News from August 2012
Jefferson Wal-mart sued by man who claims he fell on algae in garden center
Earl G. Perry GRETNA – A Texas man claims he was injured in a fall on the premises of a discount retailer.
Man files suit against city over photo speeding ticket enforcement
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans man is suing the city claiming a city program violates city code.
Class action lawsuit claims Depakote caused birth defects
Hingle NEW ORLEANS - A New Orleans mother has filed a class action lawsuit against the manufacturers of the drug Depakote, which claims the drug caused her child to be born with birth defects.
Alabama seaman sues claiming he suffered disabling injuries after falling down stairs
NEW ORLEANS - An Alabama seaman has filed a lawsuit against his employer claiming he suffered disabling injuries when he fell down the stairs on the vessel.
UPS sued after cargo falls off of freight truck and hits vehicle
NEW ORLEANS - United Parcel Service is sued by a motorist that claims his vehicle was damaged when cargo fell off of a freight truck and struck his car.
UPS sued after cargo falls off of freight truck and hits vehicle
Wilkins NEW ORLEANS - United Parcel Service is sued by a motorist that claims his vehicle was damaged when cargo fell off of a freight truck and struck his car.
Superdome sued by man who allegedly fell on stairs during Saints game
A New Orleans man is suing a local stadium for injuries he claims to have received while attending a professional football game.
Supreme Court to hear arguments on possible removal of Seventh Judicial District Court judge
Judge Leo Boothe's signature NEW ORLEANS – A northeastern Louisiana state judge is facing removal from the bench over alleged violations in the handling of a criminal case.
McDonald's sued by man who claims coffee burns in drive-through purchase
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is suing a local fast food establishment for injuries he claims to have received from coffee burns.
Lafayette School Board sued by non-tenured teacher's claiming wrongful termination
Superintendent Dr. Pat Cooper Two Lafayette teachers have filed suit against the local school board alleging they were wrongfully terminated.
Marine company accuses man of stealing over 12,000 gallons of fuel
Georges M. Legrand A Jefferson Parish man is being sued for allegedly stealing fuel from a marine business.
Louisiana College president plans to defy Affordable Care Act
Louisiana College President Joe Aguilard PINEVILLE – The president of a North Louisiana Baptist-affiliated college has vowed to defy provisions in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that would require the school to provide certain "emergency contraceptives" under their employee health plan.
Tenant sues landlord after tripping on stairs in rental location
GRETNA – A Texas woman has sued a Jefferson Parish landlord for injuries she claims to have received on her leased property.
Gas station sued by man who allegedly slipped and fell in store
GRETNA – A St. John woman has sued a Kenner gas station for injuries he claims to have received on its premises.
Woman sues Rouse's claiming injury after slipping in juice on floor
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman has sued a local grocery store after claiming she was injured on their premises.
Wrongful termination suit filed against Lafayette School District
Superintendent Dr. Pat Cooper Wrongful termination fled against Lafayette public school system alleges misuse of new tenure law
Deputy and Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office sued for negligence in car accident
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.
Spanish-speaking patient claims male nurse sexually battered her during examination
Robert B. Evans GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman has claimed a nurse sexually assaulted her during an examination.
New Orleans doctor sued for operating on wrong part of woman's face
Owen Leftwich, M.D. GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman has filed suit against a New Orleans-based opthamologist for injuries she claims occurred when he operated on the wrong part of her face.
Family sues doctor for allegedly misjudging tumor and exacerbating spread of cancer
GRETNA – A New Orleans family is suing a local doctor's practice for alleged improper healthcare.