News from January 2015
Electrician’s assistant sues over alleged electric shock received at New Orleans Riverwalk project
GRETNA – An electrician’s assistant is suing her employer and the main subcontractor on the New Orleans Riverwalk project after she was allegedly shocked and thrown from a ladder.
Widow sues numerous oil companies over husband's death allegedly caused by radioactive materials
GRETNA – A widow is suing a number of oil companies for allegedly exposing her husband to radiation that later resulted in his contraction of cancer and subsequent death.
Homeless woman seeks $4.5 million in suit against New Orleans Saints, NFL
GRETNA – A homeless woman has filed a lawsuit against the New Orleans Saints and the National Football League claiming she suffers from effects of abuse she received when she was formerly employed by them.
Home health company sues former owners for alleged theft, fraud
GRETNA – A home health care company is suing the former owners of a competing company they purchased claiming they maintained a separate bank account and continued to derive income from the business after the sale.
Hotel sued by guest who alleges injury from slip and fall in shower
GRETNA – A guest at a local hotel is suing over injuries she claims to have received in a slip and fall in the shower.
Piggly Wiggly sued by customer who alleges permanent damage from slip and fall
GRETNA – A local grocery store is being sued by a customer who claims she was injured in a slip and fall on its premises.
Family sues funeral home for allegedly not honoring life insurance policy purchased in 1963
GRETNA – A local funeral home is being sued by the family of deceased man for allegedly not honoring a life insurance policy he purchased in 1963 to partially pay for his funeral.
SUNO sued by injured college athlete for payment of tuition fee and medical bills
Southern University at New Orleans
City of New Orleans sued by local bar slapped with nuisance violations, attempt to deny alcohol permit
New Orleans City HallNEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans bar has taken legal action against the City of New Orleans in a fight over numerous violations it claims it was falsely accused of by the city.Sabrina Carter, Nakesha Ross and Cozzy Spot LLC filed suit against the City of New Orleans in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court on Nov. 17.On July 25, 2014, the City of New Orleans took action against Cozzy
Another Deepwater Horizon fraud case resolved; Woman convicted, ordered to repay $98K
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman has become the latest person to be criminally convicted for filing a fraudulent Deepwater Horizon claim.
Homeowner sued for $17K over non-payment of home elevation
GRETNA – A local homeowner is being sued by a home elevation company that claims he did not pay for elevating his home.
Office building owner sues property insurer over alleged storm damage first noticed in attorney's office
GRETNA – An office building owner is suing his property insurer over alleged storm water damage.Lou Grace Cantrelle filed suit against Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation in the 24th Judicial District Court on Nov. 12.Cantrelle alleges that Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation was her property insurer at his office building located at 310 Weyer St. in Gretna. The plaintiff
French Quarter jewelry shop owner alleges partner has taken over business, sues for breach of contract and damages
NEW ORLEANS – A co-owner of the company owning Maison Royale, a French Quarter jewelry and fine arts dealer, is suing his business partner for allegedly breaching contract multiple times and attempting to freeze him out of the business.Rick M. Sutton filed suit against Jack Adams, Maison Royale LLC and RJANO Inc. in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court on Nov. 6, 2014.The plaintiff claims that Adams
Realtor sued for $130K lawsuit filed over alleged partial collapse of elevated home
NEW ORLEANS – A homeowner is suing a local realtor who allegedly had a hand in the faulty construction of his home that resulted in its partial collapse.
Woman who has allegedly undergone several surgeries after a slip and fall sues Rouse’s
GRETNA – A local grocery store is being sued by a woman who claims she was severely injured and has had to undergo several surgeries after slipping and falling on their premises.
Walgreens sued by customer who claims he was given wrong medication
GRETNA – A corporate pharmacy is being sued by a customer who claims he experienced health problems after being given medication meant for another customer.
Medical supply company, hospital sued by patient over alleged failure of implant
East Jefferson General Hospital
President of Zulu seeks $74K for alleged Facebook slander
Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club members walking during the annual Mardi Gras parade.
Man sued for $16K for allegedly not providing vehicle to Ethiopian family
GRETNA – An Ethiopian man is representing himself in a lawsuit against another man he claims was to provide a vehicle to his family back in Ethiopia.