News from March 2014
Bicyclist sues driver who allegedly ran her over
GRETNA – A woman who was bicycling to work claims she was injured when a car ran into her.
Shoring company sued over alleged damage to home
GRETNA – A local shoring company is being sued by homeowners for allegedly severely damaging their home in the process of raising it.
Trucker who allegedly drove through bar storefront faces suit
GRETNA – A local bar is suing the driver of a truck who it claims crossed seven lanes of traffic before running through the front of its building and injuring bar patrons.
Masonry company sues workers’ comp insurance broker over allegedly pocketing insurance premium money
GRETNA – A local masonry company is suing an insurance broker it believed it had bought workers’ compensation coverage from after two workers were denied payments on claims.
Construction company sues homeowners for $30,000 for allegedly unpaid work
NEW ORLEANS – A local construction company is claiming a contract it made with two homeowners has been violated after the homeowners allegedly refused to pay for the work and became threatening when payment was asked for.
Property insurer sues condo association over water leak
GRETNA – A property insurer is suing a condo association where one of its policyholders lives after her condo was severely damaged by a water leak.
Family sues after man’s death in fall from moving golf cart
NEW ORLEANS – A local woman and her children are suing a golf course and the organizations who hosted a tournament there after her husband was killed in fall from a moving golf cart.
Attorney General accuses vacation membership club of cheating customers of up to $20 million
Louisiana Attorney General James "Buddy" Caldwell
Homeowner sued over handyman work by man who lived with her
David W. Nance
Shoe distributor suing a man who allegedly defaulted on a payment plan
GRETNA – A wholesale shoe company claims a man who made a large purchase did not follow through with payments in a timely manner as planned.
Gov. Jindal announces compromise on new legacy lawsuit bill
Governor Bobby Jindal
Clothing store employee who tripped over extension cord sues contractor
T. Carey Wicker III
Plaintiff requests hearing after being ordered to pay back allegedly fraudulent $350K claim
Special Master Louis Fre(This article has been updated)
A year after massive settlement, legislature moves to exempt state subsidized insurer from class action lawsuits
Dan “Blade” Morrish, R-Jennings
Insurer sued by homeowner over property insurance claims
GRETNA – A local homeowner is suing her property insurer claiming it did not properly adjust her claims following Hurricane Isaac and a subsequent hail storm.
Military school teacher sued for alleged physical assault of student
New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy