News from 2015
Loop Linen Service sues restaurant owner for more than $20K for canceling linen service
GRETNA – A linen service is suing a local restaurant and its owner for more than $20,000 after allegedly canceling a linen service contract just months into a five-year contracted period.
Woman claims malpractice over husband's renal failure
NEW ORLEANS – A woman is suing Tulane University Hospital and doctors over her husband's treatment, saying their alleged breaches in standards of care directly led to his death.
Woman claims she sprained ankle on unsecured water meter, sues Water Board
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board claiming that she was walking toward a dessert shop when she tripped over an unsecured water meter and severely sprained her ankle.
Realtor, former homeowner sued for allegedly not disclosing defects
GRETNA – A woman who purchased a home is suing the seller, her real estate agent and inspector for allegedly failing to disclose several problems with the property.
Water heater manufacturer sued by property insurer of Metairie law firm
GRETNA – A property insurance company is suing a water heater manufacturer after a unit allegedly failed and flooded a Metairie law firm.
Picture framing company sued after mirror allegedly shatters during delivery
NEW ORLEANS – A woman who claims she was injured when receiving delivery of a mirror she had ordered is suing over alleged injuries from glass shards when the mirror shattered.
Retail property owner faulted for alleged lack of accessibility
A disabled Lafourche Parish man is suing a Jefferson Parish business, alleging violations of disability law with regard to its premises.
Newborn’s death sparks lawsuit against hospital, doctor
BATON ROUGE – A local medical center and doctor are being sued over the death of a newborn baby.
Minority worker alleges discrimination, wrongful discharge
A worker is suing her New Orleans employer, alleging discrimination, harassment and retaliation in a series of incidents culminating in her termination.
Brothers sued for allegedly attacking motorist
NEW ORLEANS – A motorist who claims a pair of brothers stopped his car and attacked him is suing for injuries he allegedly received in the incident.
Man sues maintenance shop after unfinished repair allegedly ruins engine
NEW ORLEANS — A man servicing his car at an oil change shop is suing the shop and its employee, claiming his oil filter was not properly tightened which caused the oil to leak out and ruin the vehicle's engine.
Fired teacher sues St. Augustine High School for unpaid wages
NEW ORLEANS – A former music teacher at St. Augustine High School is suing the school, claiming that after an entire summer and academic year of working he was unfairly fired without any reasonable complaint.
Power tools company sues for unpaid balance of $125K
NEW ORLEANS – A company specializing in the distribution of power tools and construction materials is suing a solar power company claiming that a large balance was left unpaid by the defendant.
Steakhouse customer claims he was struck, injured by a moving cart
NEW ORLEANS — A customer sitting in a steakhouse parking garage is suing the restaurant she was eating at and claiming that an employee lost control of a cart full of materials and injured her.
Correction: Broadcaster sues church for $7.3K in fees
GRETNA – A broadcasting company is suing a local church claiming it is owed $7.3 million. LeSEA Broadcasting Corp. filed suit against House of Hope Fellowship Inc. in the 24th Judicial District Court on June 12.
Family of elderly man who died after fall sue doctor, nurse practitioner
GRETNA – The relatives of an 88-year-old man who died after falling and suffering a head injury are suing the medical health professionals responsible for his care. Lena Roberts and Linda Murry, both individually and on behalf of their deceased husband and natural father John B.
Family forced to leave home alleges racial attacks, harassment and hostility
A Jefferson Parish couple is suing a Metairie homeowners association and its officers alleging Federal Housing Adminstration violation and creation of a hostile housing environment in regard to a series of encounters that purportedly forced them to leave their home.
Diver charges maritime negligence in deep sea explosion
A maritime worker is suing his employer alleging negligence following a harrowing underwater explosion in a 2015 workplace injury.
Disabled man claims hotel pool is out of ADA compliance
A disabled individual is suing an Orleans Parish hotel alleging non-compliance with the ADA in connection with the plaintiff’s attempts to access the premises.
Student sues after alleged assault by teacher
NEW ORLEANS – A local woman and her son are suing his school after he was allegedly attacked by his teacher.