News from 2015
Special master in Bayou Corne sinkhole case has deep connections to plaintiff’s attorney, possible conflicts of interest
Overhead view of the Bayou Corne sinkhole.NEW ORLEANS – The special master handling the settlement in the Bayou Corne sinkhole class action lawsuit has served as a lawyer for Calvin Fayard, the lead plaintiff attorney in the matter.Last April, U.S. District Judge Jay Zainey appointed Alton Shelby Easterly III to serve as the special master handling the settlement in the Bayou Corne sinkhole case.In
Sheriff’s office captain sues carnival krewe, float sponsor and riders who allegedly assaulted him
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office captain is suing a pair of Mardi Gras float riders, as well as the Mardi Krewe and the float’s sponsor for injuries he allegedly received in an incident on board their float.
Contractor sued over flood allegedly caused by faulty installation of ice maker
GRETNA – A homeowner and her insurance company are suing a contractor who allegedly provided the faulty installation of an ice maker that flooded her home.
Woman claims Brazilian wax caused infection and hospitalization, files lawsuit
GRETNA – A Brazilian wax shop is being sued for allegedly causing an infection in a woman’s groin area that had to be treated medically.Michelle Walters-Morris filed suit against Bella Brazilian Wax LLC in the 24th Judicial District Court on Jan. 16.Walters-Morris claims she received a Brazilian wax meant to remove unwanted pubic hair from Bella Brazilian Wax on March 1, 2013. The plaintiff alleges
Customer sues beauty salon after slipping on wet surface
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans man is suing a local barber shop/salon after allegedly slipping, falling and suffering injuries that necessitated ankle surgery.
Heir files lawsuit alleging wrongful withdrawal of $193K in retirement funds
GRETNA – A retirement account is at the center of a lawsuit filed by the heir of a woman who claims community funds were withdrawn instead of being provided to her.Terry Hartley Connolly, as independent testament executrix of the succession of Habie Boudreaux Landry, filed suit against Vanguard, Vanguard Group Inc., Christine Caccioppi, Judith Dornberger, Lionel Landry Jr., Donald Loisel, Alma McNamara,
Woman alleges she tore rotator cuff in sidewalk trip near DoubleTree Hotel
NEW ORLEANS – A woman has filed suit after allegedly tearing her left rotator cuff in a trip and fall on a sidewalk in front of a local DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel.
Personal loan company sues client over alleged non-payment on $3.9K loan
GRETNA – A personal loan provider is suing a client for failure to repay.
Motorist claims accident on icy roadway responsibility of bridge authority
Lake Pontchartrain Causeway Bridge
Reincorporation of financially troubled Renaissance Rx occurred days before multi-million dollar investment
Dr. Tarun Jolly, founder of Renaissance Rx
GM sued by New Orleans woman over faulty airbags
NEW ORLEANS – A woman claims that a Pontiac vehicle she owned malfunctioned by deploying the airbags suddenly and without warning, causing serious injury.Patricia Collins filed suit against General Motors LLC, General Motors Corporation and Ibrahim's Autoplex LLC in the Orleans Parish Civil District Court on Dec. 31, 2014.The plaintiff asserts that she purchased a 2005 Pontiac Grand GT at Ibrahim's
Teacher alleges he was harassed by principal after filing civil rights violation regarding minority students, sues Jefferson Parish School Board
GRETNA – The Jefferson Parish School Board is being sued by a veteran teacher who claims he was discriminated against for helping an organization he founded file a civil rights complaint agaisnt Louisiana’s Recovery School District over the treatment of African-American students.
Landscaper sued by landlord for allegedly removing fence, damaging property
GRETNA – A landlord is suing a horticulture and landscaping business for alleged property damage.
Deepwater settlement lawyer accused of unethical acts returns fee earned on fraudulent claim
NEW ORLEANS – A former Deepwater Horizon settlement lawyer has paid back the secret referral fee he received as part of a purported scheme to influence claims on behalf of a local law firm.
Landlord sued by tenant for alleged injuries from trip inside apartment
GRETNA – A tenant is suing his landlord alleging he was injured in a fall in an apartment he was leasing.Oliver Ducre Jr. filed suit against Altobello Family Properties LLC and Real Estate Showcase LLC in the 24th Judicial District Court on Jan. 15.Ducre contends that on May 20, 2014 he was leasing an apartment from Altobello Family Properties and Real Estate Showcase when he was exiting his room and
Doctor who allegedly failed subspecialty exams accused in wrongful death case
GRETNA – The family of a woman who died while seeking treatment for a work related injury is suing after finding out one of her care providers was a doctor who had failed his medical examination boards.
Local hospital, EMS crew sued by man who claims he was dumped out of stretcher
GRETNA – A man who was allegedly dumped out of a stretcher onto the pavement after transport by ambulance is suing over his injuries.
Patron of Hampton Inn & Suites files suit after allegedly encountering bed bugs
NEW ORLEANS – A guest of a local hotel claims she became covered in bed bugs while staying there, resulting in permanent scars.Vicki O’Bannon filed suit against Highpointe Hotel Corporation d/b/a Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Convention Center, Highpointe Hospitality Inc. and Travelers Casualty and Surety Company.O’Bannon alleges she checked into the Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Convention
Electrical company sues for $171K breach of contract
NEW ORLEANS – A local electronics supply company is suing a wire supply company claiming it did not find out until a month after purchasing certain items that they did not meet certification requirements.
Ochsner Clinic Foundation sued over patient’s death
GRETNA – The family of a woman whose condition deteriorated and she ultimately died is suing the hospital were her decline and ultimate death occurred.Mona Singleton Hebert and Dwan Singleton Hilferty, individually and on behalf of their mother Hope Lanier Singleton, filed suit against Ochsner Clinic Foundation in the 24th Judicial District Court on Jan. 13.The plaintiffs contend that on Feb. 19, 2012