News from July 2014
Patient files suit after suffering a stroke during surgery
NEW ORLEANS – A patient has filed a medical malpractice suit against an LSU affiliated medical center after suffering a stroke during a surgical procedure claiming negligence by the medical staff.
Policy holder sues insurance company for unfair trade practices
NEW ORLEANS – An insurance policy holder has filed a suit against her insurance company for allegedly using below market price figures to calculate the reimbursement amount for damages done to the insured’s property.
Construction company sues, claims lack of compensation for work on Juvenile Justice Center
NEW ORLEANS – A Covington construction company is suing its contractors and the City of New Orleans for allegedly failing to pay an outstanding balance of $51,381.00 for labor and materials expended while completing the Youth Study and Juvenile Justice Center.
JazzFest patron files suit after allegedly being injured on premises
NEW ORLEANS- A local woman has filed suit against a local festival for allegedly failing to prepare the facility in a way that would ensure the safety of all patrons in attendance.
West Jefferson Medical Center sued for medical malpractice over alleged sepsis death
West Jefferson Hospital
Engineering company invokes Economic Espionage Act in lawsuit against competitor over federal contract
NEW ORLEANS – A Montana-based LLC licensed to do business in Louisiana is suing a competitor for allegedly sabotaging their business relationships with multiple government agencies.
Property insurer sued by Jefferson Parish couple for allegedly not covering hurricane damage to home
GRETNA – A local couple is suing their property insurer for allegedly not covering their home’s damages due to Hurricane Isaac.
Treasure Chest Casino sued by woman allegedly injured after tripping over bolt
Treasure Chest Casino
Worker who allegedly developed mesothelioma after years of contact with asbestos sues
NEW ORLEANS – A worker who allegedly contracted mesothelioma is suing multiple corporations claiming their negligence in exposing him to asbestos led to his contraction of the disease.
Treadmill manufacturer and fitness center sued over injuries man claims he received in fall
GRETNA – A local fitness center and fitness equipment manufacturer is being sued by a man who claims he was severely injured when the treadmill he was working out on failed.
Cleaning company sued by customer over alleged breach of contract
GRETNA – A cleaning company is being sued by one of its customers for allegedly breaching a settlement agreement.
Former union president dies of mesothelioma, widow seeks damages
NEW ORLEANS – A widow is suing multiple businesses over the alleged wrongful death of her husband due to asbestos poisoning.
Appeals court overturns ruling in favor of public employer in pension benefit lawsuit
U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals
State Farm sued over Hurricane Isaac damage
Satellite image of Hurricane Isaac in Aug. 2012
Patient files medical malpractice suit against doctor and physical therapist.
NEW ORLEANS – A local man has filed suit against an orthopedic doctor and a physical therapist to determine if either committed medical malpractice that resulted in an improperly positioned knee implant.