News from November 2012
Albertsons sued by woman claiming box of produce fell on head
BATON ROUGE – A St. Tammany Parish woman is suing a Baton Rouge supermarket franchise after she allegedly suffered injuries on its premises.
Baton Rouge J.C. Penney sued in slip and fall
Michael T. Beckers BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge Parish woman is suing a department store after she allegedly suffered injuries on its premises.
Louisiana's business climate on the ballot
Don Briggs,President,Louisiana Oil and Gas Association BATON ROUGE - The presidential elections have come and gone. However, another election is still undecided.
Marriot Hotel being sued over man's slip in puddle
Byron M. Hutchinson NEW ORLEANS – A Texas man is suing the Marriot Corp. claiming that he slipped and fell on a puddle of water upon his entrance into the bathroom of his hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton in New Orleans.
Parents of child run over in apartment parking lot sue property owner
James A. Hatch GRETNA – The parents of a child who was run over by a vehicle while playing in the parking lot of the apartment complex they inhabited is suing the property owner for damages.
Siding and window dealer sued by former salesmen over commissions
Jody Forester Jackson GRETNA – A New Orleans-based siding and window dealer is being sued by six former salesmen who claim they did not receive commission on sales for the company.
Hospital sued after patient who had knee replaced died of heart attack
Harry T. Widman GRETNA – The family of a St. Charles Parish man who died while under the care of a local hospital is suing for damages for wrongful death.
Humana sued by breast cancer patient alleging coverage was denied
J. Kenton Parsons GRETNA – A national healthcare insurance provider is being sued by a local woman who was allegedly refused health insurance after she contracted breast cancer.
Ochsner Hospital sued after complications led to kidney removal
Clifford F. Cardone GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a local hospital after her kidney had to be removed due to alleged complications during surgery she was undergoing.
Harrah's New Orleans sued for alleged damages
NEW ORLEANS – A patron of Harrah's New Orleans is suing for damages after allegedly sustaining injuries on the premises of the casino.
DWI charge leads to suit against NOPD Police Officer
NEW ORLEANS – A man involved in an auto accident and charged with DWI claims that the NOPD had no probable cause to charge him with that offense. He attributes his state of mind to a head injury and is suing for alleged damages.
Samsung sued for allegedly not providing requested documents to trademark company
Richard F. Zimmerman, Jr. BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge Parish trademark company is asking a district court for a permanent injunction and/or declaratory judgment against an international technology corporation that allegedly violated a contract agreement.
Construction company sued for breach of contract
BATON ROUGE – A Greensburg fabricating company is suing a Metairie construction company for alleged breach of contract.
New Orleans dentist sued by woman who claims implant procedure was done incorrectly
GRETNA – A Georgia woman has filed suit against a New Orleans dentist for alleged medical malpractice.
Woman sues gas station claiming she broke ankle on broken concrete
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a local gas station for injuries she claims to have received on their premises.
Woman who underwent removal of thryroid sues doctor for malpractice
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a local doctor for medical malpractice after she continues to suffer side effects from what was deemed to be a simple out-patient surgery.
Winn-Dixie sued by woman claiming she slipped and fell
James Carter NEW ORLEANS – A woman shopping at the Winn-Dixie on Chef Menteur Highway in Orleans Parish claims she slipped and fell on the premises and is suing for damages.
Trustees sued for selling allegedly defective property to couple
Joseph R. Ward GRETNA – A trust is being sued by a couple who bought a home from it for allegedly not disclosing the home's defects.
Condo owner sued over proliferation of bed bugs
GRETNA – A condominium owner is being sued by his condominium association for spreading bugs due to his alleged hoarding.