News from August 2015
Vent hood manufacturer, distributor sued for allege breach of warranty for failing to repair defective unit
GRETNA – The manufacturer and distributor of an allegedly defective vent hood are being sued by a customer.
Two Louisiana RV buyers sue dealer, insurer
A Louisiana couple is suing auto dealerships and financial services businesses, alleging repeated efforts to fix leaks in their RV have failed.
Woman sues after tripping and falling in hole in backyard
NEW ORLEANS – A property owner is being sued by a visitor who claims she tripped on a hole in the yard and injured herself. Cynthia Dent filed suit against Genevieve Dent and State Farm Insurance Company in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Patient claims spinal injury, paralysis after improper insertion of spinal cord stimulator
GRETNA – A pain clinic and its owners are being sued after a patient allegedly suffered spinal damage during a procedure.
Hancock Fabrics sued by woman claiming severe injury after fabric bundles fell on her head
GRETNA – A fabric store is being sued by a woman who claims she suffered a head injury after several bundles of fabric fell on her upper body.
Man alleges discriminatory workplace forced him to quit job
An African-American man is suing a former employer over allegations that he was forced to quit his job due to a hostile and discriminatory work environment.
Parish worker sues for injuries, inability to work for allege injuries from stepping in hole
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish worker is claiming an inability to work after alleged falling in a hole.
Winn-Dixie sued over woman’s alleged injuries in trip and fall
NEW ORLEANS – A local grocery store is being sued by a woman who claims she suffered injuries and had to be taken to the hospital after tripping and falling on its premises.
Parents sues over child’s alleged injuries in school bus accident
GRETNA – A parent of a student involved in a school bus accident is suing over his child’s alleged injuries.
Regan and Sandhu sued for alleged legal malpractice
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans-baed law firm is being sued by a former client who claims one their attorneys representing him in a wrongful termination lawsuit engaged in fraud and unehtical acts.
T Mobile store owners sue cell phone saleswoman, manufacturer over alleged defects in $56K shipment
GRETNA – The owners of a chain of cell phones stores is suing a vendor for an allegedly defective shipment of cell phone they paid over $50,000 for.
Contractor, plumber sued for allegedly negligent work causing sewage backup, mold growth in home
GRETNA – A homeowner and her son are suing a contractor and plumbing company who allegedly caused sewage to back in their home, which resulted in the devilment off mold imperiling their health.
Louisiana construction company sues Travelers Insurance
A Louisiana construction business is suing its insurance company, alleging failure to process a claim against the construction company by one of its subcontractors.
St. Tammany Parish restaurant worker sues Ponchartrain Foods, seeking reinstatement
A St. Tammany Parish woman is suing her employer, alleging discrimination in a workplace suspension that she says was racially motivated.
Worker sues Union Pacific alleging that task created physical trauma
A Ouachita Parish citizen is suing his employer, a major railroad company, alleging liability for damages in a recent workplace accident which the plaintiff claims was entirely avoidable.
Injured diver sues two Louisiana businesses
A seaman is suing two Louisiana businesses, alleging negligence in a salvage operation that he says caused him permanent injuries.
Boat worker takes Ashton Marine to court over allegedly not paying overtime wages
A marine worker is suing his Harvey-based employer and its principal owner, alleging evasion of overtime regulations over a six-year time period originating in 2009.
Restaurant worker sues Ponchartrain Foods for reinstatement
A St. Tammany Parish resident is suing her employer, a Mandeville food corporation, alleging discrimination in regard to a workplace suspension in 2014 which the plaintiff claims was racially motivated.
All Coast worker claims he is entitled to maintenance and cure
A seaman is suing his employer alleging negligence in regard to an unstipulated 2015 workplace event. Christopher Raver sued All Coast LLC in the U.S.
Wal-Mart, Coca-Cola sued after soda cases allegedly fall on woman resulting in injuries
GRETNA – A discount retailer and a corporate beverage company are being sued after a woman was allegedly struck and injured by a case of soda that fell on her.