News from August 2015
Mott Shields law firm sues, claims client owes $42K
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans-based law firm is suing a client it claims owes more than $42,000 in legal fees.
Kmart sued after man allegedly suffers deep cut to arm in accident
GRETNA – A corporate retailer is being sued by a man who claims he cut his arm while walking in a store.
Insurer, homeowner sue over flooding after toilet failure
GRETNA – An insurance company is suing a plumbing supply company it claims is responsible for the flooding of a customer’s home.
East Jefferson General Hospital sued over car accident
GRETNA – A local hospital is being sued by a motorist who claims she was injured in a car accident after an ambulances pulled out in front of her.
Truck driver sued by My Thai restaurant after allegedly running into electric pole, cutting off electricity
GRETNA – A local restaurant is suing a truck driver it claims ran into an electric pole and cut off electricity, damaging an ability to do business.
New Orleans man files suit against barge company after losing leg
NEW ORLEANS – A longshoreman has filed suit after a forklift allegedly rolled over his leg while working on a vessel.
Doctor sued by patient for alleged paralysis, weakness following aneurysm surgery
GRETNA – A doctor is being sued by a patient who claims he improperly treated her for aneurysm surgery.
Copeland’s sued after woman injured in trip and falls over loose flooring tiles
GRETNA – A local restaurant is being sued by a woman who claims she was injured after tripping and falling over loose tiles on the premises.
Father, son sue after waverunner collision allegedly breaks legs
GRETNA – The mother of a boy who allegedly ran a waverunner into a father and his son, breaking their legs, is being sued.
Waste management company sued over injuries after garbage truck backs into woman's parked car
GRETNA – A waste management company is being sued by a woman who claims she received disabling injuries when one of the garbage trucks backed into her vehicle while she was sitting in it in a parking lot.
Ocshner sued by patient claiming negligence in heart procedure that caused significant complication, expensive hospital stay
GRETNA – A local hospital is being sued by a patient who claims she was under its care for a routine heart procedure when an avoidable complication caused her to undergo major emergency surgery and be hospitalized for an extended period of time afterward.
Former officer alleges racial discrimination by Houma police
A former police officer is suing the Houma police, alleging violation of his civil rights in regard to alleged unlawful employment practices.
Deepwater Horizon cleanup worker sues BP, alleging health hazards
An oil industry worker is suing BP, alleging alleging negligence and breach of duty in the Deepwater Horizon spill that he says led to the plaintiff’s permanent injuries.
Homeowner sues Wright National Flood Insurance, contending Katrina claim denial
A New Orleans property owner is suing her insurance company alleging negligence and breach of contract in the aftermath of 2005’s Hurricane Katrina.
Deepwater Horizon cleanup worker sues BP, alleging health hazards
An oil industry worker is suing a major oil company alleging negligence and breach of duty in the 2010 Deepwater Horizon spill allegedly leading to the plaintiff’s permanent injuries.
Party City sued by woman who claims she broke her leg, received disabling injuries in slip and fall
GRETNA – A party and accessory store is being sued by a customer who claims she broke her leg after falling on the premises.
French Riviera Fitness sued after bike seat allegedly collapses beneath woman
GRETNA – A woman is suing a fitness center claiming she was injured after the seat on her stationary bike collapsed.
Rodriguez Law Office sued by client for case dismissal allegedly due to venue shopping
GRETNA – A personal injury law firm is being sued for legal malpractice for allegedly venue shopping by filing identical litigation on behalf of its client in more than one court.
Estranged wife sues AT&T over claims of released phone records
Two New Orleans women are suing a major American telecommunications business alleging violation of their privacy and consumer rights in a 2015 matter relating to ongoing divorce and child custody proceedings.
Laborer sues claiming he was injured after stepping into hole cut in floor at job site
GRETNA – A laborer is suing a property owner after he was allegedly injured after stepping into a hole cut in the floor.