News from May 2015
Transport service sued for allegedly knocking woman out of wheelchair to pavement
GRETNA – A woman who was being transported in a wheelchair when she was allegedly thrown out of it and onto the pavement is suing for injuries she allegedly received.
AT&T sues driver for allegedly damaging utilities after running into telephone pole
GRETNA – A driver is being sued by a phone company for allegedly damaging property after running into a telephone pole.
Man sues doctor who allegedly performed surgery without proper consent
NEW ORLEANS – A man who alleges his arm was permanently damaged after his doctor completed surgery without the proper consent is suing for medical malpractice.
Fitness center tenant sued by local mall over alleged $13K breach of contract
GRETNA – A local mall is suing a former tenant it claims breached a lease agreement.
Woman sues after daughter allegedly shot at Club Whatever
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing a teen dance club on behalf of her daughter after she was allegedly shot at one of the club's special events.
Chico’s customer files suit after allegedly sustaining severe injuries from falling on a clothes rack
NEW ORLEANS – A 77-year-old woman is suing a corporate retailer claiming she fell on a clothes rack causing her to become permanently handicapped.
Man sues for alleged defamation via newsletter
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans resident is suing a California man who was a co-member of the North American Telugu Association (NATA) for allegedly using a newsletter to defame both the organization and his reputation.
Gretna police officer accused of running red light and causing accident, injuring man
GRETNA – A Gretna police officer and his employer are being sued by a man who claims he was severely injured when the officer ran a red light with his cruiser and collided with his vehicle.
Woman alleging injury in dog attack sue animal's owner
GRETNA – A woman who claims she was severely injured when a dog attacked her is suing the animal’s owner.
Budget files $14K suit against customers who allegedly totaled Maxima
NEW ORLEANS – Budget Rent A Car is suing patrons claiming they inflicted $14,000 worth of damages to a 2014 Nissan Maxima.
Caldwell hires nine private law firms, 17 attorneys for federal antitrust pharmaceutical lawsuit
Louisiana Attorney General James "Buddy" Caldwell
Suit against Winn Dixie claims injuries caused by fall and employee who tried to help customer
GRETNA – Winn Dixie is being sued by a man who alleges he suffered injuries a result of tripping over a carpet and falling at the store's entrance and subsequently when a store employee attempted to help him.
Financial service company sues over unpaid loan
GRETNA – A man is being sued by a financial services company for allegedly failing to repay a personal loan.
Medical malpractice claim filed against doctor who allegedly performed surgeries without being certified
NEW ORLEANS – A woman claims a physician performed multiple surgeries on her right foot before he was even a qualified healthcare provider.
Mother sues after child allegedly injured after being struck by City Park train
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is suing City Park and the State of Louisiana on behalf of her son, claiming he was hit by the train that circles the park.
Harrah’s Casino sued by man claiming he suffered broken skull, disfigurement after falling down broken escalator
NEW ORLEANS – A local casino is being sued by a man who claims he fractured his skull after falling down a broken escalator.
Massage therapist sues over nerve damage from allegedly faulty needle puncture
NEW ORLEANS – A local health clinic and one of its employees is being sued by a patient who claims she suffered a severe nerve injury when a phlebotomist stuck her several times with a needle while trying to draw blood.
Woman sues claiming broken leg from fall in pothole
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is suing claiming she broke her leg after stepping in a pothole while throwing away trash in a dumpster.
