News from 2015
Quadriplegic client accuses law firm of malpractice, claims he was misled into accepting bad settlement
COVINGTON – A man who became a quadriplegic after a car accident is suing the law firm who represented him in a personal lawsuit after it allegedly received $1.4 million in legal fees without his knowledge or agreement.
Ochsner accused of refusing to admit patient to ICU until it was too late
GRETNA – The family of a deceased man is suing a local hospital for not admitting their 85-year-old father to the intensive care unit in time to prevent his death from a fluid buildup in his lungs.
Condominium owner sues upstairs neighbor for alleged contamination and toxic exposure
NEW ORLEANS – A condominium owner claims his upstairs neighbor allegedly left his windows open during rainfall and continually overflowed his toilet damaging the plaintiff’s condo.
Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office deputy accused of running red light, injuring three in collision
Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office
Spectator sues alleging injury in slip on ice water poured on coach after volleyball victory
GRETNA – An audience member at a volleyball game is suing after she was allegedly injured in a slip and fall on ice water that had been poured on a coach in a victory celebration.
Captain sues employer claiming injuries in offshore workplace accident
SpagnolettiA Terrebonne Parish man is suing his employer, alleging negligence in a 2013 workplace incident.Stanley Hotard Jr. filed a lawsuit March 24 in U.S District Court Eastern District of Louisiana against Graestone Logistics and KBK Marine.According to the complaint, on June 21, 2013, Hotard, employed by the defendants as a captain and crew member of the Shelby Jean, was injured when he slipped
Diver alleges severe injuries, sues insurance firm
A Denham Springs man has sued his employer’s insurance firm, alleging breach of duty.
Maritime company alleges breach of contract
A shipowner has sued an international shipping company over its alleged failure to pay for leasing and other services.
Jefferson Parish woman sues drugmakers over Xarelto
A Louisiana woman has sued the makers of the stroke prevention drug Xarelto after allegedly suffering unexpected and serious complications.
Rig worker sues employer for damages alleged in injury
A St. Landry Parish resident brought suit against an offshore drilling company claiming injuries.
Couple sues Halliburton over workplace accident
Timothy J. Young
Military veteran sues firm, alleges age discrimination
A St. Tammany Parish resident brought suit against a company for allegedly violating the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, as well as for unlawful hiring practices.
Louisiana man sues over Cyclone RV purchase
The buyer of a Cyclone recreational vehicle has sued its makers and dealer for alleged improper handling of the warranty guarantees.
Ochsner sued by family of man who died after allegedly not being able to afford proper heart treatment
GRETNA – A local hospital is being sued by the survivors of a man who allegedly died after being refused proper care when Medicaid would not pay for his treatment.
Former employee sued by H2O Salon & Spa for alleged breach of non-compete clause
GRETNA – A hair salon is suing a former employee who allegedly ran afoul of a non-compete contract.
Client allegedly failed to repay $6K, faces lawsuit
GRETNA – A finance company is suing a client it claims failed to fully repay a $6,000 loan.
RTA streetcar passenger files $25K suit after sudden stop allegedly threw him to the ground
NEW ORLEANS – An RTA streetcar passenger contends the streetcar operator’s violent stop caused him to incur severe personal injuries.
Harrah’s Casino patron files suit after alleged slip and fall near buffet restaurant
NEW ORLEANS – A guest at Harrah’s Casino alleges he slipped and fell on a mysterious substance near its buffet.
Planet Fitness faces lawsuit brought by client alleging injury in course of workout
GRETNA – A fitness club is being sued by a member who claims she was injured when a step box she was using fell over, causing her to fall to the floor.
Woman files suit after dryer catches home on fire
NEW ORLEANS – A woman claims upon moving to her new home her house caught fire due to faulty screws in her clothes dryer.