News from 2015
Phone companies sued contract for allegedly damaging utilities during excavation
GRETNA – A local contractor is being sued by a pair of telephone companies who claims their utilities were damaged during excavation work.
Man files lawsuit claiming antidepressant Abilify caused neurological disorder
GRETNA – A man is suing two pharmaceutical companies over side effects he claims to have suffered due to taking an anti-depressant.
Dry cleaner sued by customer over alleged physical attack
GRETNA – A customer is suing a local dry cleaner who he claims physically attacked him after they had a disagreement.
After walking into pole, man sues bank for injuries
GRETNA – A man who was allegedly injured after walking into a pole is suing the bank where the incident occurred.
Auto insurer sued for allegedly underinsuring motorist by $500
GRETNA – A motorist is suing an auto insurer for allegedly underinsuring a man who ran his vehicle into hers.
Taxi crashes into a woman’s vehicle allegedly leading to acute personal injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A taxi company and driver are being sued after a taxi allegedly crashed into the back of a woman’s vehicle pushing her car into the intersection.
Legal watchdog group raises concerns over campaign finance tactics used by personal injury lawyer
Graphic provided by Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch.
East Jefferson General Hospital sued over visitor’s injuries attributed to slip and fall
East Jefferson General Hospital
Man claims disabilty from severe back injuries suffered while working in Gulf of Mexico lab
NEW ORLEANS – A man allegedly sustained acute injuries to his back while working on a sea vessel in the Gulf of Mexico.
Used car dealer sued by customer who claims cost of repairs to salvage vehicle were fraudulently inflated
GRETNA – A used car dealership is being sued by a woman who claims a salesman sold her a salvage vehicle and fraudulently inflated the cost of repairs needed to make the vehicle functional.
Mattress store sues roofing company for $56K after dumpster fire
GRETNA – A mattress store and its property insurer are suing a roofing company after employees allegedly started a dumpster fire next to the store that damaged the building and contents.