News from 2015
Ochsner Clinic Foundation sued after man allegedly dies due to misdiagnosis for heart condition
Ochsner Medical Center-Westbank
Former COO sues company for over $750K for alleged wrongful termination
NEW ORLEANS – A man has filed a lawsuit against his former employer seeking $750,000 over his alleged wrongful termination.
Contractor sued by materials provider for alleged non-payment
GRETNA – A construction products provider is suing a contractor for alleged non-payment.
Algiers Charter School Association sued for alleged injuries after chair collapses
Algiers Charter School Association
Woman who claims she was twice arrested for video recording police officers sues Crowley Police Department
LAFAYETTE – A woman who claims she was falsely arrested by officers of the Crowley Police Department for videotaping them on two occasions claims her civil rights were violated.
Trucking company sues subcontractors for $43K over HANO contract
NEW ORLEANS – A local trucking company is suing a Florida-based demolition firm for allegedly reneging on its promise to use the company’s services in work on an abandoned HANO housing project.
Tobacco store sues for $45K in allegedly misappropriated funds, goods
GRETNA – A tobacco store and its owner are suing a man they claim stole several thousands of dollars worth of cash and products.
Macy’s sued by customer claiming injury from trip on rug
GRETNA – A corporate retailer is being sued by a customer who claims she was severely injured in a trip and fall on a rug placed in its Lakeside Mall store.
Personal injury law firm sued by client for allegedly misappropriating funds
GRETNA – A personal injury law firm is being sued by a client who claims two lawsuits they brought on her behalf were settled without her knowledge and the funds from the settlements were misappropriated.
Prisoner sues state bar association and U.S. Attorney for $20 million over prison stabbing
GRETNA – A man who claims he was attacked and stabbed in prison is suing the Louisiana Bar Association and a U.S. Attorney who prosecuted him for $20 million.
Personal injury law firm faces legal malpractice lawsuit over alleged mishandling of auto accident cases
GRETNA – A law firm is being sued for legal malpractice over claims that it allegedly failed to provide proper representation of a client in an auto accident personal injury case.
Homeowners sue over tens of thousands in repairs to home shortly after purchase
GRETNA – A couple who purchased a Chalmette home are suing the real estate company that handled the sale, the inspector who made the repurchase inspection and the home’s former owners for allegedly not disclosing several problems with the property that have resulted in tens of thousands of dollars in repairs.Gary and Shirley Feldhaus filed suit against Nadih Ghanian Thabata, Raed Thabata, Amanda Miller
Goodwill sued by employee who alleges injuries from slip and fall in puddle
GRETNA – A non-profit used goods store is being sued by an employee who claims she was injured in a slip and fall in a puddle in its parking lot.
Cement company sues for $60K over 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.
Trial lawyer accuses legal watchdog group of misleading statements involving coastal land loss legal battle
(Left) John Carmouche, of Talbot, Carmouche & Marcello. (Right) Melissa Landry, executive director of Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch
Contractor sues Thai restaurant for $17K over alleged non-payment of renovations
GRETNA – A local Thai restaurant is being sued by a contractor who claims it did renovation work on the property, but was not paid.
Prisoner files suit against Lowe’s over alleged slip and fall on rocks
GRETNA – Lowe's is facing a lawsuit by an incarcerated man who is representing himself and seeking damages for alleged disability stemming from injuries he claims to have received in a slip and fall on its property.
Widow sues on behalf of deceased husband for 50 plus years worth of asbestos-related damages
NEW ORLEANS – The widow of a deceased New Orleans man is suing several large corporations over his death alleging they negligently exposed him to asbestos that eventually led to his contraction of cancer and ultimate demise.Kathy Burmaster, individually and on behalf of her deceased husband Raymond J. Burmaster filed suit against Anco Insulations Inc., Eagle Inc., The McCarty Corporation, Commercial