News from 2014
Man allegedly suffers debilitating injuries after being struck by a forklift
NEW ORLEANS – A man is suing after allegedly suffering severe injuries after being run over by a forklift while working at the New Orleans Convention Center.
Brothers gas stations sues insurer over Hurricane Isaac damages
GRETNA – A number of local gas stations are suing their commercial property insurer for allegedly not properly covering damages they received in Hurricane Isaac.
Save-A-Lot customer sues for alleged disability after slipping and falling over bottle of syrup
NEW ORLEANS – A Save-A-Lot patron is suing after allegedly slipping over a bottle of syrup causing her to sustain painful personal injuries.
Home Depot sued after employee allegedly drops scanner on woman’s foot
GRETNA – A local hardware store is being sued by a woman who claims she was injured when one of its employees dropped a scanner on her foot.
Video poker company sues former laundromat owner over breach of contract
NEW ORLEANS – A video poker company claims a former laundromat owner allegedly failed to include a contractual agreement to continue to provide video poker machines on the premises in a new contract with purchasers of the laundromat.
Lakeside Mall sued by woman who claims she was injured in fall
GRETNA – A local shopping mall is being sued by a patron who claims she was severely injured after falling on its premises.
Driver allegedly runs over man, collides with home before fleeing on foot
GRETNA – A man is suing the owner of a car after an unknown driver allegedly ran him over and drove the car into a nearby residence before coming to a stop and fleeing on foot.
Homeowners sue over heavy construction nearby home they claim damaged property
GRETNA – A pair of Metairie homeowners are suing after they allege their home was damaged during construction on a nearby interstate.
Defense attorneys argue coastal lawsuit should be dismissed, definitive ruling by judge would be improper
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana
Woman sues Rouses Markets after allegedly finding a fingernail in a plate of hot prepared food
NEW ORLEANS – A Rouses Market patron allegedly found a fingernail in a plate of prepared food causing her to become nauseous.
J.W. Marriott guest allegedly slips and falls on pool deck sustaining serious injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A local hotel has been sued by woman who claims she severely broke her arm in a fall at its pool.
Court rules against BP’s motion to remove embattled claims administrator
Claims Administrator Patrick Juneau
Contractor accused of fraud after allegedly tearing half of roof off house, leaving it exposed to weather
GRETNA – A contractor is being sued by a customer who claims he tore half of the roof off her house and left it exposed to the weather resulting in tens of thousands of dollars worth of damage.Gaynell Conner filed suit against August Williams, individually and on behalf of A&D Contractor & Tractor Service LLC, in the 24th Judicial District Court on Sept. 4.Conner asserts that on Feb. 26, 2013
Ford Motor Company sues for under $2K allegedly due on car loan
GRETNA – An international car manufacturer is suing a local woman it alleges failed to make her last few payments on a vehicle they financed.
City of Gretna sued by motorist allegedly injured after driving in hole in street
GRETNA – A motorist is suing the City of Gretna after he and a passenger were allegedly injured when they drove into a hole that was obscured by water.
Boat captain claims former employer did not pay him for last day of work
GRETNA – A boat captain is suing his former employer, claiming he was not paid $400 on his last day of work.
Security officer at Gretna Heritage Festival claims she was injured when fence fell on top of her
GRETNA – A security officer at a local festival is suing after she claims she was injured when a fence fell on top of her.
Daycare accused of mistreatment of child by mother
GRETNA – A mother is accusing a daycare center where her daughter was formerly enrolled for allegedly mistreating her.
