News from July 2014
Forensics firm sues law firms over alleged failure to pay expert witness fees
GRETNA – A company that provides expert witnesses is suing a local law firm for allegedly not paying for services.
Computer gambling company sues contractor who was to make wagering system software
GRETNA – A computer gambling company is suing a contractor it hired to provide an electronic gambling software system.
City of Slidell accused of denying retired city employee access to health care plan
COVINGTON – A man is suing the City of Slidell after receiving a notice that he can no longer participate in its health care plan, which paid 100 percent of the cost of healthcare coverage for himself and his family.
NOPD officer allegedly struck by motorist in Michelle Obama motorcade sues
GRETNA – The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and a motorist are being sued by the City of New Orleans over an accident that allegedly occurred between a motorcycle police officer who was struck while directing traffic for First Lady Michelle Obama’s motorcade.
Class action lawsuit filed in New Orleans against eBay over data breach
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
Tenant's wrongful eviction suit seeks damages for being jailed on daughter's birthday
GRETNA – A tenant of a Gretna apartment building is suing her former landlord for allegedly evicting her and not returning items cleaned out of her apartment.
Patient files medical malpractice suit against dentist over alleged misplacemnt of crown
NEW ORLEANS – A patient has filed suit against her former dentist over the placement of a crown.
Potential home buyer who allegedly backed out of deal at last minute sued
GRETNA – A homeowner is suing a woman who he claims signed a contract to buy his home, but backed out of the purchase when it came time to close the deal.
Medical equipment supplier sued after Medicaid requests $157K from clinic for using ineligible equipment
GRETNA – A local ophthalmologist and the clinic where he works are suing a medical equipment company they allege told them they could bill Medicaid for the use of a machine, which was actually ineligible for billing.
Parents who were allegedly investigated after young child misdiagnosed with sexually transmitted disease sue
GRETNA – The family of a young child who was allegedly misdiagnosed with having a sexually transmitted disease that was reported to local law enforcement before it was discovered the test results were wrong, is suing the clinic where the testing took place.
Days Inn owner sues property insurer over Hurricane Isaac damage
GRETNA – A local hotel is suing its property insurer for allegedly not providing sufficient claims payment following hurricane damage.
Jefferson Feed and Seed sued by parents of child allegedly injured in slip and fall
Jefferson Feed Pet & Garden Center
Patient sues LSU clinic over treatment resulting in cardiac arrest
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans
Property owner claims City of New Orleans erred when denying tax exempt application
NEW ORLEANS – A property owner has filed a suit against the city in order to gain tax exempt status for properties it claims are used for cultural activities and do not generate income for the owner.
Patient sues psychiatrist for alleged sexual abuse during appointment
COVINGTON – A Slidell woman is suing her psychiatrist, claiming that he blocked her in his office and “groped” her.
Home purchasers sue after allegedly finding toxic mold in home
GRETNA – A family that bought a home is suing the seller and a home inspector for allegedly not disclosing the property was affected by toxic mold.
Appeals court partly reverses lower court decision in prisoner death case
U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals
Auto insurer that covered allegedly drunk driver sued over death of passenger
GRETNA – The family of a woman who died when the driver of a car ran off the road and wrecked the vehicle is suing.
Racial disrimination suit filed by construction workers; Noose allegedly hung at workplace
NEW ORLEANS – Two construction workers claim they were mistreated and racially harassed by their employer, supervisor and coworkers.