News from 2014
Woman sues over alleged injury from stepping in hole on Racetrac property
NEW ORLEANS – A Baton Rouge woman is suing the proprietors of a convenience store and fueling station after allegedly being injured when she fell in a hole on the property.
Homeowner sued by company who allegedly paid her mortgage as part of purchase contract
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is being sued after allegedly agreeing to sell her home while facing default but refusing to convey the title of the home once the agreed purchaser helped her pay off her mortgage.
Property insurer sues on behalf of pet store whose ceiling allegedly caved in and smashed fish tanks
GRETNA – A property insurer is suing over serious damage one of their customers, a pet store, allegedly suffered serious damage due to the alleged negligence that allowed rainwater to enter their business during a roof replacement.
Man sues after allegedly being injured in incident involving a 900-pound bundle of wire falling on him
GRETNA – A electrical wholesale company is suing a man who alleges he was injured when a 900 pound bundle of wire fell on him.
Public school sued by mother of child who was allegedly attacked while exiting bus
GRETNA – A local school is being sued by the mother of a student who was allegedly severely attacked by another student.
Man sued for over $14K after driving friend’s car into home, suit says
GRETNA – A man who was driving a friend’s car that he allegedly crashed into a home is being sued by the home's insurer.
Shopper sues after allegedly being injured by purse
GRETNA – A shopper who claims she pricked her finger on a sharp object inside a purse she picked up is suing.
Homeowner sues after property insurer allegedly undervalues hurricane damage
GRETNA – A local homeowner claims her property insurer grossly undervalued damages to her home caused by Hurricane Isaac.
Pedestrian who claims she was injured in fall though open manhole sues
GRETNA – A woman who claims she was severely injured after falling through an open manhole is suing the local sewer district where the incident occurred.
Security company sued for break-in that allegedly occurred under its watch
NEW ORLEANS – A security service company is being sued for alleged negligence in its duty of properly securing a client's building, which allowed for a break-in and resulted in serious damage to the business.
Owner of school bus service sued over allegedly inappropriate sexual relationship with employee
GRETNA – The owner of a school bus service is being sued by a former employee who claims she was physically attacked and fired after she discontinued a sexual relationship.
Doctor being sued for allegedly leaving behind part of uterus during hysterectomy
GRETNA – A doctor is being sued by a patient for allegedly not completely removing her uterus during a hysterectomy.
Woman claiming severe burns from eyebrow wax sues
GRETNA – A woman who claims her face was severely burned by eyebrow wax is suing.
Wal-Mart sued by woman allegedly injured in fall on slick floor
GRETNA – A corporate retailer is being sued by a woman who claims she was injured after slipping and falling on a slick spot.
Church being sued by woman who was allegedly injured in parking lot fall
GRETNA – A local church is being sued by woman who alleges she was injured in a trip and fall over bricks in its parking lot.Shirley Rubit filed suit against New Zion Baptist Church and Guideone Specialty Mutual Insurance Company in the 24th Judicial District Court on May 22.Rubit asserts she was an invitee at the New Zion Baptist Church located at 1131 Garden Road in Marrero and as she was walking
Local hospital sued over allegedly giving West Nile virus patient wrong drug
East Jefferson General Hospital
Kenner Police sued after officer allegedly runs over pedestrian
GRETNA – The Kenner Police Department is being sued by a pedestrian who claims she was injured when an officer ran him over in a police cruiser.Josselyn L. Cruz filed suit against David J. Stromeyer, ABC Ins. Co., the City of Kenner, the Kenner Police Department and their insurer in the 24th Judicial District Court on May 27.Cruz claims that on the night of June 21, 2013 she was walking across Conlin
Couple sues Best Chevrolet over sale of alleged 'lemon'
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish couple is suing an international car dealer over a car they purchased that allegedly had significant problems.