News from September 2014
Homeowner sues contractor over broken driveway and walkway
GRETNA – A construction company subcontracted to perform sewer and drainage work for Jefferson Parish is being sued by a homeowner whose driveway was allegedly damaged.
Leaking Coca-Cola vending machine allegedly results in woman’s injuries
GRETNA –Coca-Cola Refreshments USA Inc. is being sued by a woman who claims she was injured after slipping and falling in a puddle caused by a malfunctioning vending machine.
Transit authority sued by woman allegedly injured in trip while boarding bus
New Orleans Regional Transit Authority bus
Corrections officer interview with reporter not protected by the First Amendment, appeals court rules
Tupelo Police Department police cruisers
Wal-Mart sued by shopper over alleged slip and fall incident
GRETNA – A corporate retailer is being sued by a woman who claims she was injured after slipping and falling. Yasna Escobar filed suit against Wal-Mart Stores Inc., store #1342 in the 24th Judicial District Court.Escobar asserts that on Oct. 18, 2013 she was a customer at Wal-Mart, located at 300 W. Esplanade Ave. in Kenner, when she was walking down a carpeted aisle and slipped and fell in a puddle
John Curtis Christian Schools sued by former student’s parents
GRETNA – The parents of a former private high school student are suing for the release of his comprehensive academic records and disciplinary file.
Law enforcement officer and employers sued for allegedly injuring man
GRETNA – Two law enforcement officers and their employers are being sued for allegedly injuring a man in a car accident.
Staffing agency sues East Jefferson General Hospital for $382K
East Jefferson General HospitalGRETNA – A physician management service is suing a local hospital claiming breach of contract.Northern Louisiana Emergency Physicians LLP filed suit against Jefferson Parish Hospital District No. 2, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana and East Jefferson General Hospital in the 24th Judicial District Court.Northern Louisiana Emergency Physicians alleges it was contracted
Soccer academy sued by parents whose boy was allegedly injured by older kid
NEW ORLEANS – The parents of a Harahan child are suing a New Orleans soccer academy and soccer team for their alleged role in the minor's injury.Gabrielle Laitano and Leonard J. Cline filed suit on behalf of their son, Leonard J. Laitano, against NOLA Soccer Academy and Samson LLC (operating under the name of New Orleans Jesters) in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court.Laitano and Cline assert that
Man claiming injuries in fall off broken bench at Wal-Mart sues
NEW ORLEANS – A man who allegedly had a serious fall after sitting on a bench at Wal-Mart is suing.
Go-cart rider sues after running vehicle into barrier
GRETNA – A man is suing a local go-cart track where he alleges he was injured after running his vehicle into a barrier.Kevin Lucas filed suit against Laney C. Racing LLC and NOLA Motor Sports Park in the 24th Judicial District Court on July 22.Lucas alleges that on April 13 he was driving the go-cart around the track when he ran into a barricade of old tires that was improperly constructed and the
Local hospital sued by woman allegedly injured in ambulance accident
GRETNA – A woman who claims she was injured in auto collision with an ambulance is suing. Sarah Chighizola filed suit against East Jefferson General Hospital, Tramaine L. Eugene and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company in the 24th Judicial District Court on July 22.Chighizola asserts that on July 25, 2013 she was in her car at the intersection U.S. Highway 90 and LA 611-4 when Eugene, who
Waste disposal company blamed for knocking pallet of ceramics into men
GRETNA – A waste disposal company is seeing sued after one of its drivers allegedly rammed a dumpster into a pallet of ceramic tiles that fell on top of two men that were standing nearby.
Event hall sued for woman’s alleged injury in fall
GRETNA – An events hall is being sued by a woman who alleges she was injured in a fall on its premises.
Fifth Circuit grants Native Americans religious freedom to obtain permits for eagle feathers
NEW ORLEANS – In a ruling that relies heavily on the Supreme Court’s recent decision in favor of Hobby Lobby’s religious freedom, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed and remanded a district court’s decision to prohibit certain Native Americans from acquiring eagle feathers for religious ceremonies.
Racetrac sued, accused of negligence after customer’s reported fall
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is suing Racetrac for negligence after allegedly slipping and falling in a Covington convenience store.
Entergy sues City of New Orleans over alleged damage to underground facilities
NEW ORLEANS – Entergy is suing the City of New Orleans for $45,000 in alleged damages caused by drilling.
Bus passenger sues transit authority over alleged injuries
New Orleans Regional Transit Authority bus
Woman allegedly falls through floor, sues property owner
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is suing a property owner and his insurer for alleged negligence which she claims resulted in her injury.