News from 2014
Shoring company files claim against couple for breach of contract
NEW ORLEANS – A major shoring company claims it failed to receive compensation for completion of a construction contract.
Former Shell Oil worker sues insulation companies after mesothelioma diagnosis
NEW ORLEANS – A Washington Parish couple is suing corporations they claim are responsible for the husband's exposure to asbestos and subsequent contraction of mesothelioma.
Son sues mother over property willed to him that was allowed to deteriorate
GRETNA – A St. Tammany woman is being sued by her son for allegedly allowing property willed to him by his father to deteriorate before he was able to take ownership of it.
Customer sued for alleged refusal to pay $22K for home elevation
GRETNA – A shoring company is suing a customer it claims has refused to pay for a completed home elevation.
Doctor who contributed $321K to company sues business partners for misappropriation of funds
GRETNA – A doctor is suing his partners over alleged misappropriation of funds from a business in which they are equal partners.
Family of man who died after setting bed on fire with cigarette in nursing home sues
GRETNA – The estate of a man who died while in a fire caused by smoking in bed while living in a local nursing home is suing.
East Jefferson General Hospital sued for medical malpractice after 90-year-old patient allegedly breaks hip
East Jefferson General Hospital
Woman claims permanent injury from slip on chicken grease at Rouse’s
GRETNA – A local grocery store is being sued by a woman who claims she was injured after slipping and falling on chicken grease while shopping with her family.
Family of man who died after being punched in face at local bar sues
GRETNA – The family a man who was allegedly punched in the face by another bar patron and died from his injuries is suing the bar where the incident occurred.
Number of claims found to be based on false tax forms grows as special master asks more claimants to return damage awards
NEW ORLEANS – The investigation into fraudulent claims stemming from the Deepwater Horizon Court Supervised Settlement Program appears to be heating up.
Law firm sues company it defended over alleged failure to pay
NEW ORLEANS – A law firm that allegedly failed to receive compensation for its successful defense of its client is suing.
Antitrust case against State Farm brought by La. AG, campaign treasurer transferred to MDL
Louisiana Attorney General James "Buddy" Caldwell
Contractor sues HVAC subcontractor alleging $315K claim is null and void
NEW ORLEANS – An HVAC company is being sued by a contractor who says that a $315,000 claim by a subcontractor should be deemed null and void.
Family of woman who died at hospital due to heart attack suing for medical malpractice
West Jefferson Hospital
Tenant who allegedly broke arm and injured shoulder in fall on wet slate sues landlord
GRETNA – A tenant is suing her landlord after she was allegedly injured in a fall in the building’s parking lot.
Longterm disability insurer is being sued by a customer claiming it wrongfully denied her benefits
GRETNA – A woman diagnosed with degenerative scoliosis claims her employer’s longterm disability insurer has failed to properly reimburse her for her malady.Vickie Doss filed suit against Standard Insurance Company in the 24th Judicial District Court on Oct. 7.Doss asserts that she was diagnosed with scoliosis in 2007 while working at Whitney Bank which had coverage by Standard Insurance Company as
Motorist sued for allegedly running over pregnant pedestrian
GRETNA – A pregnant pedestrian who was allegedly run over by a motorist is suing for injuries she claims she received in the incident.
Allegedly defective windows result in damage to home, contractor claims in lawsuit
GRETNA – A contractor is alleging in a lawsuit that the manufacturer of windows it installed in a house is liable for water that leaked into and damaged the residence.
Daycare center sued by pregnant mom who fell off stairs while carrying child
GRETNA – A pregnant mother claims she and her children were injured when she fell off a set of steps at a daycare center.