News from 2014
Potential employer sued over loss of $8K after woman’s work contract rescinded
NEW ORLEANS – A local woman is suing to recover $8,000 because she quit her job when offered a contract employment position in New York, only to have the contract rescinded days later.
Restaurant sued by homeowner over street congestion, noise pollution
GRETNA – A local homeowner is suing a neighboring restaurant for allegedly not providing proper parking for customers resulting in congestion on area streets and for producing noise pollution.
Discount gas station sued by woman claiming disability after tripping over rug
GRETNA – A local discount gas station is being sued by a woman who claims she was disabled in a trip and fall on a rug placed at the entrance of the premises.
Attorney sued by mother over alleged mishandling of deceased father’s estate
GRETNA – A woman is suing her son for allegedly attempting to transfer estate property to his own possession.
Hospital sued by family of patient who allegedly died after being knocked to ground by automatic door
GRETNA – The family of a woman who allegedly died after suffering a brain injury when she hit her head on a pavement after being knocked to the ground by a defective electric door is suing the hospital where the incident allegedly took place.
Walgreen's sued by customer who claims injury in trip over stock cart
GRETNA – A pharmacy customer is suing saying she was injured in a fall over a stock cart on its premises.
Couple sued by construction company for more than $57K
GRETNA – A construction company is suing a couple it claims did not properly pay for work completed on their property.
The Men’s Wearhouse sued by employee claiming injury after fellow employee pulled seat out from under him at awards ceremony
GRETNA – A man who claims he was severely injured in a fall when a fellow employee pulled a chair out from under him at an employer-sponsored awards ceremony is suing.
Lawsuit: Washington-based company falsely generates divorce petitions for Louisiana patrons
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is suing a website she claims generated a faulty illegal divorce petition outside of its jurisdiction.
Doctor sued for performing procedure that allegedly led to severe complications, major surgeries
GRETNA – A patient is suing her doctor who allegedly ignored abnormal preoperative test results and went ahead with a medical procedure that later led to severe complications requiring major follow-up procedures.
Walgreen Pharmacy sued after customer claims she fractured face in parking lot fall
GRETNA – A woman who allegedly fractured her face in a fall in the parking lot of a corporate pharmacy is suing.
Renewable energy company sued for allegedly not repaying loans
NEW ORLEANS – A man is suing a renewable energy company he claims he provided with two loans which they did not pay back. Michael Thornton filed suit against Golden Leaf Energy LLC and Calvin Mackie in Orleans Parish Civil District Court on Aug. 5. Thornton claims that on Jan. 13, 2012, Golden Leaf entered into two independent loan agreements with him, borrowing $30,000 at a simple interest rate of
Contractor allegedly brought up on criminal charges for passing false checks sued after taking $363K check and abandoning project
GRETNA – A contractor is being sued for allegedly abandoning a project and spending more than $300,000 in construction funds for personal use.
Contractor sued for allegedly not paying supplier more than $34K for goods
GRETNA – A construction supply company is suing a local contractor claiming it is owed nearly $35,000 for goods provided.
Commercial property landlord sues former tenant over alleged damage to building
GRETNA – A commercial property owner is suing a former tenant who allegedly made unapproved changes and damaged a commercial building.
Widow claims medical malpractice after sponge left in husband allegedly led to severe infection
GRETNA – A widow is suing a local hospital claiming a sponge was left in her husband after a surgery that led to a severe infection.
Neighbors sue French Quarter restaurant over alleged continual noise disturbances
NEW ORLEANS – Court of Two Sisters allegedly violated multiple state and city codes pertaining to noise ordinances.
Woman sues Jefferson Parish property owner after fall allegedly causes severe knee injuries
GRETNA – A woman is suing a Jefferson Parish property owner after she allegedly received severe injuries when she stepped in a hole on the property.
Homeowners sue after home elevation’s failure and breach of contract
NEW ORLEANS – A pair of New Orleans homeowners are suing Davie Shoring, Inc., certain persons employed by the corporation and the company's insurer for damages following Davie Shoring's alleged failure to properly level their property's foundation.
Parents sue caregiver for allegedly shaking and injuring infant daughter
GRETNA – A local daycare provider is being sued by parents of an infant daughter they claim was injured by being shaken.