News from 2012
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.
Gonzales Dollar General sued in slip and fall
Spencer H. Calahan DONALDSONVILLE – An Ascension Parish woman is suing a discount retailer for injuries she claims she received on the premises.
Bloodmobile operator sued by man claiming back injuries from chair
DONALDSONVILLE – An Ascension Parish man is suing an Orleans Parish bloodmobile operator for injuries he claims occurred in one of its units.
Medical malpractice lawsuit claims patient paralyzed after nurses fracture spine
Simien Jr. NEW ORLEANS - Suffering from paralysis from the waist down, Curtis Hamilton has filed a lawsuit against Ochsner Health Systems Inc. d/b/a Ochsner Medical Center and Ochsner Clinic Foundation that claims his spine was fractured when nurses attempted to pick him up from a recliner.
Woman sues claiming Zocor drug caused kidney problems
Lemmon NEW ORLEANS - Claiming she is now suffering from kidney problems, a Thibodaux woman has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of the prescription drug Zocor, a cholesterol lowering medication.
Mother claims child's birth defects caused by Zoloft
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NEW ORLEANS - A Jefferson Parish mom has filed a lawsuit that claims her son's birth defects were the result of her using the antidepressant Zoloft during pregnancy.
Lawsuit filed over fatal boat accident at Back Levee Canal
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NEW ORLEANS - The family of a deceased boater has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against another boater for traveling too fast on a blind turn in the Back Levee Canal.
Truck driver sues after suffering injuries during unloading of truck
Jolivette-Brown NEW ORLEANS - A truck driver has filed a personal injury lawsuit that claims he suffered serious injuries when a customer prematurely released his truck's load.
Family Dollar sued by woman in slip and fall
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing a local retailer for injuries she claims occurred on its premises.
Vendor sues New Orleans boat show for injuries
George P. Vourvoulias, III NEW ORLEANS – A Michigan man is suing a New Orleans-based boat show for injuries he claims to have received as a vendor during the exposition.
Carwash operator suing carwash machine manufacturer
NEW ORLEANS – The operator of five local car washes is suing a manufacturer of a car wash machine.