News from June 2013
Ochsner sued over man's seizure after allegedly giving him the wrong medication
GRETNA –A New Orleans man is suing a local hospital and its staff for medical malpractice alleging a medication error occurred during his treatment.
Wal-Mart sued by woman who slipped on puddle of water from melted ice
Alfred A. Olinde Jr.GRETNA – A Baton Rouge woman is suing a international discount retailer over injuries she claims to have received at one of its local stores.Shauna Temple filed suit against Wal-Mart Louisiana Inc. in the 24th Judicial District Court on April 20.Temple claims that on May 15, 2012 she was shopping at the Wal-Mart located at 1501 Manhattan Blvd. in Harvey when she slipped in a puddle
Truck driver sued for striking overhead sprinkler system in Marriott parking garage
Michael J. Vondestein
Jefferson Parish suing multiple ships that allegedly caused over $281K in damage to Grand Isle water line
GRETNA – The Jefferson Parish government is suing a number of commercial boat owners whose vessels it claims struck and damaged a water line providing fresh water to the barrier island community of Grand Isle.
Woman who was pregnant at time of fall in hospital parking lot sues for full disability
Tulane-Lakeside Hospital
Asbestos lawsuit filed by former worker’s ex-wife claiming secondary exposure caused lung cancer
GRETNA – A St. Tammany Parish woman is suing a number of companies her ex-husband where her ex-husband worked for the lung cancer she claims she contracted through exposure to asbestos he brought home from those jobs.
Coal facility sued by employee who was allegedly fired for complaining about OSHA violations
Rain CII Chalmette Facility
Wendy’s sued for alleged salmonella food poisoning
James S. Rees IV
Target sued by woman who tripped over curb
GRETNA – A St. Tammany Parish woman is suing a corporate retailer after she fell over a curb and injured herself in front of their store.
Lloyds of London sued for allegedly not paying insurance property insurance claim from storm
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish company is alleging their insurance agency did not properly evaluate their insurance claim for property damages due to a storm.
Elevation company sued by woman who fell off temporary staircase at home
GRETNA – A Kenner woman is suing for injuries she claims to have suffered at her home in a fall off a temporary staircase erected by a home elevation company.
Rouse’s sued by woman who claims numerous injuries after allegedly slipping in store
GRETNA – A local grocery store is being sued by a customer who claims she was severely injured in a fall on their premises.
A good legislative session for the oil and gas industry
Don Briggs, President, Louisiana Oil and Gas Association
Woman sues after finding insects in feminine hygiene pad
Christopher H. Sherwood
Baton Rouge claims serious injury from fall in local Walgreens
Charles J. Fulda IV