News from 2015
Couple sues neighbors over alleged harassment
GRETNA – A Kenner couple is suing their neighbors for allegedly engaging in a pattern of harassment.
Woman sues ex-fiancé for shared ownership rights of home
GRETNA – A woman is suing her ex-fiancé over the rights to their shared home claiming that although he is named as its sole owner they purchased it and made improvements on it together.
Alabama woman convicted of using other people’s identities to defraud Deepwater Horizon fund of $1 million
NEW ORLEANS – An Alabama woman has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the Deepwater Horizon claims center of $1 million by filing false claims under the names of more than 100 people unbeknownst to most of them.
Patient sues Ochsner hospital, doctor over severe nerve damage allegedly sustained during surgery
GRETNA – A local hospital and doctor are being sued by a patient who claims she received severe nerve damage in a carpal tunnel surgery that has limited her ability to use her hand.
Boathouse owners sued by guest allegedly injured in fall through hole in bathroom floor
GRETNA – The owners of a boathouse and their property insurer are being sued after a guest was allegedly injured after falling through a hole in their bathroom floor severely injuring her knee in the process.
Springleaf Financial Services sues client over alleged refusal to repay $8K loan
GRETNA – A loan company is suing a clients it claims did not repay a loan.
Boh Bros. files breach of contract over price adjustment dispute
NEW ORLEANS – Boh Bros. claims two major construction companies failed to compensate for work completed on a New Orleans road resurfacing project.
Office manager sued for allegedly embezzling $23K from employer
GRETNA – A former office manager of a financial group is being sued for allegedly stealing $23,000 during the course of her employment.
Springleaf Financial Services sues client for allegedly not repaying $1.5K on loan
GRETNA – A loan provider is suing a woman it claims took a loan out, but has refused to fully pay it back.
Patient claims bone cement used in knee replacement was defective
GRETNA – A woman who received a knee replacement claims she was injured after defective knee cement was used in the operation.
Homeowners, city sued over drainage problems that allegedly flooded house
GRETNA – A Harahan woman is suing her neighbors and the city government for allowing renovations on the property next to hers that resulted in flooding.
Rental car company files suit after customer allegedly inflicts $25K worth of damages
NEW ORLEANS – A rental car company is suing a customer who waived optional liability insurance on a rental car and then crashing it into a duplex.
Parking garage sued by doctor for ankle fracture allegedly suffered in slip and fall
NEW ORLEANS – A doctor is suing a downtown parking services company claiming it was negligent in applying paint that resulted in him slipping in the garage and sustaining a severe ankle fracture.
Bayou Corne residents allege they were “mistreated and manipulated” by lead attorneys and special master, granted grievance hearing
Overhead view of the Bayou Corne sinkhole.
Patient sues dental practice over surgery; Claims she had out of body experience and believes she nearly died
GRETNA – A local dental practice is being sued by a patient for medical malpractice over alleged complications due to a latex allergy and misdiagnosis.
Bicyclist sues over alleged injuries from accident on bridge
GRETNA – A bicyclist who claims she was injured when she was thrown to the pavement after her bike tire got caught in a groove on a bridge is suing the companies that designed and constructed it as well as the levee district where it is located.
Apartment complex sued after leaky air conditioner allegedly causes accident, injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is suing the owner of her apartment complex following a slip and fall she claims occurred as a result of a leaky air conditioner.
Parents sue day care center claiming child received head injury in fall off table
NEW ORLEANS – The parents of a child who allegedly received head and brain injuries after falling off a table and striking her head on a shelf is suing the day care center where the incident allegedly occurred.
Former operator of hooka bar sued for alleged breach of contract
Haifa Turkish Casino & Hooka Bar
Hair stylist accused of breaching non-compete clause, sued by former employer
GRETNA – A Metairie hair salon has sued one of its former stylists for allegedly breaching a non-compete agreement.