News from April 2014
Sprinkler system at issue in restraining order against local non-profit
NEW ORLEANS – A dispute between the Finance Authority of New Orleans and the Doley Foundation has been resolved after the filing of a restraining order over a fire suppression system.
Private school sued by parents for allegedly providing poor education
GRETNA – A local private high school is being sued by parents who claim they had to remove their children from school due to not receiving a proper education.
Woman who fell off railing while trying to access 'tall' dumpster sues
GRETNA – A waste management company is being sued by a woman who claims she was injured in a fall when trying to access a dumpster.
Mariner sues over injuries in fall on ship headed to Panama
GRETNA – A mariner is suing the owner of a ship for injuries he claims to have received when he fell 12 feet onto his head.
Woman who claims injury after deputy allegedly ran into bus sues
GRETNA – A public bus transit passenger who claims she was injured after a local law enforcement agency officer ran his cruiser into the bus she was riding on is suing.
Tulane Hospital sued over allegedly contaminated blood
Tulane Hospital
State loses bid to prevent MoveOn.org from using tourism slogan on billboard
The billboard in question.
Bills Seek To Protect Our State’s Future Success
Don Briggs, President, Louisiana Oil and Gas Association
Medical facility sued over brain damage
NEW ORLEANS – A local woman is suing her doctor and medical facility claiming she suffered brain damage due to high blood pressure.
Lumber Liquidators sued for allegedly delivering and installing beetle infested flooring
GRETNA – A local lumber company is being sued by a homeowner who claims his home was infested by beetles that were in flooring materials installed by the company.
New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board sued by Entergy
NEW ORLEANS – A local energy company is suing the New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board over damages to its facilities.
Student loan provider goes after allegedly delinquent debtor seeking more than $34K
GRETNA – A student loan financier is suing one of its debtors claiming a loan has not been repaid.
Man who claims truck backed up and pinned him to dumpster sues
GRETNA – A man who claims he was injured when a trucked backed up into him, pinning him to a dumpster, is suing.
Bill passes state senate that would stop massive lawsuit against oil companies
Sen. Robert Adley, R-Benton
Homeowner sued for alleged non-payment on home elevation contract
GRETNA – A local homeowner is being sued by a home elevation company for allegedly failing to fully pay for services.
Family Dollar sued by customer who was allegedly hurt in slip and fall on clothing
GRETNA – A local discount retailer is being sued by a woman who claims she was injured in a slip and fall on clothing that was left in disarray in an aisle where she was walking.
Bourbon Street novelty store suing city over zoning decision
NEW ORLEANS – A Bourbon Street novelty shop is suing the city after a negative ruling from the Department of Safety and Permits over its ability to sell souvenirs.
Woman claims permanent disability after tripping on shrimp sues for medical malpractice
NEW ORLEANS— A woman who allegedly tripped and fell on shrimp while working as a waitress three years ago is suing a local doctor alleging she has no motor ability below her left knee due to a misdiagnosis in the emergency room.
Fifth Circuit rejects nurse’s appeal for sexual harassment and discrimination, retaliatory firing claim to get second look
U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals