News from 2014
Rapides Parish district attorney candidate sues man for allegedly defamatory remarks made on radio broadcast
ALEXANDRIA – A candidate in a runoff race for district attorney of Rapides Parish has filed a lawsuit seeking injunctive relief and a temporary restraining order against a man he claims repeatedly made defamatory remarks about him on a local radio station broadcast.Jesse P. Terrell Jr. filed suit against Robert Washington in the 9th Judicial District Court on Nov. 21.Terrell, a Democrat and former
Woman sues Wal-Mart, claims a wet substance in meat aisle caused fall and injury
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans Parish woman is suing a local retailer after she was allegedly injured in a fall due to a slippery substance on the meat aisle floor.
Brothers gas station sues property insurer for allegedly not covering Hurricane Isaac damages
GRETNA – A local gas station is suing its property insurer for allegedly not covering losses due to Hurricane Isaac.Brothers Expressway filed suit against Arch Specialty Insurance Company in the 24th Judicial District Court.Brothers Expressway, located at 9000 Westbank Expressway in Harvey, asserts it was covered by a commercial property insurance policy issued by Arch Specialty Insurance Company when
Boh Bros. files breach of contract claim against Entergy for nearly $4 million
NEW ORLEANS – A local contractor is suing after it was allegedly not paid nearly $4 million for a regional energy provider construction project.
Fertility clinic sued for wrongful death for allegedly losing fertilized embryos
GRETNA – A local fertility clinic is being sued by a woman who claims the clinic lost her embryos, depriving her of the ability to have a second child and essentially killing her would-be children.
Contractor accused of bailing on contract, letting incomplete renovation deteriorate
GRETNA – A contractor is being sued by a homeowner for allegedly not completing major renovations to his home that have resulted in further deterioration of the property.Floyd Williams filed suit against Quality Residential Services of Louisiana and Dilia Castillo De Hernandez in the 24th Judicial District Court on Sept. 13.Williams alleges that he entered into a contract to have Hernandez and Quality
Marshalls sued for customer’s alleged injuries in slip and fall
GRETNA – A clothing retailer is being sued by a customer who claims she was injured when she sipped and fell on a substance leaking from its roof.Cynthia B. Magner filed suit against Marshalls of MA Inc., The TJX Companies Inc., Transformance Harvey LLC and Zurich American Insurance Company in the 24th Judicial District Court on Sept. 15.Magner contends that on Sept. 21, 2013 she was shopping at the
Woman sues employer’s next door neighbor due to fall in parking lot
GRETNA – An employee of a local auto parts store is suing the owner of the property next to her employer’s landlord after she allegedly was injured in a fall while transporting an order to a customer’s car.
Hurricane lawsuit filed againt insurer for failure to pay on claim
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish corporation is suing its insurer for alleged breach of contract after Lloyd's of London allegedly failed to pay for damages resulting from Hurricane Isaac's landfall.
Newly elected judge draws on early experience as judicial clerk to lead
Nakisha Ervin-KnottNEW ORLEANS – Winning the Division D Orleans Parish Civil District Court race in November’s election struck a chord in Nakisha Ervin-Knott’s heart, as it is the court she first began her career.After receiving her juris doctor from Southern University Law Center in 1998, Ervin-Knott began her legal career as a judicial law clerk for Judge Terri F. Love of Division D of the Orleans
Levee breach lawsuit illustrates class action racket
Melissa Landry, executive director of Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch
Alleged fall in puddle of water at Treasure Chest Casino buffet results in lawsuit
Treasure Chest CasinoGRETNA – A local casino is being sued by a woman who claims she was injured in a fall at its buffet.Noel B. Thomas filed suit against Treasure Chest Casino LLC, Boyd Gaming Corporation and their insurer in the 24th Judicial District Court on Sept. 12.Thomas claims that on Sept. 14, 2013 she was a patron at the Treasure Chest Casino located at 5050 Williams Blvd. in Kenner when
Infection leads to medical malpractice lawsuit
GRETNA – A man is suing his doctor and clinic after he allegedly contracted a serious infection when his pubic hair was shaven in preparation for a penile implant operation.
Hospital sued over man’s death from allegedly severe internal bleeding following surgery
East Jefferson General Hospital
Cracked pavement in handicapped parking area lead to injuries, lawsuit claims
GRETNA – A woman is suing Winn-Dixie claiming she was injured in a fall on cracked cement near a handicapped parking lot space.
Homeowners file hurricane suit against Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
Satellite image of Hurricane Isaac in Aug. 2012
New Orleans Emergency Medical Service sued after employee allegedly crashed ambulance into man’s car
GRETNA – An emergency medical services employee and his employer are being sued by a man who claims he was injured when an ambulance struck his car while carrying an injured patient.
Woman alleges severe injuries from waterslide accident
GRETNA – An inflatable rentals company is being sued by a woman who claims she was injured after flying off the end of a waterside and onto nearby pavement.
Construction company accused of defaulting on $459K balance due
GRETNA – A local shoring company is suing a construction company and its owner over alleged default on payment of a modular building worth more than $500,000.
School threatened with lawsuit over Veterans Day prayer
MORGAN CITY – In response to a lawsuit threatened by The American Humanist Association, the St. Mary Parish School Board has admitted that a public prayer held at a recent Veteran’s Day rally at Morgan City High School was inconsistent with school district policy.