News from 2014
Movers, building owner blamed for woman’s injuries
GRETNA – A moving company and commercial building owner are being sued by a woman who claims she received disabling injuries because of boards placed in an entryway.Wanda Simlin filed suit against Canal Indemnity Company, P.L. Vogel Co. LLC, United Fire and Casualty Company, The Office Planning Group Incorporated and Severn Place Associates, a Partnership in Commendam in the 24th Judicial District
Nursing home sued over alleged conditions that led to resident’s pressure sores, hospitalization
GRETNA – A nursing home resident is suing after he was allegedly improperly treated resulting in the development of severe pressure sores subsequent to being malnourished and dehydrated.
Attorney sued for legal malpractice concerning representation of bike accident victim
GRETNA – A bicyclist who was allegedly severely injured in an accident when she struck a pipe sticking up from the ground has filed a legal malpractice lawsuit against her attorney who she claims improperly represented her.Mai Phan, and husband Tam Lam, filed suit against Joy Cressend in the 24th Judicial District Court on Sept. 19.Phan contends that on Oct. 10, 2010 she entered into a contingency
Deepwater Horizon audit finds one in five business, seafood claims lack proper documentation
NEW ORLEANS – An audit of the Deepwater Horizon settlement facility shows that nearly one in five claims in certain fraud-prone categories were paid without proper documentation.
Dog walker sued over allegedly 'ferocious' dog attack that left three year old with facial scars
GRETNA – The father of a girl who was allegedly bitten in the face by a dog is suing the girl’s mother as well as others over her injuries.
Law firm sued by client for allegedly abandoning her case
GRETNA – A local law firm is being sued by a client for legal malpractice after it allegedly abandoned her case and failed to oppose motions against her.
School sued for negligence after woman falls while dancing on gravel
GRETNA – A parochial school is being sued by a woman who claims she was injured after falling while dancing on its premises.
Restaurant sues landlord claiming mold forced them to go out of business
GRETNA – A local restaurant is suing its former landlord due to significant mold buildup in the premises that should have been remediated following Hurricane Katrina.
Oil company sues accountant over alleged $1.79 million embezzlement
NEW ORLEANS – A local oil company is suing an accountant it claims embezzled a total of $1,798,000 betewen October 2009 and May 2014.
Ochsner sued by woman claiming back and neck injuries from fall
GRETNA – A local hospital is being sued by a patient who claims she injured her back and neck after falling in its hallway when she slipped in water.
Wal-Mart sued by woman claiming disability after slipping and falling on unknown substance
GRETNA – A corporate retail store is being sued by a woman who claims she was injured when she slipped and fell on its premises.
Insurer seeks $72,500 claim for alleged property damage caused by subcontractor
NEW ORLEANS – A construction company is being sued after its workers allegedly removed steel beams from a local building causing its collapse.
Former security guard seeks $75K for alleged lack of payment
NEW ORLEANS – A former security guard claims that during the course of his employment by World Protection Inc. he failed to receive any sort of compensation for work he completed for the company as a security guard.
Public relations firm sued over allegations of defamation
NEW ORLEANS – An architecture and construction company are suing a public relations firm they claim wrote defamatory emails accusing them of subjecting minority subcontractors to racial discrimination.
Health insurer faces lawsuit for allegedly not covering child’s developmental medical treatment expenses
GRETNA – A mother is suing her health insurance company for allegedly not covering the healthcare costs of her son.
Secret Service probe into Deepwater Horizon fraud scheme nets 27
NEW ORLEANS – As BP’s petition asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the Deepwater Horizon settlement is being considered, an investigation by the U.S. Secret Service has concluded with the arrest of 27 people who are accused of trying to defraud the settlement program by filing fraudulent claims.
Man sues Whole Foods over injuries allegedly sustained in slip and fall on stop sign
GRETNA – A man who claims he was injured in slip and fall on a stop sign at a local grocery store is suing.
Public bus passenger sues over alleged injury in fall due to quick start by driver
GRETNA – A bus passenger is suing after the driver of the bus she had just boarded allegedly failed to wait until she sat down to begin driving, resulting in her being injured in a fall.