News from June 2012
Woman sues dentist for allegedly allowing infection to progress
A Jefferson parish woman is suing her dentist after he allegedly misdiagnosed her mouth infection and let it progress following a procedure.
Jack in the Box corporate headquarters sued by man in local slip and fall
DONALDSONVILLE – A Destrehan man is suing a national food chain for injuries he claims to have received in a fall at a Gonzales location.
Former inmate of Orleans Parish Prison injured while climbing into bunk, sues
Orleans Parish Prison NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman who was incarcerated in the Orleans Parish Prison is suing the prison's operator for not providing proper medical attention.
Couple disagrees over settlement from landlord
Matthew A. Zifle NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans man is seeking to force his child's mother to consider a settlement offer from their landlord for injures their child allegedly received at their residence.
Sears sued after woman severs fingers catching falling hedger
Gaines NEW ORLEANS - A lawsuit has been filed against Sears after the handle on a hedger broke causing the user to catch the tool and the user's fingers to be cut in the process.
Class action alleges Simply Orange is not pure juice
Moreland NEW ORLEANS - A federal class action alleges that Coca-Cola is falsely advertising its Simply Orange orange juice as all pure and natural, when the juice is actually heavily processed and flavored.
Jefferson Parish man sues over injuries allegedly caused by I-Flow pain pump
Giordano NEW ORLEANS - A Jefferson Parish man has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of a pain pump that allegedly caused injuries after it was implanted in his shoulders.
Jindal and Vitter criticize high court's support of healthcare act
U.S. Senator David Vitter and Governor Bobby Jindal BATON ROUGE – Governor Bobby Jindal and Senator David Vitter have released statements in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court upholding the Affordable Care Act.
Woman sues Treasure Chest Casino and shuttle driver after falling down bus steps
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a local casino for injuries she claims she received aboard one of its shuttle buses.
New Orleans Original Daiquiris sued by man hit with glass bottle
An Ascension Parish man is suing the local outlet of a chain daiquiri store and bar after he was allegedly hit by a glass bottle thrown by one of its patrons.
Local church accused of not serving milk with lunches paid for by federal food program
Pastor Herbert H. Rowe, Jr. NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans-based church has been targeted by a federal nutrition assistance program for not serving milk with lunches served through a food program.
Marerro woman files asbestos suit related to second hand exposure
NEW ORLEANS – A Marrero woman has filed an asbestos exposure suit against multiple defendants for allegedly contributing to her secondhand exposure to asbestos.
Linen service sues restaurant claiming it breached service contract
Michael S. Furtell GRETNA – A linen service is suing a restaurant it claims it had a service contract through 2015, but later did not fulfill the contract.
Property inspector files suit after stairs allegedly fall out from under him
Robert P. Charbonnet GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is suing a property owner for injuries he claims to have received on while inspecting their property.
Man who had been drinking alcohol all day sues homeowner after slipping on their pool deck
DONALDSONVILLE – A Hammond man is suing a homeowner he was visiting for injuries he allegedly received when he was allowed to swim at the home.
Lamar advertising suing advertiser for unpaid bill
DONALDSONVILLE – A national billboard advertising chain is suing an advertiser for not paying their account balance.
St. James Parish Hospital sued for disability discrimination
NEW ORLEANS - Hospital employee Anissa G. Allen filed suit against St. James Parish Hospital on June 22 in federal court in New Orleans claiming she was terminated for not hearing a page over the intercom.
Family sues Carnival Cruise claiming false imprisonment; 87-year-old allegedly interrogated before boarding
Fagan NEW ORLEANS - After being detained for a few hours and not being allowed to board a cruise ship, a New Orleans family has filed a lawsuit against Carnival Cruise Lines for false imprisonment and illegal detention.
West Jefferson Medical Center sued in wrongful death case
West Jefferson Medical Center GRETNA – The family of a deceased is suing a local hospital and its medical staff who they allege contributed to her death following minor heart surgery.
Suit filed against road contractor by veterinarian over Causeway road project
Wilbur J. "Bill" Babin, Jr. GRETNA – A Metairie-based veterinarian is suing a road constructor and a state department for damages he claims happened on his business site due to road construction.