News from December 2014
Metal fabrication designer sued for more than $195K for allegedly faulty work
GRETNA – A metal fabrication designer is being sued by a homeowner and contractor for allegedly breaching contract on a project by providing faulty work that later had to be removed.
2014: Highs And Lows For Oil And Gas
Don Briggs, President, Louisiana Oil and Gas Association
Walgreens faces suit from man who claims wrong dosage necessitates plastic surgery
NEW ORLEANS – A man is suing a Walgreens Pharmacy in New Orleans where he was allegedly prescribed the incorrect dosage of his medication that led to complications including a disfiguring infection in his face.
Doctor, medical center sued for alleged medical malpractice after patient develops post-operative sore
GRETNA – A patient who claims she developed a severe infection and sore on her foot following an operation is suing her doctor and the medical center where she was being treated.
Contractor sues Grand Isle business over fall from ladder on their property
GRETNA – A contractor is suing a Grand Isle business owner whose property he was working on when he was allegedly injured in a fall from a ladder.
Doctor sued by employee who claims she was discriminated against, fired after breast cancer diagnosis
GRETNA – A medical office worker is suing her former boss who she claims wrongfully terminated her employment after she was diagnosed with and underwent treatment for breast cancer.
Man claims he broke hip in fall inside apartment, sues landlord
GRETNA – A man is suing his landlord after allegedly breaking his hip in a fall in his apartment on water that leaked from pipes.Ray Morrogh filed suit against DKA Four LLC in the 24th Judicial District Court on Oct. 3.Morrogh claims that on Sept. 7 he was walking in his apartment located at 4021 Hessmer Ave. in Metairie when he slipped and fell on water that had leaked into his apartment from bad
Louisiana again tops annual Judicial Hellholes report; BP oil spill case Attorney General contingency fee cases noted
NEW ORLEANS – For five years running Louisiana’s legal system has been ranked among the worst in the country, according to a legal reform non-profit group.
Louisiana ranks among America’s worst 'Judicial Hellholes' for fifth year
Melissa Landry, executive director of Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch
National Report Reflects Tort Reform Wins in Louisiana–More work to be done
Louisiana Association of Business and Industry
CEO of local hospital sues over fall in Chinese restaurant parking lot
GRETNA – The CEO of a local hospital is suing over alleged injuries due to a fall in a Chinese restaurant parking lot.
Pedestrian sues Jefferson Parish, utility companies over fall in hole
GRETNA – A pedestrian is suing Jefferson Parish and two utility companies claiming they are responsible for injuries she received in a trip and fall in a hole in a path.
Amusement ride accident results in lawsuit against adjacent church, carnival operator
GRETNA – A passenger on an amusement ride who claims she was injured when a piece of the ride came loose and hit her is suing.
Gas station supplier seeks $34K in breach of contract suit
GRETNA – A gas station supplier is suing a chain of local gas stations for alleged breach of contract.
Moore & Moore Trucking files $12K breach of contract claim against AMC Mortgage Services
NEW ORLEANS – A trucking company claims a mortgage service company owes it more than $12,000 for construction work.
Kenner Police Department sued over car accident allegedly caused by police officer in pursuit of vehicle
GRETNA – The Kenner Police Department is being sued by three plaintiffs who claim they were injured after their vehicle was struck by a vehicle driven by a police officer.
Grandfather who claims cart overturned on him in slip and fall sues Winn Dixie
GRETNA – A grocery store is being sued by a grandfather who claims he was injured after overturning a cart on top of himself after slipping and falling in a puddle of water.
Customer sues after alleged injury that occurred in trip over floor mat
GRETNA – A local grocery store is being sued by a customer who claims she was injured after tripping on a floor mat at the store’s entrance and falling to the floor.