News from 2012
Home Depot sued after shopper hit in head by metal pipe
NEW ORLEANS - A Home Depot shopper is suing the store claiming he was struck in the head by a heavy metal pipe, which fell from a lumber bin.
Deckhand sues claiming lifting heavy wire caused disabling back injury
Bruno NEW ORLEANS - A deckhand has filed a lawsuit against his employer that claims he suffered permanent injuries to his back when he lifted heavy wire from the river.
Construction company blamed for man's trip and fall accident
Tonry NEW ORLEANS - A St. Bernard Parish man claims a construction company failed to properly take down a fence causing him to trip and fall over wire.
Shoring company sued for alleged improper work on home lift
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a New Orleans-based shoring company for allegedly doing improper and defective work when raising her home.
NFL sued in Orleans Parish by former player Roosevelt Taylor
Herbert A. Cade NEW ORLEANS – The National Football League is being sued by a former professional football player from New Orleans.
Health insurance company sued by customer for allegedly not funding medical procedure
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman has sued a major health insurance company for allegedly denying coverage for a procedure.
Toilet supplier sued by insurer for home's water damage
NEW ORLEANS – A national insurance agency has filed a lawsuit against a toilet product supplier for property damage.
Walmart sued by woman by woman who claims she slipped in vomit
GRETNA – A Kenner woman is suing a national retailer for injuries she claims to have received on its premises.
Subcontractor sues contractor for non-payment
GRETNA – A Kenner sub-contractor is suing a Metairie contractor for allegedly not paying for completed work.
Jefferson Parish sues barge company for allegedly running crane into Lapalco bridge
Lapalco bridge GRETNA – The Jefferson Parish government has sued a shipping company for allegedly running into a local bridge.
Wrongful death case claims worker was crushed by wall he was pressure washing
John H. Denenea, Jr. NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing a number of commercial entities for the death of her ex-husband.
Walgreens sued for allegedly dispensing wrong dosage
Lillie E. Joyce NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing a local pharmacy alleging she received an incorrect dosage on a prescription.
Woman who allegedly fell because of cracked sidewalk sues condo association
Warren P. McKenna NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans condominium association is being sued by a woman who allegedly tripped and fell on a crack in the sidewalk in front of the building.
Sub-contractor sues contractor for nonpayment
NEW ORLEANS – A sub-contractor has sued a contractor claiming it has not been paid.
Woman's family sues Ochsner Clinic over med mal claims
Glyn J. Godwin GRETNA – The family of a deceased woman has sued a few medical professionals and a hospital over claims of medical malpractice.
Man sues Days Inn for allegedly being exposed to toxic mold
Daryl J. Daigle GRETNA – A Missouri man has sued a local hotel that is part of national chain for allegedly being exposed to toxic mold.
Study reveals Louisiana is perceived as second worst legal environment in country
Leigh Ann Schell and Melissa Landry NEW ORLEANS – An annual survey ranking states based on the perception of their legal climates was released today finding Louisiana has the second worst perception in the country.
Kmart sued by woman who claims entire body injured when employee pushed dolly into foot
Seth H. Schaumberg GRETNA – A New Orleans woman claims she was injured by an employee while shopping at a Belle Chasse retail store.
ADA lawsuit critic describes some cases in New Orleans as 'drive-by litigation'
David Whitaker NEW ORLEANS – A slew of Americans with Disabilities Act lawsuits filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana in the past year have one local defense attorney questioning the motives of the attorneys who file them.
State Representative sues city department and neighbors over zoning violations
Neil Abramson NEW ORLEANS – A state representative from New Orleans has sued a city department and his neighbors for allegedly violating city building codes.