News from 2013
Louisiana noted as 'mecca for litigation' in WSJ editorial
NEW ORLEANS - A Wall Street Journal editorial published last week noted Louisiana's rising reputation as a litigation friendly state.
Kenner Fire Department sued over pumper truck accident
GRETNA – A family who claims their vehicle was involved in an accident with a Kenner Fire Department pumper truck is suing.
Mexican restaurant sued by woman who fell at bathroom entrance
Dominick F. Impastato IIIGRETNA – A local Mexican restaurant is being sued by a customer who claims she was injured in a slip and fall at their bathroom’s entrance.Rose Jones filed suit against Nacho Mama’s Mexican Grill LLC in the 24th Judicial District Court on Dec. 9.Jones asserts she was a customer at the Nacho Mama’s in Harahan when she walking out of the bathroom and slipped on a foreign substance
Elevator door slams shut on woman, results in lawsuit
Michael S. Bradner Jr.
Man with broken toe implants sues care providers, implant manufacturer
GRETNA – A man who had implants in his toes that were later broken is suing a number of different medical providers and the implant manufacturer for his injuries.
Appeals Court affirms Benefits Review Board’s decision in offshore permanent disability benefits case
U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals
Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office sued after deputy allegedly rear-ends couple
GRETNA – A local sheriff’s office is being sued by a couple who claim they were injured when a sheriff's deputy ran his cruiser into the back of their car.
Homeowner sues man who allegedly kicked in door and beat him with metal pipe
GRETNA – The alleged victim of a savage attack is suing the man he claims kicked down his door and beat him with a metal pipe.
No proof of causation needed for Oil Spill claimants, Barbier rules
U.S. Federal Judge Carl Barbier
Macy’s sued by African-American man who claims he was wrongfully detained as shoplifter
GRETNA – A local retailer is being sued by a man who claims he was wrongly detained as a shoplifter.
Homeowner sues home elevation contractor for allegedly not completing home elevation
GRETNA – A local homeowner is suing a contractor they claim did not properly complete all aspects of a home elevation job.
Family Dollar Stores sued after customer slips on unknown substance
NEW ORLEANS – A customer has filed suit against a local discount retailer after he slipped and fell on an unknown substance while shopping.
Local hospital sued for using improperly sanitized equipment in surgical procedure
GRETNA – A group of patients are suing a local hospital for allegedly putting a number of patients at risk by using improperly sanitized surgical equipment.
Woman sidesteps dancing girl in Winn-Dixie, falls on blackened banana peel, files suit
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is suing a local grocery store after she was injured after slipping and falling on a blackened banana peel while trying to avoid a young girl dancing in the aisle.
Local hospital center sues health insurance company for over $700K
GRETNA – A local hospital is suing a health insurance provider they claim did not pay them for hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of care they provided.
Lawyer sues property insurer over Hurricane Isaac damages
GRETNA – A local lawyer is suing his property insurer for allegedly not covering property damages due to Hurricane Isaac.
Lawsuit against credit card companies over interest rates remanded to district court
NEW ORLEANS –A lawsuit against a group of credit card companies by the Attorney General of Mississippi has been remanded from federal court to district court on appeal.