News from September 2014
Ship owner sued for injuries employee allegedly suffered
GRETNA – the owner of a ship is being sued by an employee who claims he was injured when his supervisor pulled a spray paint hose out of his hand causing paint and debris to shoot into his eye.
Woman sues Touro doctor claiming surgery caused paralysis
NEW ORLEANS – A doctor and hospital are being sued for allegedly paralyzing a patient during surgery.
Swimming pool repair service sued by man who alleges he was shocked
GRETNA – A concrete contractor is being sued by a homeowner who claims he was shocked while a worker was servicing his swimming pool.Kevin Cross filed suit against Gurley’s Concrete in the 24th Judicial District Court on July 28.Cross claims that Gurley’s Concrete was servicing his swimming pool located at 117 Moss Lane in River Ridge while he was wading the pool to replace a pool light. The plaintiff
Cashier sued by employer for allegedly stealing $21K from safe and cash drawer
GRETNA – A recycling company is suing one of its cashiers claiming she stole $21,000 from her cash drawer and a safe on the premises over a seven month period.
Winn Dixie sued by customer who was allegedly injured in fall
GRETNA – A corporate grocery store is being sued by a customer who claims she was injured in a fall after slipping in a clear substance.
East Jefferson General Hospital sues mental health management services provider over $100K open account
East Jefferson General Hospital
Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office sued for operating DWI checkpoint without proper supervision
GRETNA – A motorist who claims she was injured after being in a pileup at a DWI checkpoint is suing both the driver who allegedly caused a collision with her car and the law enforcement agency responsible for the area.
Son sues major New Orleans businesses over father’s asbestos-related death
NEW ORLEANS – The son of a man who died due to asbestos exposure is suing the companies he claims are responsible for the exposure.
81-year-old plaintiff claims she had to use ladder to access home due to contractor's failure to complete repairs
NEW ORLEANS – A homeowner is suing a construction company for more than $120,000 claiming it failed to make repairs to her home that were to be undertaken following Hurricane Katrina.
Woman sues after mother allegedly dies after fall sustained during dialysis treatment
NEW ORLEANS – The daughter of a patient who allegedly received fatal injuries after a technician failed to assist her to the restroom during a dialysis session is suing.Michelle Richards filed suit against LaDonna Doe, DaVita Healthcare Partners Inc. and DaVita Dialysis in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court on July 29.Richards claims that on Oct. 21, 2013, Barbara Richards, mother of Michelle
After cases of alleged fraud exposed, claims administrator says tax documents not routinely verified in claims
Claims Administrator Patrick Juneau
Whole Foods' customer claims severe injuries in alleged slip and fall
GRETNA – A grocery store is being sued by a customer who claims she was severely injured in a slip and fall incident.Donnea Collins filed suit against Whole Food Company Inc., Whole Foods Market and their insurer in the 24th Judicial District Court.Collins claims she was a customer in the produce section at the Whole Foods located at 3420 Veterans Blvd. in Metairie when she slipped and fell on a liquid
Transportation company sued over allegedly not paying for bus lease of Orleans Parish schools
GRETNA – A transportation company is being sued by a number of people who claim they were not paid for leasing their vehicles that were used to transport Orleans Parish school children.
Home elevation contractor sues homeowner for breach of contract
GRETNA – A contractor is suing a local homeowner for allegedly breaching a contract in elevating a home.
Morris Bart meltdown: attorney attacked at law firm building by co-worker's husband
Matthew Hemmer (left) was attacked by Kevin Quinn (right) for allegedly having an affair with Quinn's wife, a co-worker at Morris Bart LLC.
Offshore worker sues claiming he was overcome by noxious fumes
NEW ORLEANS – An offshore worker is suing his employer, an international petroleum service company, for negligence allegedly resulting in his collapse and subsequent injury due to hazardous vapors aboard one of its ships.Ladell Thomas filed suit against Tidewater, Inc. in the New Orleans Parish Central District Court on July 28.Thomas claims that on July 6, 2013, he was aboard the M/V Loving Tide,
Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Company sued for more than $1.6 million in damages to commercial building
Satellite image of Hurricane Isaac in Aug. 2012NEW ORLEANS – An insurer is being sued for allegedly providing an inadequate estimate for property damage that occurred at a New Orleans commercial property during Hurricane Isaac.Hiker LLC filed suit against Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Company in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.Hiker states on Aug. 29, 2012, Hurricane Isaac struck New Orleans
AT&T sues excavation company over alleged damage to buried utilities
GRETNA – An excavation company is being sued by a hone company for allegedly damaging underground utility lines.
Taekwondo student sues over slip in sweat
GRETNA – A Taekwondo student who was taking a course at a local recreational center is suing after she was allegedly injured after being involved in a martial arts maneuver.