News from October 2013
Sears sued by woman who claims ping pong table fell on her
Frank D'Amico Jr.
Grandson sues deceased grandfather’s wife for half of estate
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is suing the wife of his late grandfather for half of his estate.James S. Benz filed suit against Beverly Devries Benz in the 24th Judicial District Court on Sept. 15.James claims upon the death of his grandfather James Lee Benz in Illinois on Oct. 21, 2010 the estate was to be split by any of his living descendants and his spouse at the time. The plaintiff alleges that
Innocence Project of New Orleans sues NOPD for access to initial reports for 12 homicides
NEW ORLEANS – The Innocence Project of New Orleans (IPNO), a non-profit law office that represents innocent prisoners serving life sentences in Louisiana and Mississippi, filed suit against the New Orleans Police Department after requesting 12 initial reports, and being charged a rate of $175 for each report.
Telecommunications company sues doctor for alleged non-payment
GRETNA – A telecommunications company is suing a local doctor’s office for allegedly not paying for the installation of a phone system. Executone Systems Company of LA Inc. filed suit against Progressive Healthcare Provider/Louisiana Inc. in the 24th Judicial District Court on Sept. 12.Executone claims they were contracted by Progressive Healthcare to install a telecommunications system in their offices
Man sued by couple who claims they were not paid for maintenance work
Rachel A. Lisotta
Doctor sued for malpractice after allegedly perforating patient’s bowel during surgery
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a local doctor claiming medical malpractice after he allegedly perforated her bowel during surgery.
Coca-Cola and Winn-Dixie sued by woman who claims she slipped and fell on spilled two liter
GRETNA – An international beverage company and a corporate grocery store are being sued by a woman who claims to have injured herself in a fall caused by soda that spilled out of a bottle dropped by an employee.Rebeca Rivera-Galeano filed suit against Coca-Cola Refreshments, Louisiana Coca-Cola Bottling Co., an unknown employee and their insurer in the 24th Judicial District Court on Sept. 10.Rivera-Galeano
Stock broker suing FINRA alleging 'misleading' records
James F. Willeford
Man claims he broke tooth on bone in 'boneless' tender from Church’s Chicken
GRETNA – A man and his wife are suing a local fast food restaurant after he allegedly broke his tooth when biting into a bone in a “boneless” chicken tender.
Maternity store employee alleges religious discrimination for not being allowed to wear cross
GRETNA – A former employee of a store specializing in maternity clothes is suing her former employer for alleged religious discrimination.
Parents sue New Orleans hospital for allegedly using unsterilized surgical equipment
Children's HospitalNEW ORLEANS - Parents are suing on behalf of their child, whose alleged contact with an unsterilized piece of equipment during a surgical procedure at a New Orleans Hospital may have put his health at risk.Alex and Tina Thompson on behalf of their minor child filed suit against Children’s Hospital and General Electric Healthcare in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court on Aug.
Home construction business sued for bad faith business practices and fraud
NEW ORLEANS— A woman is suing a construction company for allegedly failing to complete work on her home after payment was made.
Woman sues after allegedly being injured by elevator door
Dominick F. Impastato III
Rouse’s sued by woman who claims injury in trip on construction debris
GRETNA – A grocery store chain is being sued by a woman who claims to have inured herself after tripping on construction debris.
