News from June 2015
Handyman sues after patio allegedly collapses on him while working on home
GRETNA – A handyman is suing local homeowner alleging he was injured when a patio collapsed on him as he was working in her home. Gary Gabriel filed suit against Rita Johnson and North Light Specialty Insurance Company in the 24th Judicial District Court on May 7. Gabriel alleges he was invited to Johnson’s home located at 827 Kathy St. in Gretna on May 9, 2014 to perform maintenance on her home.
Seaman sues over injuries after vessel runs aground by allegedly intoxicated boat captains
NEW ORLEANS – A seaman is suing two boat captains he claims were intoxicated when they ran a vessel aground in Lake Pontchartrain resulting in him being overboard for eight hours before being rescued by the Coast Guard. Michael Dempsey filed suit against ABC Marine Towing LLC, Huge Eymard Towing Co. Inc., Kirby Berg (Bourg) and Paul Schmick on April 14 in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court. Michael Dempsey claims that on April 15, 2014 he was working as a seaman abroad M/V Todd Michael, a
Steel fabrication company files $37K lawsuit against contractor for alleged non-payment
GRETNA – A steel fabricator is suing a local contractor for allegedly not fully paying for a 2012 subcontract on an apartment complex. Manufab Inc. filed suit against TKTMJ Inc. in the 24th Judicial District Court on May 7. Manufab Inc. claims that on Oct. 18, 2012 it was subcontracted by TKTMJ Inc. to fabricate and erect steel structures and other components on the Metairie Manor project located at 4937 York St. in Metairie.
Diabetic patient who had leg amputated sues doctor claiming medical malpractice
GRETNA – A diabetic patient who had to undergo an amputation is suing a doctor he claims could have saved his leg. Michael David Howard filed suit against Dr. Kathleen Williams, Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority and Jeffcare-Weft Jefferson in the 24th Judicial District Court on May 7. Howard asserts on January 2014 he went to the Jeffcare-Weft Jefferson in Marrero complaining of pain and discomfort in his foot.
Bar sues City of New Orleans, Vieux Carre commission for allegedly erroneous allegations and fines
NEW ORLEANS – A French Quarter bar is suing the City of New Orleans and the Vieux Carre commission for what it claims are false and erroneous allegations and fines stemming from what the commission claims are code violations. Nawlins Entertainment Group filed suit against the City of New Orleans Vieux Carre Commission in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court on May 14. On Jan. 5, 2015, the City of New Orleans (through the Vieux Carre Commission) sent a notice to the plaintiff notifying it th
Deepwater Horizon clawback requests go unheeded as only one questionable settlement repaid of $8 million in allegedly fraudulent claims
NEW ORLEANS – A special investigator appointed to root out wrongdoing in the Deepwater Horizon claims program has identified nearly $8 million in fraudulent claims payments he maintains should be returned, yet the judge overseeing the historic case has yet to approve most of the clawbacks. Ex-FBI director Louis Freeh, who was appointed by U.S.
Seaman sues for damages in offshore incident
A maritime worker filed suit against his employer following a 2015 accident that allegedly caused back injuries. Farrell Schexnayder sued REC Marine Logistics LLC on charges of negligence in a workplace accident resulting in serious spinal injuries in April 2015. Schexnayder was employed by REC Marine Logistics LLC aboard the M/V ELIE CHERAMIE.
University staffer claims unlawful denial of disability benefits
A Shreveport resident filed suit against his insurance firm claiming deliberate avoidance of disability benefit payments in 2014. Paul Newton Jr. filed a claim against Hartford Life & Accident Insurance Company on June 18, 2015 in the U.S.
Defendants petition for removal of personal injury claim to federal court
Defendants in an existing negligence case originating in 2013 filed a petition for removal of the case from state to federal court on June 19, 2015. Target Corporation of Minnesota, Target Corporation of MN, Ace American Insurance Company of PA and Darryl Mitchell of GA petitioned for their case to be transferred to the U.S.
Doctor accused of medical malpractice, disfiguring man in skin cancer removal surgery on nose
GRETNA – A man is suing his doctor claiming he is disfigured after undergoing a botched surgery to remove skin cancer from his nose.
Defense attorney, Jones Walker partner in as new Louisiana State Bar Association President
NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana State Bar Association has named white collar crime defense and corporate compliance attorney Mark A.
Central City physician suing clinic for $11K in allegedly unpaid wages
NEW ORLEANS – A doctor who worked part-time at a New Orleans family health clinic in Central City is suing the clinic and claiming that he is owed over $11,000 in unpaid wages. Richard E.
Bent’s RV sued by customer claiming they were sold defective vehicle
GRETNA – A local recreational vehicle dealer is being sued a customer who claims they were sold a defective vehicle.
Disability insurer sued for allegedly wrongfully invalidating customer’s policy
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is suing her insurance company claiming they wrongfully stopped payment on her disability benefits after she began receiving Social Security disability payments.
Personal loan company sues client over alleged default on small loan
GRETNA – A personal loan company is suing a customer they claim defaulted on a small loan.
Endymion Mardi Gras parade rider sues after falling off horse during parade
NEW ORLEANS – A family is suing a business claiming its negligence caused personal injuries a Mardi Gras parade participant. William Neubauer, and wife Jane, filed suit against Cascade Stables Inc. on April 13 in Orleans Parish District Court. William Neubauer claims that on February 14, 2015 he was severely injured when the saddle of the horse he was riding on during the Endymion Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans collapsed and caused him to fall “violently” to the ground. The defendant is acc
Nursing home facing medical malpractice suit after allegedly dropping woman on floor
BATON ROUGE – An East Baton Rouge woman is suing a medical center claiming it failed to properly care for her now deceased mother. Denise Allen James filed suit against Nexion Health at New Iberia South Incorporated in the 19th Judicial District Court on April 14. According to court records, James’ mother Beatrice Allen was admitted to Nexion Health at New Iberia South Inc., on March 8, 2012.
Wheelchair bound woman claims home elevator installation was faulty, not permitted
GRETNA – A disabled woman is suing a contractor for allegedly installing a faulty wheelchair lift in her home that cannot be repaired because it lacks the proper permit. Gilda Robertson filed suit against Patterson Structural Moving and Shoring LLC, C.N.
Chili’s sued after chair leg allegedly punctures, injures woman’s foot
GRETNA – A franchise restaurant is being sued by a man who claims a defective chair resulted in its leg puncturing her foot. Ronin-Lynn Disler filed suit against Brinker Louisiana Inc., Chili’s Grill and Bar and their insurer in the 24th Judicial District Court on May 6. Disler contends she was a customer at Chili’s Grill and Bar located at 1741 Manhattan Blvd. in Harvey when a chair leg, which did not have safety cap, punctured her foot.
Patient sues hospital over alleged non-removal of stitches that resulted in complications requiring surgery
GRETNA – A local hospital and doctor are being sued by a woman who claims they negligently left permanent stitches in her following a surgery that were not discovered until nearly there years later and required subsequent surgery to remove. Penny Weeks filed suit against Jefferson Parish Hospital Service District No. 2, East Jefferson General Hospital and Kathleen Sullivan M.D.