News from September 2012
Man sues Teachers Retirement System for multiple denied disability appeals
BATON ROUGE – An Ascension Parish man is suing a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana after he was denied disability after multiple appeals.
Company sued for allegedly occupying deceased woman's property illegally
Joseph L. Montgomery NEW ORLEANS - A representative for the succession of a deceased New Orleans resident is suing a business alleging it illegally occupied the property of the deceased.
Cleaning company sued by woman who slipped and fell on Municipal Court stairs
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman has sued a company she claims is responsible for the upkeep of the premises where she allegedly slipped and fell.
Fifth Circuit reverses self in Katrina case against army engineers
Smith NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has reversed itself in a Hurricane Katrina case over the liability of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Former University of New Orleans administrator sues UL system board, former Chancellor
Ronald L. Wilson NEW ORLEANS - Former University of New Orleans Director of Records/ Registration is suing the board of supervisors and former chancellor of the University of New Orleans alleging defamation of character and infringing on her right to due process of law.
Daycare sued by parents alleging child was injured while under their supervision
K. Adam Avin NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans daycare is being sued by parents alleging their child was left unsupervised, which resulted in the child being injured.
Nursing home sued by residents for alleged injuries due to patio chairs
Donna J. Grodner BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge couple is suing a residential nursing home after the plaintiffs allegedly fell to the ground and suffered injuries when metal patio chairs collapsed beneath them.
Former employee claims racial discrimination at car dealership led to termination
Gerry Lane dealership A former salesman at a local car dealership claims he was wrongfully terminated after being subjected to racial discrimination.
Baton Rouge Wal-Mart sued in slip and fall
Scott T. Gegenheimer A Baton Rouge retailer is being sued by a woman who claims she was injured in a fall on their premises.
Hooters sued in slip-and-fall case
BATON ROUGE - A Baton Rouge woman is suing a restaurant franchise after claiming she was injured in a fall on their premises.
Woman who claims hair product made her hair fall out sues for cost of wigs
Vergie L. Riley BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge woman is suing a hair care corporation after on of their products allegedly made her hair fall out.
Mayor Landrieu sued by former law enforcement officer alleging improper termination
Donovan A. Livaccari NEW ORLEANS - A former city of New Orleans law enforcement officer is suing the mayor of New Orleans, the city and numerous city departments for alleged improper termination of employment.
New Orleans bar and grill sued by former grill cook for alleged defamation of character
NEW ORLEANS - A former grill cook at a New Orleans bar is suing the bar and it's owner for alleged defamation of character.
Family asks for medical review panel over blood test delay
NEW ORLEANS – The death of a woman who was under the treatment of a home health care agency has led her family to request a medical review panel look into the case.
Broken pinky leads to suit against mental health unit of LSU hospital
David R. Aden NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing the behavioral health unit of a hospital for injuries she claims to have received on its premises.
Employee terminated over bag lunch disagreement sues employer for slander
NEW ORLEANS – An Iowa woman is suing her former New orleans-based employer for alleged slander.
Medical review panel sought by family of man who allegedly died post-surgery
NEW ORLEANS – The wife of a man who died during surgery is requesting a medical review panel review the surgeon who was conducting the operation.
Work release convict suing former employer for back wages
GRETNA – A former convict who was working under a work release program for Terrebonne Parish is suing his former employer for non-payment of wages.
Developer sues over deposit after property deal falls through
Lance C. McCardle NEW ORLEANS – A real estate developer is suing a company it was buying a property from after the deal fell through and their deposit on the property was not returned.
New Orleans family sues home contractor and materials supplier over Chinese drywall
Russ M. Herman GRETNA – A New Orleans family is suing a Kenner-based contractor over allegedly defective drywall.