News from April 2015
Mother of child killed in gyrocopter crash sues manufacturer, pilot's estate
NEW ORLEANS – The mother of a child killed during a gyrocopter flight in St. John Parish is suing the manufacturer of the plane and claiming that a malfunction of the aircraft's rotor blades caused it to crash to the ground, killing both the pilot and her child.
Marrero man sues property insurer for allegedly not fully covering hail damage to home
GRETNA – A homeowner is suing his property insurer claiming it failed to properly reimburse him for damages his home allegedly suffered during a hailstorm.
Couple sued for allegedly defaulting on home elevation payments
GRETNA – A home elevation company is suing a couple they claim defaulted on a contract to elevate their home and still owes thousands of dollars.
Boat manufacturer sued over steering system; Plaintiffs injured after crashing into beam
GRETNA – A boat manufacturer and associated companies are being sued by a number of passengers who allege they were riding in a boat when its steering failed and they collided head-on with a support underneath the Causeway Bridge.
Ochsner employee sues after elevator she was riding in allegedly plummeted 10 floors
NEW ORLEANS – An Ochsner hospital employee claims she fell down 10 floors in an elevator resulting in severe personal injuries to her knees and neck.
New Orleans Terminal Yard workers sue for alleged exposure to dangerous chemicals
NEW ORLEANS – Four workers at the New Orleans Terminal Yard are suing a trucking company and the manufacturer of the chemicals that it was carrying after they were allegedly exposed to toxic substances while on the job and suffered serious injury.
Casino sued after machine allegedly falls on, injures patron
GRETNA – A patron of a casino is suing after a video poker machine she was playing allegedly fell on her resulting in severe bodily injuries.
New lawsuit against Renaissance Rx accuses embattled pharmacogenetics firm of fraud, illegal activity
Renaissance Rx is listed as a tenant at the New Orleans BioInnovation Center.
U.S. Specialty sues clients over alleged default
ShrevesA Texas insurance company has sued a group of Louisiana businesses, alleging breach of contract.U.S. Specialty Insurance Company filed a lawsuit April 8 in U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Louisiana against Creek Services, STS Ventures, 23 South, and Teresa H. Hightower, citing breach of indemnity in a 2014 complaint.According to the suit, the plaintiff executed an agreement with
Home Depot sued over alleged disability and civil rights infringements
A Jefferson Parish resident has sued his former employer, alleging discrimination.
Disabled resident sues property owner over accessibility issues
An Orleans Parish woman brought a lawsuit against a company for alleged noncompliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Electrical contractor sued by wholesale supplier for $132K for alleged non-payment
GRETNA – A wholesale company is suing a local electric contractor who allegedly failed to pay more than $130,000 worth of goods used in construction projects.
Marrero homeowner claims insurer manipulated software to provide lower property damage award
GRETNA – A property insurer is being sued by a customer who claims the damages to her Marrero home were not properly covered following a hailstorm after the insurer allegedly manipulated adjuster software.
Edna Karr Charter High School sued for allegedly failing to protect handicapped child during fight
NEW ORLEANS – A mother claims Edna Karr Charter High School failed to protect her handicapped child from physical contact when a fight broke out.
Woman sues after allegedly being locked in and assaulted by Louisiana Cash Advance employees
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing the Louisiana Cash Advance company claiming she was injured after being locked inside the store and assaulted.
Bingo hall patron sues for allegedly injuries received when chair collapsed beneath her
GRETNA – A local woman is suing a bingo hall and the manufacturer of a chair that collapsed beneath her alleging she was severely injured and permanently disabled in the incident.