News from July 2015
Offshore fall provokes well worker to sue vessel owners
A Mississippi resident is suing a Louisiana business and its owners, alleging negligence in connection with a 2014 work-related injury attributed to poor staffing.
Woman sues school, alleges her son was sexually harassed by teacher
NEW ORLEANS — The mother of a high school sophomore is suing the charter school that he attended claiming that he was harassed by a teacher in the form of sexually explicit cell phone messages several times throughout his studies.
New Orleans Music Hall of Fame sued by woman who alleges she lent initial start-up money
NEW ORLEANS – A woman who claims she lent money to facilitate the creation of the New Orleans Music Hall of Fame is suing the Hall for allegedly not paying her back what she claims was a loan.
Convenience store worker sues delivery man after alleged assault
NEW ORLEANS – A convenience store employee is suing a food distribution company claiming that its employee entered the store to make a delivery and subsequently assaulted the plaintiff after he refused the order due to poor meat quality.
Seaman sues employer over vehicular mishap
A seaman is suing his employer in connection with a 2015 Jefferson Parish roadway accident that he claims left him impaired.
Minority educator and coach sues school over job loss
A former school employee is suing a school on charges of race discrimination in connection with her 2015 termination.
Woman sues, claims building owner is responsible for broken teeth, arm
GRETNA – A commercial building owner is being sued by a woman who claims she broke her teeth and her arm in a fall in a parking lot.
Contractor, Jefferson Parish sued by homeowner over alleged damage to home from vibrations
GRETNA – A homeowner is suing a contractor for allegedly damaging his home while doing demolition and construction work on his street.
Ochsner, doctors sued after stroke victim allegedly inhales food
GRETNA – A hospital and a group of doctors are being sued for allegedly not properly monitoring a stroke victim and improperly providing him with solid food that allegedly contributed to his death.
Premier Nissan sued over car fire
GRETNA – A woman who claims her car caught fire after an oil change and inspection is suing a local car dealer for allegedly defective work.
Arizona man alleges serious injuries aboard ship
An Arizona man is suing a Mississippi-based business, alleging serious injuires following a ship's maneuver in Plaquemines Parish.
Deepwater Horizon fee committee named; Plaintiffs’ attorneys to make suggestions on own pay
NEW ORLEANS – A group of plaintiffs’ attorneys involved in the Deepwater Horizon settlement have been appointed to oversee suggestions for the pay they will receive for settling the case.
Disabled consumer lobbies for equal access to Checkers
A Lafourche Parish resident filed suit against a Delaware-based restaurant chain alleging non-compliance with the Americans with Disabilities in connection with the plaintiff’s undated attempts to access the premises.
McDonald’s sued by customer alleging injury in slip and fall on grease
GRETNA – A local fast food restaurant is being sued by a customer who claims he was injured after slipping and falling on grease on its sidewalk.
Condo association sued for allegedly not repairing roof, allowing severe damage to unit
GRETNA – A condo association is being sued by a resident for allegedly not repairing a roof and running afoul of the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Citibank sues man over $4K loan
BATON ROUGE – A corporate banking and finance company is suing an East Baton Rouge man for allegedly breaching his loan contract.
Tulane Hospital, doctors sued for allegedly misdiagnosing man with cancer, giving him chemotherapy
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans hospital and a group of doctors are being sued by a family whose now deceased relative underwent chemotherapy for liver cancer, but was discovered to not have cancer when an autopsy was performed after his death.
Roofing company sued for allegedly faulty installation, breach of warranty
GRETNA – A roofing contractor and its insurers are being sued for allegedly installing a faulty roof and breach of warranty.
Injured seaman brings employer to court for compensation
A seaman is suing his employer following a 2015 maritime accident which he claims left him seriously injured. David George Silva sued Chet Morrison Contractors LLC in the U.S.
Paraplegic alleges ADA violations at shopping center
A disabled Orleans Parish man is suing a New Orleans business, alleging non-compliance with disability law.