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Tuesday, March 18, 2025

News from 2014


Surf’s up

By Stephen Waguespack |
Stephen Waguespack


Man named as boyfriend in divorce pleading claims defamation

By Louisiana Record reports |
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

By Louisiana Record reports |
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

By Louisiana Record reports |
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

By Louisiana Record reports |
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

By Lizzy Fitzsousa |
NEW ORLEANS – A mass action lawsuit involving alleged contamination of a Harvey neighborhood has been filed on behalf of hundreds of property owners.


Psychiatric hospital sued by patient claiming she suffered stroke

By Louisiana Record reports |
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

By Louisiana Record reports |
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

By Louisiana Record reports |
Chilito's Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Woman who was allegedly injured after falling in hole sues

By Louisiana Record reports |
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

By Don Briggs |
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

By Louisiana Record reports |
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

By Louisiana Record reports |
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

By Louisiana Record reports |
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

By Lizzy Fitzsousa |
Satellite image of Hurricane Isaac in Aug. 2012

Company that owned leased truck that was lost in fire sues

By Louisiana Record reports |
GRETNA – A company that leased a truck that caught fire is suing the leasing company.


Hospital sued by patient allegedly injured after being struck by facility vehicle in parking garage

By Louisiana Record reports |
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.