News from May 2015
Entergy sued by couple after power line allegedly shocks son
NEW ORLEANS – A couple claims their son was shocked when his pool net struck an Entergy power line while cleaning.
Property insurer accused of violating state law, breaching contract by not properly assessing storm damage
GRETNA – A Harvey couple is suing their property insurer who they claim failed to properly assess damages to their home from a hail storm.
Copeland’s sued by woman who claims she slipped on 'grease and pasta' after birthday dinner
GRETNA – A customer who was celebrating her birthday at Copeland’s Cheesecake Bistro is suing the establishment claiming she was severely injured after slipping and falling on “grease and pasta” that had been left on the restaurant’s stairs.
Pier 1 Imports sued by customer claiming she received disabling injury from falling merchandise
GRETNA – A local retailer is being sued by a customer who claims she received disabling injuries when merchandise struck her after falling from a display.
Fired school bus driver turns whistleblower; Claims racial discrimination perpetrated by Jefferson Parish School Board
GRETNA – A former bus driver is suing the Jefferson Parish School Board claiming she was subjected to racial and sexual discrimination prior to being fired.
Judge Zainey disregards Bayou Corne class complaints, grants class counsel $12 million in legal fees; Residents consider asking Bar for reprimand
Overhead view of the Bayou Corne sinkhole.
Man sues ex-employer over injuries suffered on ship
Scott E. Silbert
Woman sues over I-10 accident injuries
A St. Bernard Parish woman has sued over injuries she allegedly suffered in a 2014 accident on Interstate 10.
Elderly woman files medical malpractice claim after allegedly fracturing her leg in the shower
NEW ORLEANS – An elderly woman claims she sustained injuries in the shower while being transferred from her shower chair to her wheelchair by two nursing assistants.
Owners of building lot sue neighbor over code violations that make construction of home impossible
GRETNA – Jefferson Parish property owners are suing their neighbor who they claim will not remove property from a lot which has held them up in constructing a home on the site.
Towing services sued for allegedly breaching legal settlement terms requiring payment of $24K
GRETNA – A tow truck company and its owner are being sued for allegedly breaching a lawsuit settlement agreement.
Grocery store sued by woman claiming disabling injuries after store employees collides with her
GRETNA – A local grocery store is being sued by a woman who claims she received disabling injuries when a store employee allegedly walked into to her causing her to fall to the ground.
Parade-goer sues claiming float rider hurled lemon, hit her in the eye
GRETNA – A spectator of the Irish-Italian Parade claims a float rider in the parade threw a lemon at her, hitting her in the eye and causing an injury that has affected her vision.Cathy Hartdegen filed suit against Louisiana Irish-Italian Associations Inc., an unknown float rider and their insurers in the 24th Judicial District Court on March 22.Hartdegen claims she was sitting in a chair on the side
Woman sues masseuse, counselor for negligent advice
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is suing her masseuse and a pain counselor whom she claims provided her with bad advice that resulted in the worsening of personal injuries.
Woman alleges faulty knee implant
A New Orleans woman has sued the maker of her knee transplant, citing injuries due to an alleged malfunction.
