News from February 2015
Barbier forbids attorneys who deceived court in BP settlement from representing claimants; Could face professional sanctions
U.S. Federal Judge Carl Barbier
Used motor oil refinery slapped with class action lawsuit for allegedly noxious, harmful emissions
GRETNA – The neighbors of a New Orleans area refinery that specializes in recycling used motor oil have filed a class action lawsuit claiming their quality of life and health is at jeopardy due to harmful emissions coming from the industrial site.
Contractor sued over pervasive leaks in newly built home
GRETNA – A construction company is being sued by homeowners claiming they they experienced several leaks.
Pest control company sued by homeowners over termite infestation
Swarming termites.GRETNA – A pair of local homeowners are suing a pest control company for not treating their home properly for termites that allegedly led to an infestation and property damage.Amanda Fisher and Christopher Fisher filed suit against H&M Pest Control Corp. and Steven W. Persigo in the 24th Judicial District Court on Jan. 2.The Fishers claim that on Jan. 13, 2012,they contracted
Man sues ladder manufacturer alleging serious injuries in fall
NEW ORLEANS – A man has filed a lawsuit contending he suffered acute personal injuries when he fell after a rung on a Cosco brand ladder broke beneath him.
Gas station sued by former employee who claims she suffered severe sexual harassment
GRETNA – A gas station is being sued by a former employee who claims she was sexually harassed and abused while at work.Brenda Melissa Andrade Zelaya filed suit against an unknown co-worker, Birdies No. 1 LLC, Birdies Food and Fuel and their insurer in the 24th Judicial District Court on Dec. 30, 2014.The plaintiff asserts that she received serious mental and physical injuries due to the assault including
Widow of motorcyclist who died from accident injuries claims medical malpractice
GRETNA – The widow of a motorcyclist who died following an accident is suing the hospital that treated him claiming it did not transport him quickly enough or do emergency surgery that could have saved his life.
Wal-Mart sued by woman whose electric cart broke when she sat in it
GRETNA – A woman claims she was injured after the seat in an electric cart at Wal-Mart broke beneath her, tossing her onto the floor.
Taco Bell customer sues after slipping in restaurant
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing Taco Bell and claiming injuries suffered following a fall due to a slippery floor.
Lawyers involved in handling fraudulent claims challenge order requiring the return of legal fees
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans law firm whose clients filed Deepwater Horizon claims based on false tax forms is disputing a court order that it return fees received for helping process those fraudulent claims.
Gas station sued by product distributor for over $73K
GRETNA – A local gas station and its owners are being sued by a distributor who claims it is owed more than $73,000 for goods sold on credit.
City of Kenner sued by hospital over land dispute dating back to 1985
GRETNA – A local hospital is suing the City of Kenner for allegedly taking its land for a public works project without providing proper compensation.
Woman sues Wal-Mart claiming injury in Coca-Cola display collapse
NEW ORLEANS – A Wal-Mart customer is suing for damages and claiming that a large display of Coca-Cola brand products collapsed on her and caused serious injuries.
Major technology company claims 'questionable invoices' resulted in embezzlement
NEW ORLEANS – A construction company alleges an accounting company it contracted with used “questionable invoices” to embezzle funds.
Defamation case brought against Louis Freeh over Deepwater Horizon fraud, corruption allegations
Special Master Louis Freeh
Metairie family claiming they were forced to leave property due to severe water damage sues insurer
GRETNA – A family is suing their property insurer for allegedly not providing proper payment for severe water damage to their home that forced them out of the residence for a period of three months while it was repaired and remediated.
Jailhouse lawsuit filed by inmate against attorney claiming bad advice resulted in parole violation, imprisonment
GRETNA – An inmate is suing an attorney who represented him during a criminal trial for alleged legal malpractice for allegedly wrongfully advising him he would not be jailed for pleading guilty to a misdemeanor crime.