54am

  GRETNA – A salesman for a Jefferson Parish furniture store claims he was overlooked for a promotion due to his race.

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• Developer being sued for alleged nonpayment by building contractor

  By Kyle Barnett | Friday, Aug 24, 2012 @ 12:39am

  NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans-based developer has been sued by a building contractor for alleged non-payment for services and materials rendered.

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• Wal-Mart sued in alleged yogurt induced slip and fall

  By Kyle Barnett | Wednesday, Aug 22, 2012 @ 1:00am

  John W. Redmann GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a discount retailer for injuries she claims to have received on its premises.

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• Jefferson Wal-mart sued by man who claims he fell on algae in garden center

  By Kyle Barnett | Tuesday, Aug 21, 2012 @ 12:35am

  Earl G. Perry GRETNA – A Texas man claims he was injured in a fall on the premises of a discount retailer.

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• McDonald's sued by man who claims coffee burns in drive-through purchase

  By Kyle Barnett | Monday, Aug 20, 2012 @ 12:00am

  GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is suing a local fast food establishment for injuries he claims to have received from coffee burns.

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• Tenant sues landlord after tripping on stairs in rental location

  By Kyle Barnett | Friday, Aug 17, 2012 @ 5:37am

  GRETNA – A Texas woman has sued a Jefferson Parish landlord for injuries she claims to have received on her leased property.

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• Woman sues Rouse's claiming injury after slipping in juice on floor

  By Kyle Barnett | Friday, Aug 17, 2012 @ 12:42am

  GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman has sued a local grocery store after claiming she was injured on their premises.

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• Deputy and Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office sued for negligence in car accident

  By Kyle Barnett | Thursday, Aug 16, 2012 @ 12:00am

  GRETNA – A New Orleans woman is suing a local law enforcement agency and one of its officers claiming their negligence led to her injuries in a car accident.

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• Family sues doctor for allegedly misjudging tumor and exacerbating spread of cancer

  By Kyle Barnett | Wednesday, Aug 15, 2012 @ 10:45am

  GRETNA – A New Orleans family is suing a local doctor's practice for alleged improper healthcare.

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• Hip replacement surgery suit filed by man claiming his leg was shortened

  By Kyle Barnett | Wednesday, Aug 15, 2012 @ 10:16am

  GRETNA – A Metairie doctor has been sued by a man claiming his hip replacement was not performed correctly.

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• Clearview Mall candy store cited by Sheriff for over $40k in back taxes

  By Kyle Barnett | Friday, Aug 10, 2012 @ 8:00am

  GRETNA – A Metairie-based candy store has been served by the local sheriff's office for alleged non-payment of taxes.

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• Attorney sued for allegedly not filing divorce settlement in timely manner

  By Kyle Barnett | Thursday, Aug 9, 2012 @ 8:53am

  Michelle Myer-Bennett GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman has filed a legal malpractice suit against the attorney who represented her during her divorce.

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• Knights of Sparta sued by float driver

  By Kyle Barnett | Thursday, Aug 9, 2012 @ 2:00am

  NEW ORLEANS – A Mardi Gras Krewe has been sued by tractor driver who was allegedly injured during parade.

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• Country Club sued by former employees in post-Katrina termination

  By Kyle Barnett | Wednesday, Aug 8, 2012 @ 12:00am

  NEW ORLEANS – Two former employees of a St. Tammany Parish country club have sued their former employer.

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• Man sues after allegedly stepping on live power line in store parking lot

  By Kyle Barnett | Wednesday, Aug 8, 2012 @ 12:00am

  GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is suing a number of plaintiffs for injuries he received when he received electrical shock.

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• Elevator company sued when home elevator allegedly plummets thee stories

  By Kyle Barnett | Tuesday, Aug 7, 2012 @ 12:11am

  Terry B. Loup GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing an elevator company for injuries she claims to have received when her home elevator allegedly failed and crashed to the bottom floor of her home.

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• New Orleans man sues Spain's Consular Office claiming age discrimination

  By Michelle Keahey | Friday, Aug 3, 2012 @ 4:18am

  NEW ORLEANS - The vice-chancellor of the Consulate General of Spain in Houston has filed an age discrimination lawsuit that claims he was forced into retirement.

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