News from 2012
Woman sues local Wal-Mart after allegedly being severely injured in fall at store
Ron A. Austin GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a local retailer for injuries she claims to have received on its premises.
Stein Mart sued by woman who allegedly broke ankle after slipping on hanger
Richard B. Eason, II GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a local clothing store for injuries she claims to have received in a fall in a dressing room.
Orleans Shoring suing customer for alleged non-payment
GRETNA – A Harahan-based shoring company is suing a Kenner woman for allegedly non-payment of services.
Punitive damages sought in second wrongful death case filed in a week against Intracoastal Tubular Services
Jeremiah A. Sprague GRETNA – The son of a deceased oil pipe cleaner has filed suit against numerous defendants for his father's death allegedly due to radiation exposure from oil drilling activities.
Woman sues hospital for alleged perforated colon during surgery
Jason C. Macfetters GRETNA – A local hospital and medical professionals have been sued by a woman who claims she was subject to medical malpractice.
Belladonna Spa sued by real estate broker on breach of contract claims
Belladonna Spa GRETNA – A New Orleans spa has been sued by a real estate broker for breach of contract after they allegedly terminated an agreement.
Man sues after allegedly injuring himself in slip and fall at shopping center
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is suing a number of defendants for injuries he claims to have received in a slip and fall incident.
Deckhand sues employer over allegedly drunk co-workers
NEW ORLEANS - A deckhand has filed a lawsuit against his employer claiming that he was injured because other deckhands were either intoxicated or passed out and could not help him make a connection to an empty fuel barge.
Family of man who allegedly choked to death on dentures sues Ochsner Medical Center
NEW ORLEANS – The family of a deceased patient is suing a local medical facility claiming wrongful death.
McGuire's Pub being sued by fight promoters
McGuire's Pub on Magazine St. in New Orleans. NEW ORLEANS - A Louisiana-based fight promotion company is suing a local venue for alleged breach of contract.
Bus driver sued for collision after allegedly running stop sign
BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge woman is suing a bus driver and the East Baton Rouge School Board after she the bus collided with her vehicle after allegedly running a stop light.
Another woman sues hair care company for costs of hats and wigs following hair loss
Vergie L. Riley BATON ROUGE – A second Baton Rouge woman has filed suit against a hair care company after her hair allegedly fell out after using one of its products.
Dollar Tree shopper sues after shelf allegedly falls on neck and back
Phillip Bohrer BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge woman has filed suit against a discount retailer after she allegedly was injured on its premises.
Winn-Dixie sued by woman who tripped on unpainted curb
George B. Recile GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman has sued a local grocery store for injuries she claims she received when she tripped over a curb.
Hospital sued by woman who allegedly broke arm in fall during de-tox
Perry R. Staub GRETNA – A New Orleans woman is suing a Harahan hospital for injuries she claims to have received in a fall while in their care for alcohol abuse.
Tanning salon sued by woman allegedly injured near store's entrance
J. Bart Kelly, III GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a Westwego tanning salon and its owners for injuries she claim to have received in a fall on the premises.
Ex-wife of decedent sues District Attorney for return of bond money
Jefferson Parish District Attorney Paul Connick GRETNA – The Jefferson Parish District Attorney's office is being sued by a woman who claims the office owes her a bond payment she made seven years ago for her now deceased ex-husband.
Ascension Parish man claims mesothelioma in Orleans Parish suit
Spencer R. Doody NEW ORLEANS - An Ascension Parish man is suing several companies claiming his exposure to asbestos caused him to develop malignant mesothelioma.
Internet business sued by state AG for allegedly not fulfilling orders
James D. "Buddy" Caldwell, Louisiana Attorney General BATON ROUGE – The state attorney general has sued a Jefferson Parish-based online retailer after complaints that the owner was fraudulently running an infant and young girls' dress store.
Woman says evidence was used against her in illegal interrogation
James G. Knipe, III BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge woman is suing a division of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections for allegedly wrongfully suspending her driver's license.