News from 2014
Improperly stacked soda strikes woman on head; Winn Dixie sued for alleged negligence
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is suing Winn Dixie for allegedly stacking soda cases in a way that caused them to fall onto her head and neck, causing injury.
Vendor who fell at Essence Festival files suit against convention center
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Ochsner, doctors sued by mother over daughter's death


NEW ORLEANS – A woman is suing Ochsner Baptist Medical Center and two doctors for their alleged role in her daughter's death.
Former neighbor of pipe manufacturer sues over lung cancer diagnosis
GRETNA – A Gretna native is suing after she allegedly contracted mesothelioma after living next to a facility for three decades that manufactured cement piping containing asbestos.
After falling from second story balcony man sues over brain, head injury
GRETNA – A man who claims he was severely injured after he fell over a railing on a second story balcony is suing the property owner.
Co-owner of property sues after failing to come to partition agreement
NEW ORLEANS – A minority stake holder in immovable property has filed suit against the majority stake holder to force the sides to come to an agreement on partition of the property or have the court auction the property and divide the sale price proportionally.
Construction company sues City of New Orleans over bid review process
New Orleans City Hall
Mechanic sues employer after fall from ladder while changing light bulb
GRETNA – An automotive repair shop owner is being sued by an employee who claims he was severely inured after falling from a ladder while trying to change a light bulb at his workplace.
Sports bar sued by patron who was allegedly shot in parking lot
The Huey Sports Bar & Grill
Indicted doctor sued in civil court after prescribed pain medication leads to death
COVINGTON – A deceased woman’s son is suing Dr. Joseph Mogan, the Omni Pain Management doctor who prescribed her the “massive amount” of pain medication that allegedly led to her cardiac arrest.
McDonald’s sued by woman claiming injuries after slipping in faded paint in wet parking lot
GRETNA – A fast food eatery is being sued by a woman who claims she was injured after slipping and falling in faded paint on wet pavement.Nancy G. Church filed suit against Scottsdale Insurance Company, Max Foods Management Inc. and McDonald’s in the 24th Judicial District Court on July 8.Church claims that on Jan. 13, 2013 she was at the McDonald’s located at 9601 Jefferson Highway in Jefferson when
Former worker at New Orleans port files suit after contracting mesothelioma
NEW ORLEANS – A former employee working at the New Orleans and Baton Rouge ports has filed suit against numerous companies for their alleged negligence in exposing the employee to asbestos which resulted in the contraction of mesothelioma.
Building owner claims roof unlawfully used by contracts to repair adjacent building
NEW ORLEANS – A building owner claims his roof was used as a staging area by contractors who unlawfully trespassed onto his roof and caused damage.
Woman sues landlords after daughter’s alleged fall through porch railing
NEW ORLEANS – A mother is filing suit against a real estate development company and a New Orleans housing management firm for their alleged role in her daughter's injury.
Man sues Coca-Cola after tripping over case of soda syrup in store
GRETNA – A man is suing Coca-Cola after he was allegedly injured when he tripped over a case of soda left on the floor of a store.
Medical billing contractor sues over alleged non-payment
GRETNA – A medical billing contractor is suing a former client who allegedly did not provide full payment when she left their employment.
Homeowners sue insurer for allegedly not covering hurricane damage
Satellite image of Hurricane Isaac in Aug. 2012
Home Depot sued by customer who alleges permanent disability in parking lot fall
GRETNA – A corporate hardware store is being sued after one of its customers was allegedly injured in a fall.
For Louisiana’s Legal Climate, Perception is in Fact Reality
Stephen Waguespack
Inmate sues Jefferson Parish court personnel over clerical error resulting in longer sentence
GRETNA – Jefferson Parish court personnel are being sued for allegedly allowing a clerical error to stand that resulted in a woman being required to serve 85 percent of a three year sentence rather than 45 percent she thought she was receiving as part of a plea deal.