News from September 2015
Prisoner sues Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office correctional officers for alleged assault
GRETNA – A prisoner is suing three prions guards claiming they severely injured him in an assault. Leo Addison filed suit against B.
TJ Maxx patron claims she is permanently disabled after slip and fall in store
GRETNA – A corporate retailer is being sued by a woman who claims she was permanently disabled in a slip and fall at one of their local stores. Jill Tombar filed suit against TJX Companies Inc. and their insurer in the 24th Judicial District Court on July 10. Tombar claims claims she was shopping at the TJ Maxx located at 6601 Veterans Memorial Blvd. in Metairie on July 12, 2014 when she slipped in a large puddle and fell to the floor.
Louisiana Citizen’s Property Insurance Corporation sued for allegedly not covering fire damage
NEW ORLEANS – A local homeowner is suing a property insurance company claiming they did not properly compensate him for a fire at his home.
Genuine Parts Company sued after delivery man allegedly trips over cart on premises
NEW ORLEANS – An office supply warehouse is being sued by a man who claims he was injured after tripping and falling over a cart left in their hallway.
Danny Williams Plumbing Inc. sues contractor over $2.4K plumbing bill
NEW ORLEANS – A plumbing company is suing a contractor and a pair of homeowners claiming they were never paid them for a job they did at a local property.
Last Call restaurant sues City of New Orleans for revoking their alcohol permit
NEW ORLEANS – A French Quarter bar and restaurant is suing the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control for revoking their alcohol permit.
Diver’s widow sues Harkand Gulf Services following alleged fatal underwater accident
A widow is suing her late husband’s employer and its insurance carrier, alleging that the firm’s negligence led to her spouse’s 2015 death. Crystal Koratko sued Harkand Gulf Services LLC and ABC Insurance Company individually and on behalf of her minor child “CK” in the U.S.
Former Movie Tavern employee sues over alleged racially motivated wrongful termination
NEW ORLEANS – A movie theater is being sued by a former employee who alleges he was wrongfully terminated for racially motivated reasons.
McDonald’s sued by man over alleged injury from slip and fall
GRETNA – A local fast food restaurant is being sued by a man who claims he was injured after slipping on an unknown substance and falling to the floor.
East Jefferson General Hospital sued over prisoner’s death
GRETNA – The surviving family members of a man who died in the custody of the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office are suing a local hospital for not appropriately providing him medical care before he as jailed.
Pizza delivery driver sued for allegedly running over elderly man who later died
GRETNA – The surviving children of 88-year-old man who died allegedly due to injuries he suffered after being run over by a pizza delivery driver are suing.
Legal watchdogs, trade organization speak out on legal climate following poll ranking Louisiana 2nd worst in nation
NEW ORLEANS – On the heels of a survey ranking Louisiana as having the second worst legal climate in the country, prominent business organizations and legal reformers are speaking out.
Failed gastric surgery device spurs victim to sue Allergan over negligence claims
A Terrebonne Parish woman and her adult children are suing a California-based medical device manufacturer, alleging negligence, manufacturing defect, strict liability, and breach of warranty following a medical injury originating in a 2011 procedure.
Westside Plaza North owners sued over claims of violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act
A St. John the Baptist Parish man is suing the owners of Westside Plaza North shopping center over claims his disability prevents him from accessing all of its goods and services.
Sabine Surveyors sued over alleged negligence in failing to report on barge tank residue
A New York transportation company is suing a Texas surveying services company over claims it failed to report on a damaging residue presence within certain cargo tanks.
Gulf Coast Material Management and XYZ Insurance sued over claims of negligence following towboat-bridge collision
The owner and operator of a swing bridge in the Rigolets waterway is suing a towing company and its insurer following a towboat's collision with the bridge.
Poll: Louisiana ranks next to last in legal climate survey; Orleans Parish one of worst local courts in nation
NEW ORLEANS – For the third year straight Louisiana has been ranked as the second worst legal climate in the nation according to a survey of business leaders.
Cruise line sued after employee injures leg during unannounced drill aboard the vessel
NEW ORLEANS – A Tennessee man has filed suit against cruise line after injuries sustained during a late night safety drill.
Pregnant woman sues bloodmobile over alleged wrongful termination
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans native is suing a New Orleans-based non-profit corporation alleging it wrongfully terminated her last year. Shameka Brown has sued The Blood Center, a non-profit mobile blood collection center, in Orleans Parish Civil District Court as a result of her alleged termination in 2014.
Crawford Electric Supply Company claims it is owed $139K
NEW ORLEANS – An electrical supply company is suing a contractor claiming it is owed a debt worth nearly $140,000. Crawford Electric Supply Company filed suit against Western Surety Company and Woodrow Wilson Construction, L.L.C. in the Orleans Parish District Court on June 1.