News from 2015
City of New Orleans sued by local bar slapped with nuisance violations, attempt to deny alcohol permit
New Orleans City HallNEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans bar has taken legal action against the City of New Orleans in a fight over numerous violations it claims it was falsely accused of by the city.Sabrina Carter, Nakesha Ross and Cozzy Spot LLC filed suit against the City of New Orleans in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court on Nov. 17.On July 25, 2014, the City of New Orleans took action against Cozzy
Another Deepwater Horizon fraud case resolved; Woman convicted, ordered to repay $98K
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman has become the latest person to be criminally convicted for filing a fraudulent Deepwater Horizon claim.
Homeowner sued for $17K over non-payment of home elevation
GRETNA – A local homeowner is being sued by a home elevation company that claims he did not pay for elevating his home.
Office building owner sues property insurer over alleged storm damage first noticed in attorney's office
GRETNA – An office building owner is suing his property insurer over alleged storm water damage.Lou Grace Cantrelle filed suit against Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation in the 24th Judicial District Court on Nov. 12.Cantrelle alleges that Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation was her property insurer at his office building located at 310 Weyer St. in Gretna. The plaintiff
French Quarter jewelry shop owner alleges partner has taken over business, sues for breach of contract and damages
NEW ORLEANS – A co-owner of the company owning Maison Royale, a French Quarter jewelry and fine arts dealer, is suing his business partner for allegedly breaching contract multiple times and attempting to freeze him out of the business.Rick M. Sutton filed suit against Jack Adams, Maison Royale LLC and RJANO Inc. in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court on Nov. 6, 2014.The plaintiff claims that Adams
Realtor sued for $130K lawsuit filed over alleged partial collapse of elevated home
NEW ORLEANS – A homeowner is suing a local realtor who allegedly had a hand in the faulty construction of his home that resulted in its partial collapse.
Woman who has allegedly undergone several surgeries after a slip and fall sues Rouse’s
GRETNA – A local grocery store is being sued by a woman who claims she was severely injured and has had to undergo several surgeries after slipping and falling on their premises.
Walgreens sued by customer who claims he was given wrong medication
GRETNA – A corporate pharmacy is being sued by a customer who claims he experienced health problems after being given medication meant for another customer.
Medical supply company, hospital sued by patient over alleged failure of implant
East Jefferson General Hospital
President of Zulu seeks $74K for alleged Facebook slander
Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club members walking during the annual Mardi Gras parade.
Man sued for $16K for allegedly not providing vehicle to Ethiopian family
GRETNA – An Ethiopian man is representing himself in a lawsuit against another man he claims was to provide a vehicle to his family back in Ethiopia.
TLC Rent-To-Own sues customer for alleged default on car payments
GRETNA – A rent to own company is suing a customer who it claims contracted to purchase a vehicle, but later defaulted on the contract.
McGladrey whistleblower reports investigation underway; Partner in charge of Deepwater Horizon audit asked to stay away from headquarters
NEW ORLEANS – A whistleblower who accused McGladrey LLP of conflicts of interest, shoddy work and overbilling in connection with an audit of the BP Deepwater Horizon settlement facility says the firm has hired a criminal defense lawyer and asked the partner who oversaw the audit to stay out of the office.Following the publication of the allegations of a whistleblower who filed an internal ethics complaint
Wrongful death lawsuit filed against nursing home
GRETNA – The family of a man who allegedly died due to an accident at a nursing home are suing.
Marina sued by boater alleging injury from faulty dock
Roberto A. ContrerasGRETNA – A boater is suing the owner of a local marina after he allegedly fell and was injured due to loose boards on the dock.Nicholas Boudreaux filed suit against SLAS Marine Inc. and its insurer in the 24th Judicial District Court on Nov. 7.Boudreaux asserts that he was using the boating facilities at the marina owned by SLAS Marine Inc. located at 5057 Kenal Road in Lafitte
Cement company sues over alleged $60K breach of contract
NEW ORLEANS – A Delaware-based cement company is suing a local construction company for allegedly receiving a large shipment of cement as per contract, but failing to render any payment and breaching contract.
Transmission shop sued by car owner for allegedly holding vehicle for 20 months without repairing it
GRETNA – A transmission repair shop is being sued by a car owner who claims that his vehicle was in its possession for 20 months and was never repaired, necessitating the purchase of a replacement vehicle.