News from November 2013
Rouse’s sued after woman slips on wet floor
NEW ORLEANS – A customer is suing for injuries she allegedly received in a slip and fall at Rouse’s Market in Algiers.
Nursing home resident whose leg was allegedly broken sues
Michael L. Mullin
Former NOMA security guard files suit for wrongful termination
NEW ORLEANS – A former security guard at the New Orleans Museum of Art who suffered a work-related injury to her knee and later fired by the museum for allegedly not showing up to work is suing.
Appeals court rules for mayor in suit brought by police chief over retaliatory firing
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently submitted a decision on appeals from both plaintiff and defendant in connection to their retaliation claims.
Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office sues man for full cost of vehicle after car accident
GRETNA – A man who allegedly destroyed a new police cruiser after running into it is being sued, along with his insurer, for the full amount of the vehicle.
Oral contract at center of lawsuit involving home rental agreement
GRETNA – A tenant who claims she made an oral agreement with her landlord concerning a lifetime lease is suing him claiming he is preparing to evict her.
Woman sues after tripping over lid in parking lot pavement
GRETNA – A woman who tripped over a lid, similar to a manhole cover, in a parking lot and fell to the ground is suing.
Realtor, HUD sued after visitor slips and falls
Anthony D. IrpinoNEW ORLEANS - A Jefferson Parish man has filed a lawsuit against his realtor claiming that he was not warned about the unsafe conditions of a property he visited after he tripped on a deck.David H. Regenbogen filed suit against United States of America d/b/a U.S. Dept. Of Housing and Urban Development, Action Realty Inc. d/b/a Century 21 Action Realty, ABC Insurance Co., Shawn Thomas,
Cargill sued by family of worker who died after elevator failure
GRETNA – The family of a man who died after a personal lift failed is suing the corporate agribusiness facility where the incident occurred.Melissa C. Feucht, individually and on behalf of her minor child, filed suit against Cargill Incorporated in the 24th Judicial District Court on Oct. 15.Feucht claims her husband Jeffrey Feucht was hired to work at the Cargill grain elevator located at 933 River
Lowe’s sued by man claiming attack by employees
David D. Bravo
Hospital sued by patient who was allegedly injured after falling out of bed
East Jefferson General Hospital
Dentist sued by patient over permanent bridge
GRETNA – A dentist is being sued by a patient for allegedly not producing a permanent bridge that worked properly after conducting oral surgery for that purpose.
Appeals court affirms dismissal of police tasing case
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed a lower court decision in favor of defendants in a police tasing wrongful death claim arising in Cleveland, Miss.Dextric Williams, brother of decedent Jermaine Williams, filed suit against the City of Cleveland, Miss., Taser International Inc., as well as Stanley Perry and Bryan Goza, individually and in their official capacitie
Plaintiffs sue construction company for slip and fall on wet grass
George R. Blue Jr.
Insurance broker sued for allegedly not reducing cost of home insurance policy due to home improvements
GRETNA – An insurance customer is suing his insurance broker for allegedly overcharging him for a number of years.
