News from January 2013
Woman allegedly disfigured in attack by neighbor’s pit bulls sues dog owners
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing the owners of a pair of pit bulls she claims attacked her outside of her apartment.
Man sues over $2,800 oral contract to auto shop owner
Patrick B. Sanders
Tulane-Lakeside Hospital and doctors blamed for child’s cerebral palsy
GRETNA – A hospital is being sued by the parents of a child who was born with cerebral palsy due to alleged complications from the birth.
East Jefferson General Hospital sued by woman who tripped on raised concrete
Kenny M. Charbonnet
Michael’s sued by customer who slipped in puddle allegedly due to leaky ceiling
GRETNA – A New Orleans woman is suing a retail store after she slipped and fell in a puddle of water while shopping.
Heavy equipment mover sues competitor
GRETNA – A New Orleans-based heavy equipment contractor is suing one of its competitors for hiring one of its owners..
Woman claiming severe back and neck injuries from slip and fall sues Winn-Dixie
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a local grocery store for injuries she claims to have received in a fall on its premises.
Woman claims she was severely burned in permanent cosmetic application
GRETNA – A St. Bernard Parish woman is suing a local cosmetics company for severe injuries she claims to have received while under the care of one of its employees.
Burger King sued by woman who claims coffee was spilled onto her through drive through window
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a fast food corporation for injuries she claims to have received when a hot cup of coffee spilled on her at a Burger King drive-through.
Deckhand files lawsuit after vessel strikes sandbar
NEW ORLEANS - A deckhand on an oil clean-up services crew has filed a lawsuit claiming he suffered injuries when his boat struck a sandbar and he was thrown to the front of the boat.
Man sues after breaking hip on treadmill
NEW ORLEANS - A Tangipahoa Parish man has filed a lawsuit claiming he broke his hip after using a treadmill that was improperly repaired, which resulted in a sideways incline.
Ochsner sued for wrongful death after allegedly refusing medical treatment
GRETNA – The family of a deceased man is suing a local hospital for allegedly not providing surgery necessary to keep him alive despite his inability to pay for it.
Kmart being sued by woman who claims clerk recklessly arranged items in cart
GRETNA – A New Orleans woman is suing a retail corporation for injuries she claims to have received in one of the retailer’s nearby locations.
Faith Christian Academy and its administrators sued by woman who claims fraud over a property deal
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a Marrero-based parochial school and its administrators claiming they fraudulently represented the facts of a property sale.
Metairie shopping center sued by woman who broke ankle in step down from curb
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a Metairie shopping center for injuries she claims to have received in a fall on its premises.
Transocean comes to tentative $1.4 billion agreement with DOJ
NEW ORLEANS - The company that owned the Deepwater Horizon oil drilling rig that exploded and sank in the Gulf of Mexico has reached a tentative agreement with the Department of Justice.
Doctor’s office sued by patient who stumbled and fell off sidewalk
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is suing a local doctor’s office for injuries he claims to have received on its premises.