News from April 2015
Lafourche man sues over crane injuries
An injured crane operator is suing the company he believes is responsible for his injuries.
Doctor sues couple over money still owed
According to a lawsuit filed April 2 in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, Dr. Natchez Morice is suing Thomas L. and Amilynne Carroll and their "community property regime."
Orleans Parish man sues over metal hip replacement
According to a lawsuit filed April 1 in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, Benjamin C. Moise II is suing Biomet Orthopedics LLC, which manufactured the metal-on-metal hip replacement device Moise had surgically installed on Dec. 1, 2004, but which had to be explanted on Nov. 20, 2014.
Commercial landlord sued after woman allegedly injured in trip and fall on pedestrian ramp
GRETNA – The owner of a Kenner commercial building that was allegedly the site of a woman’s trip and fall on a broken and incorrectly constructed pedestrian bridge is being sued.
Copeland’s, contractor sued by painting company for alleged non-payment of $18K
Copeland’s Cheesecake Bistro
Responsibility for hemorrhage that led to death of patient attributed to doctors in lawsuit
GRETNA – A pair of doctors who treated a man who allegedly died from a post-surgery hemorrhage are being sued by the deceased’s surviving widow for wrongful death.
Lighthouse Property Insurance sued by couple for breach of contract following alleged hailstorm damage
GRETNA – A Harvey couple is suing their homeowner’s insurer for allegedly not covering property damage from a hailstorm.
Forklift operator claims on the job injury after jumping from vehicle to avoid falling objects
NEW ORLEANS – An employee of Express Services who claims he was injured while operating a forklift at local warehouse is suing.
Halfway house sued after resident allegedly injured in violent attack
Halfway house operated by Volunteers of America of Greater New Orleans Inc.
Construction company alleges homeowners owe them $30K for home elevation
GRETNA – A construction company is suing a Metairie couple for allegedly not paying $30,000 for a home elevation job.
Jeweler sues customer for allege default on payments
GRETNA – A woman who allegedly defaulted on a payment plan she initiated with a jeweler is being sued.
Legal reform needs are in the background for now, as state budget woes dominate the start of the legislative session
Melissa Landry, executive director of Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch
Used car dealer accused by customer of rolling back odometer
GRETNA – A man who bought a vehicle from a used car dealer claims the vehicle’s odometer was tampered with making it appear it had fewer miles on it.
Masonry company files $79K lawsuit against contractors over allege non-payment
GRETNA – A masonry company claims it was never paid for a subcontract to provide work on a local construction project.
Beverage distribution company sued for allegedly selling counterfeit Coca-Cola products
NEW ORLEANS – A beverage distributor is being by several bars for allegedly selling them counterfeit Coca-Cola products from 2005 to 2014.