News from 2014
Woman claims disability after slip and fall at health clinic
GRETNA – A health clinic is being sued by a woman who claims she is disabled after slipping in a puddle of liquid that dripped out of a light fixture and onto the floor.
Patient sues surgeon over surgery that alleged resulted in deformed foot
GRETNA – A foot surgeon is being sued by a patient for allegedly causing her foot to become deformed after surgery.
Woman who claims injury in fall out of elevator sues
NEW ORLEANS – A woman who claims she was injured in a fall while exiting an elevator is suing.Janice Cotton filed suit against Bar Harbor LLC, HSI Mangement Inc., Renaissance Place Apartments and Western World Insurance Co. in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court on July 23.Cotton claims on Dec. 26, 2013, she was exiting an elevator, located at 3601 Texas Drive in New Orleans, when she lost her
Woman sues Circle K after an alleged slip and fall injury
NEW ORLEANS – A woman who was purportedly injured after slipping in an unknown liquid at a convenience store is suing over her alleged injuries.
Lawsuit stems from alleged fraud over Napoleon Avenue property negotiations
NEW ORLEANS – A new homeowner is suing his residence’s former occupants, their realtor and the realtor’s employer for allegedly misrepresenting the house’s actual condition before and during the act of sale.
Attorney General kills Cameron Parish drive to sue oil companies for coastal damages, citing questionable tactics by lawyers
Attorney General James "Buddy" Caldwell
Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office sued over prison inmate who died after being on suicide watch
GRETNA – The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office is being sued by the survivors of a man who allegedly died due to mistreatment
Tenants' association sues Mayor Landrieu over allegedly unfair representation on Housing Authority board
NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu has been sued over a disagreement on how commissions to the city’s housing authority board are being handled by administration.
Fifth Circuit allows federal safety board review of Deepwater Horizon incident
Deepwater Horizon oil rigNEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board will be allowed to conduct an in-depth investigation into Transocean’s role in the 2010 explosion of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig.The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a 2-1 opinion on Sept. 18 agreeing that the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) has the jurisdiction and authority
Ship owner sued for injuries employee allegedly suffered
GRETNA – the owner of a ship is being sued by an employee who claims he was injured when his supervisor pulled a spray paint hose out of his hand causing paint and debris to shoot into his eye.
Woman sues Touro doctor claiming surgery caused paralysis
NEW ORLEANS – A doctor and hospital are being sued for allegedly paralyzing a patient during surgery.
Swimming pool repair service sued by man who alleges he was shocked
GRETNA – A concrete contractor is being sued by a homeowner who claims he was shocked while a worker was servicing his swimming pool.Kevin Cross filed suit against Gurley’s Concrete in the 24th Judicial District Court on July 28.Cross claims that Gurley’s Concrete was servicing his swimming pool located at 117 Moss Lane in River Ridge while he was wading the pool to replace a pool light. The plaintiff
Cashier sued by employer for allegedly stealing $21K from safe and cash drawer
GRETNA – A recycling company is suing one of its cashiers claiming she stole $21,000 from her cash drawer and a safe on the premises over a seven month period.
Winn Dixie sued by customer who was allegedly injured in fall
GRETNA – A corporate grocery store is being sued by a customer who claims she was injured in a fall after slipping in a clear substance.
East Jefferson General Hospital sues mental health management services provider over $100K open account
East Jefferson General Hospital
Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office sued for operating DWI checkpoint without proper supervision
GRETNA – A motorist who claims she was injured after being in a pileup at a DWI checkpoint is suing both the driver who allegedly caused a collision with her car and the law enforcement agency responsible for the area.
Son sues major New Orleans businesses over father’s asbestos-related death
NEW ORLEANS – The son of a man who died due to asbestos exposure is suing the companies he claims are responsible for the exposure.
81-year-old plaintiff claims she had to use ladder to access home due to contractor's failure to complete repairs
NEW ORLEANS – A homeowner is suing a construction company for more than $120,000 claiming it failed to make repairs to her home that were to be undertaken following Hurricane Katrina.