News from 2014
Man sued for alleged breach of contract over rent-to-own building
GRETNA – A company is suing a customer who allegedly was provided a rent-to-own portable building but did not completely pay for it nor return it.
Wal-Mart sued by man who claims injury from slip in puddle on premises
GRETNA – A corporate retailer is being sued by a man who claims he was injured in a slip and fall in a local store.
Dry cleaner sues electrician over alleged property damage
GRETNA – A dry cleaning company is suing an electrician for allegedly falsifying information about the company he worked for and damaging one of its dry cleaning machines.
New Orleans Museum of Art sued over grandmother’s injury on City Park bridge
New Orleans Museum of Art
Spouse of deceased worker files asbestos suit
NEW ORLEANS – A woman has filed suit against numerous companies for their involvement with asbestos-containing products after her husband died from mesothelioma.
Widow of shipyard worker sues over asbestos exposure
Avondale shipyard
Construction company files suit against the City of New Orleans over bid process
NEW ORLEANS – A local company claims the City of New Orleans improperly denied awarding it a project after submitting the lowest responsive bid.
Land purchaser alleges New Orleans officials have denied repayment of tax payments
NEW ORLEANS – A corporation that had paid previous years property tax on a property it purchased claims the City of New Orleans owes a redemption tax payment.
Couple sued over alleged non-payment of $53K after home elevation
GRETNA – A construction company is suing a couple who allegedly did not pay for elevating their home.
Another suit filed over consolidated rental car facility at Louis Armstrong International Airport
GRETNA – An electrical supply company is suing a subcontractor and contractor of a facility at Louis Armstrong International Airport for non-payment of goods they allegedly ordered and used.
Driver files suit against the City of New Orleans for missing stop sign
NEW ORLEANS – Following a motor vehicle collision a driver has filed suit against the City of New Orleans based on her claim that a traffic control sign was missing from an intersection.
Mortgage lendor accused of mortgage fraud by Louisiana Attorney General
CaldwellCOVINGTON – Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell has brought suit against a California-based company, accusing it of falsely promising mortgage relief to financially distressed Louisiana homeowners.Caldwell filed suit against Home Preservation Services in the 22nd Judicial District Court on July 30.According to the suit, defendant Home Preservation Services is a California-based company
Macy’s sued by woman over trip and fall on uneven ground
GRETNA – A woman who claims she was seriously injured in a fall at a local mall is suing.
Ruth's Chris Steakhouse sued over patron's injury
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is suing Ruth's Chris Steakhouse's parent corporation, its insurers, and a construction company for their alleged role in her injury.
Wheelchair bound patient files suit against Touro Infirmary for alleged negligent care
NEW ORLEANS – A patient claims her caretakers were negligent by leaving her unattended in an altered state of mind, which led to her falling and breaking her hip after attempting to stand.
Medical malpractice lawsuit filed by estate of patient who allegedly suffered septic infection due to implant
GRETNA – The estate of a deceased patient is suing two doctors and a local hospital who allegedly left a temporary implant in the patient which later resulted in a septic infection.
Pharmacy sued for allegedly losing medication, causing woman to wait several days for prescription
GRETNA – Walgreens is being sued by a woman who claims her condition deteriorated after her medicine was lost as it was being dispensed and she had to wait 10 days to receive it.
Fifth Circuit Court decides that private property classifications issued by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are not 'final'
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has affirmed a district court’s dismissal of a suit brought against the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, agreeing with the lower court’s determination that courts lack the subject-matter jurisdiction to hear cases regarding property classifications.
Saks Fifth Avenue sued by African-American patron allegedly followed by security personnel
NEW ORLEANS – A Baton Rouge doctor is suing Saks Fifth Avenue and two of the retailer’s employees for allegedly accusing her of shoplifting because she is of African-American descent.
Home Depot sued after toddler allegedly injured in fall from cart
GRETNA – The family of a toddler who was allegedly seriously injured after falling from a cart is suing Home Depot.