News from 2015
Woman sues over I-10 accident injuries
A St. Bernard Parish woman has sued over injuries she allegedly suffered in a 2014 accident on Interstate 10.
Elderly woman files medical malpractice claim after allegedly fracturing her leg in the shower
NEW ORLEANS – An elderly woman claims she sustained injuries in the shower while being transferred from her shower chair to her wheelchair by two nursing assistants.
Owners of building lot sue neighbor over code violations that make construction of home impossible
GRETNA – Jefferson Parish property owners are suing their neighbor who they claim will not remove property from a lot which has held them up in constructing a home on the site.
Towing services sued for allegedly breaching legal settlement terms requiring payment of $24K
GRETNA – A tow truck company and its owner are being sued for allegedly breaching a lawsuit settlement agreement.
Grocery store sued by woman claiming disabling injuries after store employees collides with her
GRETNA – A local grocery store is being sued by a woman who claims she received disabling injuries when a store employee allegedly walked into to her causing her to fall to the ground.
Parade-goer sues claiming float rider hurled lemon, hit her in the eye
GRETNA – A spectator of the Irish-Italian Parade claims a float rider in the parade threw a lemon at her, hitting her in the eye and causing an injury that has affected her vision.Cathy Hartdegen filed suit against Louisiana Irish-Italian Associations Inc., an unknown float rider and their insurers in the 24th Judicial District Court on March 22.Hartdegen claims she was sitting in a chair on the side
Woman sues masseuse, counselor for negligent advice
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is suing her masseuse and a pain counselor whom she claims provided her with bad advice that resulted in the worsening of personal injuries.
Woman alleges faulty knee implant
A New Orleans woman has sued the maker of her knee transplant, citing injuries due to an alleged malfunction.
Illinois Central Railroad sued over rail yard injury
A Metairie railroad conductor has sued a railroad company he alleges is responsible for a 2014 injury.
Man sues ex-employer over injuries suffered on ship
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Levco sues customer for failing to pay for home elevation for over two years
GRETNA – A Metairie homeowner is being sued by a home elevation company that claims she has failed to make payments on a $30,000 loan provided to raise her home.
Daughters of 85-year-old man who died at hospital file medical malpractice lawsuit
GRETNA – The children of a deceased man are suing the hospital where he died at age 85 claiming they failed to properly treat his pneumonia and other medical conditions that led to his death.
Used car dealer sued by customer who claims problems with used BMW were not divulged to him
GRETNA – A man who bought a BMW sedan from a local used car dealer is suing claiming it withheld information regarding the vehicle’s condition from him.
Mother sues Ben Franklin Elementary School, claims not enough Tylenol given to daughter
NEW ORLEANS – A mother is suing Ben Franklin Elementary School contending the school nurse only gave her daughter a single dose of Tylenol to stop her headache instead of three as ordered.
Condo association claims owner owes more than $10K in back dues
GRETNA – A condominium association is suing the owner of a property it claims owes more than $10,000 in unpaid dues.