News from 2014
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Hospital sued by patient who was allegedly injured after toppling out of bed during seizure
West Jefferson Hospital
Man named as boyfriend in divorce pleading claims defamation
GRETNA – A man who was named as the alleged boyfriend of a woman undergoing divorce proceedings is suing her husband for defamation over the allegation.
Contractor sued for over $80K in equipment rental
GRETNA – A construction rental equipment company is suing a contractor claiming it is owed more than $80,000 for equipment rental. United Rentals (North America) Inc. filed suit against Jordan Tornabene and Jet Construction Services Inc. in the 24th Judicial District Court on May 21.United Rentals asserts that on July 23, 2012 it entered into an agreement to rent equipment on a credit basis to Tornabene
Supermarket sued after customer allegedly breaks hip in trip and fall over wooden pallet
GRETNA – A local supermarket is being sued by a woman who claims she was severely injured when she broke her hip in a fall over a pallet.
Rental company sued by tenant claiming she was knocked out in fall over wall
GRETNA – A local real estate rental company is being sued by one of its tenants who claims she was severely injured after tripping over a wall while walking her dog.Darlene Mince filed suit against Victoria Witte, wife of Terry Laurent, and Theodore A. Kraft Jr. Realty LLC in the 24th Judicial District Court on May 19.On May 6, 2013, Mince claims that she was living in a rental unit located at 521
Mass action lawsuit filed over alleged radioactive contamination in Harvey
NEW ORLEANS – A mass action lawsuit involving alleged contamination of a Harvey neighborhood has been filed on behalf of hundreds of property owners.
Arcade sued by woman claiming daughter suffered concussion after being hit by laser gun
Adventure Quest Laser Tag
Psychiatric hospital sued by patient claiming she suffered stroke
GRETNA – A woman is suing a psychiatric hospital for medical malpractice after she allegedly suffered a severe stroke while in its care.Mary Fitzpatrick filed suit against River Oaks Inc., River Oaks Hospital, River Oaks Child and Adolescent Hospital and Mack R. Holdiness, M.D. in the 24th Judicial District Court on May 20.Fitzpatrick asserts she was transferred from Tulane Hospital to River Oaks Hospital
Contractor sues over non-payment on home that failed inspection allegedly due to homeowner
GRETNA – A contractor is suing a client he was building a home for after he was allegedly not paid when the home failed an inspection.
Man claims restaurant served alcohol to minors who struck him in head with bottles
Chilito's Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Woman who was allegedly injured after falling in hole sues
GRETNA – A local hospital is being sued by a woman who claims she was injured after falling in an unmarked hole.
Oil and gas achieve victories in state legislature; But 'legacy lawsuits' continue to plague industry
Don Briggs, President, Louisiana Oil and Gas AssociationThe oil and gas industry was faced with several tough issues this Louisiana legislative session.The hot topic for debate were the pieces of legislation that would combat the hundreds of abusive lawsuits that are plaguing the oil and gas industry. Louisiana Oil and Gas Association, along with coalition members like the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil
Another fisherman represented by AndryLerner law firm accused of fraudulent BP claim
NEW ORLEANS – A fisherman who was represented by a law firm alleged to have aided in a previous false BP claim on behalf of another fisherman has been accused of filing a fraudulent $50,000 BP claim that he may not have to pay back because he received a payment through a lawsuit financier.
Home health company sued allegedly not paying employee who was laid off
GRETNA – A home healthcare company is being sued by a former employee who claims she is owed back pay and vacation time she had accrued before she was laid off.
Couple sues over alleged damages to home during elevation
GRETNA – A Metairie couple is suing a company that was contracted to elevate their home after the work allegedly resulted in property damage.
Property insurer sued over Hurricane Isaac payments
Satellite image of Hurricane Isaac in Aug. 2012
Company that owned leased truck that was lost in fire sues
GRETNA – A company that leased a truck that caught fire is suing the leasing company.
Oakwood Mall sued by woman claiming injury from fall on loose rug
Oakwood Shopping Center
Hospital sued by patient allegedly injured after being struck by facility vehicle in parking garage
GRETNA – An area hospital is being sued by a woman who claims she was injured after being run over by an employee in a company vehicle in its parking garage.