News from July 2015
Student sues after alleged assault by teacher
NEW ORLEANS – A local woman and her son are suing his school after he was allegedly attacked by his teacher.
Cox sued over accident after man’s ATV was caught up in cable
GRETNA – A Lafitte man is suing a local cable company claiming it left cabling on his property which he ran over with his ATV nine years later, causing him to suffer disabling injuries.
Man sued for allegedly not repaying $9K loan
GRETNA – A local lender is suing a man who allegedly refuses to repay a small loan. Springleaf Financial Services of Louisiana Inc. filed suit against John J. Cotton in the 24th Judicial District Court on June 9.
Disability 'tester' blames hotel for non-accessible pool
A disabled individual is suing an Orleans Parish hotel alleging failure to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act following a 2015 self-appointed inspection of the company’s swimming pool facilities.
Delgado sues student over unpaid tuition
BATON ROUGE – A former community college student is being sued by a community college for unpaid tuition.
Woman who underwent tummy tuck and buttock augmentation sues doctor over infection
NEW ORLEANS — A woman who underwent plastic surgery is is claiming a doctor botched her surgery and caused a serious infection.
Female mariner charges employer with negligence following injury
A maritime worker is suing her employer alleging negligence in regard to an unspecified 2015 workplace injury. Jessica Smith sued Weeks Marine Inc. of Houma in the U.S.
City of Gretna sued by woman over fall on public sidewalk
GRETNA – A woman who fell on a public sidewalk is suing the City of Gretna over her alleged injuries.
Tenant sued for allegedly breaching lease, not paying rent for four months
GRETNA – The owners of a rental property are suing a tenant they had to evict for allegedly not paying rent. Bijou and Mahdohkt Dory Motaghedi filed suit against D’Juna Chandler in the 24th Judicial District Court on June 10.
Republicans snub AG Buddy Caldwell’s reelection effort
BATON ROUGE — Incumbent Louisiana Attorney General James “Buddy” Caldwell has been passed up by the Louisiana Republican Party in favor of opponent Jeff Landry.
Maritime worker alleges slippery deck caused permanent spinal damage
A Mississippi worker is suing a Louisiana marine outfit, alleging negligence in connection with an offshore slip and fall accident that he says damaged his spine.
Crew member sues for compensation over smashed hand
A Jefferson Parish seaman is suing a Delaware company doing business in Louisiana alleging workplace negligence in connection with the plaintiff’s 2014 injury on a tugboat.
Paraplegic allleges non-compliance with laws for handicapped
A disabled Louisiana man is suing a two Covington businesses, alleging non-compliance with the Americans with Disabilites Act in connection with the plaintiff’s attempts to access their premises.
Mother of disabled child claims medical malpractice
NEW ORLEANS – The mother of a severely disabled child is suing a treatment facility claiming that her son has been subject to several instances of medical malpractice--even necessitating him being rushed to the emergency room.
Dillards sued for allegedly wrongfully detaining suspected shoplifter
GRETNA – A 57-year-old woman is suing a corporate retailer claiming she was wrongfully detained at one of and accused of shoplifting.
Taxi owner files breach of contract suit against car dealership
NEW ORLEANS — The owner of a taxi service is suing a Dodge dealership claiming he agreed to purchase a van from the defendant, but the defendant breached the contract.Vincent Rizzuto, individually and on behalf of St. Bernard Taxi Service filed suit against Premier Chrysler Jeep Dodge and Troy Duhon in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court on June 4.
Crescent Ford Truck Sales accused of leaving rag in oil pan, leading to engine failure
GRETNA – A corporate trucking company is suing a local car dealership and auto repair garage after a mechanic allegedly left a rag in a semi’s engine, causing more than $19,000 in damage to the vehicle.
Lawsuit claims Treasure Chest Casino shuttle bus driver closed door on man, injuring him
GRETNA – A man has field a lawsuit against a local casino claiming he was injured when a shuttle bus driver closed a door on him. Darnell Baloney filed suit against Treasure Chest Casino LLC and an unknown driver in the 24th Judicial District Court on June 9.
Alleged misdiagnosis of stroke results in patient's death, suit says
BATON ROUGE – A lawsuit against an insurance company and local doctor claims they failed to properly diagnose and treat their now decease father during an emergency visit.
Worker alleges reprisal for challenging harassment
A Louisiana woman is suing an Illinois-based company, alleging unlawful retaliatory discharge, gender discrimination and breach of contract.