News from July 2014
Policy holder sues insurer claimint it failed to cover Hurricane Isaac damage
Satellite image of Hurricane Isaac in Aug. 2012
Tenant allegedly responsible for fire in commercial building sued for others' damages
GRETNA – A tenant in a commercial building that caught on fire is being sued by the property owner for alleged negligence that resulted in the fire starting.
City of Kenner sued by man who allegedly broke leg and hip in fall on curb
GRETNA – The City of Kenner is being sued by a man who claims he broke his hip and leg after stepping out of his car onto a crumbling curb.
Marine worker files Jones Act claim against employer
NEW ORLEANS – A marine transportation company is being sued by a former employee who was allegedly severely injured while working aboard a vessel.
NCAAP head files wrongful termination lawsuit alleging she was fired from city job because of race
NEW ORLEANS – The Town of Independence is being sued by the head of the Tangipahoa Parish chapter of the NAACP claiming she was terminated from her position as a clerk because of her race.
William J. Fischer Elementary, teacher sued over alleged disciplinary incident
William J. Fischer Elementary
Movie producer sues over failed film production
NEW ORLEANS- – A motion picture producer has filed suit against another production company for alleged fraud and bad faith breach of contract regarding a film the two companies had agreed to work together to produce.
New Orleans, Entergy sued over alleged role in worker’s death
NEW ORLEANS – The family of a man who was electrocuted is suing a number of parties over the death.
Man rides bike into ditch after a 'few beers,' sues hospital for allegedly failing to diagnose injuries leading to partial paralysis
COVINGTON – After crashing into a ditch on his early-morning bicycle ride home from a local bar, a man is suing the hospital where he received treatment, claiming that the hospital and its doctors failed to properly diagnose injuries that led to his paralysis.
Church disputes housing violations brought by New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS – A local church has filed suit against the City of New Orleans to dispute housing violations at a facility rented to needy families.
Ochsner sued by patient alleging she had two ribs removed without her knowledge
GRETNA – A local hospital is being sued by a patient who claims a doctor removed two of her ribs and damaged a vein in her shoulder without telling her.
Southern Recycling, Southern Scrap sued over welder's crushed ankle
Roberto A. Contreras
Aeropostale stores sued by customer allegedly injured by falling sign
GRETNA – A local clothing retailer is being sued by a customer who claims she was injured when a sign fell on her.
Hospital and medical supply company sued by woman injured in walker collapse
GRETNA – A local hospital and a medical supply manufacturer are being sued by a patient for allegedly providing her a walker that collapsed beneath her.
Insurer sued over damages caused by Hurricane Isaac
NEW ORLEANS – Two insurance policy holders have filed suit against their insurance company over damages caused by Hurricane Isaac, as well as alleged misrepresentation of the coverage of the policy.
Patient files medical malpractice suit against dentist over allegedly misplaced crown
NEW ORLEANS – A patient has filed suit against her dentist for allegedly committing medical malpractice in crown work.
Whole Foods sued by customer who allegedly slipped on cherry
GRETNA – A local grocery store is being sued by a customer who claims she was severely injured after slipping and falling on a cherry laying on the floor.
Family sues Slidell retirement home after alleged wrongful death of mother
COVINGTON – The husband and children of a deceased Slidell woman are suing the retirement home in which she was living, after her allegedly minor medical condition led to her death.