News from 2014
Man claiming injuries in fall off broken bench at Wal-Mart sues
NEW ORLEANS – A man who allegedly had a serious fall after sitting on a bench at Wal-Mart is suing.
Go-cart rider sues after running vehicle into barrier
GRETNA – A man is suing a local go-cart track where he alleges he was injured after running his vehicle into a barrier.Kevin Lucas filed suit against Laney C. Racing LLC and NOLA Motor Sports Park in the 24th Judicial District Court on July 22.Lucas alleges that on April 13 he was driving the go-cart around the track when he ran into a barricade of old tires that was improperly constructed and the
Local hospital sued by woman allegedly injured in ambulance accident
GRETNA – A woman who claims she was injured in auto collision with an ambulance is suing. Sarah Chighizola filed suit against East Jefferson General Hospital, Tramaine L. Eugene and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company in the 24th Judicial District Court on July 22.Chighizola asserts that on July 25, 2013 she was in her car at the intersection U.S. Highway 90 and LA 611-4 when Eugene, who
Waste disposal company blamed for knocking pallet of ceramics into men
GRETNA – A waste disposal company is seeing sued after one of its drivers allegedly rammed a dumpster into a pallet of ceramic tiles that fell on top of two men that were standing nearby.
Event hall sued for woman’s alleged injury in fall
GRETNA – An events hall is being sued by a woman who alleges she was injured in a fall on its premises.
Fifth Circuit grants Native Americans religious freedom to obtain permits for eagle feathers
NEW ORLEANS – In a ruling that relies heavily on the Supreme Court’s recent decision in favor of Hobby Lobby’s religious freedom, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed and remanded a district court’s decision to prohibit certain Native Americans from acquiring eagle feathers for religious ceremonies.
Racetrac sued, accused of negligence after customer’s reported fall
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is suing Racetrac for negligence after allegedly slipping and falling in a Covington convenience store.
Entergy sues City of New Orleans over alleged damage to underground facilities
NEW ORLEANS – Entergy is suing the City of New Orleans for $45,000 in alleged damages caused by drilling.
Bus passenger sues transit authority over alleged injuries
New Orleans Regional Transit Authority bus
Woman allegedly falls through floor, sues property owner
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is suing a property owner and his insurer for alleged negligence which she claims resulted in her injury.
Man claims head and spine injury after fall off stool at The Camellia Grill
NEW ORLEANS – A man who was allegedly severely injured after falling off a stool at popular restaurant is suing.Charles L. Lacoste filed suit against The Camellia Grill Restaurant, 3218 Magazine LLC, Byblos Restaurant and Hanover Insurance Company in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court on July 14.Lacoste claims on July 22, 2013, while seated on a stool at The Camellia Grill, located at 626 S. Carrolton
New evidence released in oil spill settlement debacle leaves another black eye on Louisiana’s legal reputation
Melissa Landry, executive director of Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch
BP spokesman tells environmental journalists they got it wrong
BP spokesman Geoff Morrell addresses attendees at the 24th annual Society of Environmental Journalists conference in New Orleans.
Fifth Circuit reaches split decision in Texas Optometrists v. Wal-Mart; $1.3 million civil penalty evaporates
U.S. 5th Circuit Court of AppealsNEW ORLEANS – The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has partly affirmed and partly reversed a district court’s decision regarding Wal-Mart's regulation of its optometry doctors’ hours.The dispute was centered on the Texas Optometry Act (TOA), which prohibits any company from “controlling the practice of an optometrist by attempting to influence the hours” in which they
Circus goer files suit after being knocked to the ground by clown
NEW ORLEANS – A circus attendee has filed suit after a clown, employed by the circus, bumped into her causing her to fall and suffer serious injuries.
Halliburton agrees to $1B settlement over Deepwater Horizon spill
BEAUMONT – Houston-based Halliburton Energy Services – a subcontractor on BP’s Deepwater Horizon oil rig – has agreed to pay more than $1 billion to settle claims from coastal businesses that were damaged from the 2010 rig explosion and oil spill.
Man sued for more than $9K in lumber he allegedly refused to pay for
NEW ORLEANS – A lumber wholesaler is suing a local man it claims owes thousands of dollars worth of lumber.
Local school sued by mother of student allegedly injured on playground
Homer A. Plessy Charter School
Rice Mill Lofts, Frontier Weatherproofing sued after NOCCA employee loses ability to breathe without assistance
New Orleans Center for Creative ArtsNEW ORLEANS – An employee of the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts is suing a Bywater residence company and a Texas waterproofing company for negligence, claiming they aggravated a pre-existing condition and caused her respiratory health to rapidly deteriorate.Claudette Sislo filed suit against National Rice Mill LLC and Frontier Waterproofing in the Orleans Parish