News from 2015
Andy Lerner law firm faces $221K clawback, pulls representation from other Deepwater Horizon claims
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans law firm that has a growing list of clients who based their BP Deepwater Horizon claims on false tax returns is facing yet another fee clawback, according to court records.
Pineville attorney sues bank manager claiming he lost money due to $500K forged check
ALEXANDRIA – A Pineville attorney is suing a bank manager for allegedly telling him a check worth $489,650 had been deposited in his account, triggering him to wire a substantial amount of funds to Japan before the check was found to be a forgery.
Doctor, hospital sued after surgical implement allegedly left in patient following surgery
GRETNA – A woman who claims a surgical implement was left in her following a surgery and later had to be removed in emergency surgery is claiming medical malpractice.
Wal-Mart sued by woman who claims injury from trip and fall over boxes
GRETNA – A corporate retailer is being sued by a woman who claims she was severely injured after tripping over boxes that fell from a cart pulled by a store employee.
Catelynn’s Family Restaurant sued by landlord over alleged breach of contract
GRETNA – A restaurant and its owners are being sued by their landlord for allegedly breaching a lease agreement.N & K Inc. filed suit against Catelynn’s LLC, Thomas E. Wagner and Andrew Wagner in the 24th Judicial District Court on Nov. 19.N & K Inc. claims tat on Feb. 24, 2014 Catelynn’s restaurant entered into a five-year lease agreement for property at 933 Behrman Highway, Suite A in Gretn
New Orleans-based biotech firm Renaissance Rx hit by layoffs, future of company in question
Renaissance Rx may still operate at the New Orleans Bio Innovation Center, though the company name is not advertised on the exterior. Approximately 10 other companies that operate at the center list their presence.
Homeowners sue elevation company blaming pile-driving activities for home damage
GRETNA – A home elevation company is being sued by property owners for damages they claim were caused to their home when pile driving was taking place at their next door neighbor’s property.
Construction company files $349K breach of contract claim over Hurricane Isaac repairs
NEW ORLEANS – A construction company alleges it is owed more than $300,000 following repairs after Hurricane Isaac.
Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office sued by exterminator over car accident
GRETNA – An exterminator is suing the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office after one of its employees allegedly caused a car accident.
Car owner sues company for allegedly taking vehicle and not returning it
GRETNA – A car owner is suing a company and another woman for allegedly wrongfully taking her car and not returning it to her.
Worker allegedly injured after scissor lift falls on him sues
GRETNA – A man who claims he was injured when a scissor lift was turned over on top of him is suing the owner of the premises where the incident occurred.
Winn-Dixie sued over alleged injuries to customer in slip and fall
GRETNA – A local grocery store is being sued by a customer who claims she was severely injured after slipping and falling on its premises.
Electrician’s assistant sues over alleged electric shock received at New Orleans Riverwalk project
GRETNA – An electrician’s assistant is suing her employer and the main subcontractor on the New Orleans Riverwalk project after she was allegedly shocked and thrown from a ladder.
Widow sues numerous oil companies over husband's death allegedly caused by radioactive materials
GRETNA – A widow is suing a number of oil companies for allegedly exposing her husband to radiation that later resulted in his contraction of cancer and subsequent death.
Homeless woman seeks $4.5 million in suit against New Orleans Saints, NFL
GRETNA – A homeless woman has filed a lawsuit against the New Orleans Saints and the National Football League claiming she suffers from effects of abuse she received when she was formerly employed by them.
Home health company sues former owners for alleged theft, fraud
GRETNA – A home health care company is suing the former owners of a competing company they purchased claiming they maintained a separate bank account and continued to derive income from the business after the sale.
Hotel sued by guest who alleges injury from slip and fall in shower
GRETNA – A guest at a local hotel is suing over injuries she claims to have received in a slip and fall in the shower.
Piggly Wiggly sued by customer who alleges permanent damage from slip and fall
GRETNA – A local grocery store is being sued by a customer who claims she was injured in a slip and fall on its premises.
Family sues funeral home for allegedly not honoring life insurance policy purchased in 1963
GRETNA – A local funeral home is being sued by the family of deceased man for allegedly not honoring a life insurance policy he purchased in 1963 to partially pay for his funeral.
SUNO sued by injured college athlete for payment of tuition fee and medical bills
Southern University at New Orleans