News from 2015
Plumbing problems result in lawsuit against former owners of home
GRETNA – A couple is suing a group of people who sold them a home without allegedly disclosing a serious plumbing problem. Heather Schuler Molay and Nunzio J.
Former Adams and Reese attorney sues claiming she was fired after discovering mold in office
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans-based law firm is being sued by a former attorney who claims she was exposed to mold that made her ill and then was fired after reporting the problem.
Pedestrian sues motorist accusing who allegedly startled her, causing fall on street
GRETNA – A pedestrian is suing a motorist who allegedly drove into her path causing her to fall into the street and injure herself. Wanda Johnson filed suit against Melissa Maffei and Go Auto Insurance Co. in the 24th Judicial District Court on June 23.
Disabled worker sues Treasure Chest Casino, alleging ADA violations
A disabled Texas woman is suing her former employer, alleging discriminatory termination in regard to her job loss.
New Orleans tile company sues for allegedly unpaid work
NEW ORLEANS – A tile company is suing a construction company for which it completed work, claiming that all work was done in a complete and timely manner, but that the defendant has failed to pay.
Credit card company sued customer over $25K bill
NEW ORLEANS – A credit card company is suing a cardholder claiming she ran up over $25,000 in debt and has refused to pay for it.
Lakeside Mall sued over alleged injury from slip in fall in soda
GRETNA – A local shopping mall is being sued by a patron who claims he was was injured in a slip and fall in a soda spilled in their food court.
Macy’s sued, woman claims she was injured after display collapsed on her
GRETNA – A corporate retailer is being sued by a woman who claims she was injured when a display collapsed on top of her.
Car dealership sued over alleged $2K breach of contract
GRETNA – An auto dealership is being sued for non-payment by a company that claims it was contracted for posting online ads.
Hyundai sued over motorists injuries after sunroof allegedly explodes
GRETNA – A motorist and her passenger are suing a car manufacturer claiming they were injured after the sunroof in the car they were riding in exploded.
LG Electronics sued over alleged damage to home from refrigerator fire
GRETNA – A property insurer is suing refrigerator manufacturer after one of its refrigerators allegedly failed and caused a fire in one of their client’s homes.
Mahalia Jackson Theater accused of causing fall due to improper lighting
NEW ORLEANS – A woman who allegedly fell and tripped at a show due to poor lighting is suing the Mahalia Jackson theater for personal damages stemming from her injury Patty Stone filed suit against Arts Center Enterprises - New Orleans LLC and the ABC Insurance Company in the Orleans Parish First Civil District Court on June 18, 2015. The plaintiff claims that that she was a patron of the Mahalia Jackson Theater on May 30, 2015, attending a dance recital in which her granddaughter was a partic
Woman sues over alleged injuries from falling though set of stairs
GRETNA – A woman who claims she was severely injured after falling through a set of stairs is suing the owner of the property where the incident allegedly occurred.
Zachary police officer accused of false arrest in lawsuit
BATON ROUGE – An East Baton Rouge man is suing Zachary Police Department for falsely arresting him. Joseph Glenn Labatut filed suit against Zachary Police Department, David McDavid Zachary City Chief of Police and Officer Justin Nevels in the 19th Judicial District Court.
Former co-owner of Metairie bar claims she is owed $110,000 for her shares in business
GRETNA – A man is being sued by a woman who claims she entered into a contract with him to sell him her shares of a Metairie bar.
Dillard’s sued by woman who tripped over table leg
GRETNA – A local department store is being sued by a woman who claims they are responsible for her injuries in a trip and fall over a table leg.
Man alleges he was laughed at, called a “fraud” after being injured in trip and fall at Danny and Clydes
GRETNA – A man is claiming permanent diability for injuries alleged suffered in a trip over a loaded hand truck.
Fee dispute involving law firm accused of filing fraudulent BP claim reveals secret referral system lawyers used to generate claims
NEW ORLEANS – A law firm that has been banned from representing Deepwater Horizon claimants is facing multiple clawback requests including one worth $221,000.
Disabled salon patron urges ADA compliance
A disabled Orleans Parish citizen is suing a hair salon chain, alleging non-compliance with disability law in regard to impaired accessibility of the salon’s facilities.
Hourly workers sue furniture business claiming overtime pay evasion
Two workers, individually and on behalf of a putative class, are suing their New Orleans employer and two of its managers alleging non-compliance with employment law in 2015 when the firm allegedly failed to pay overtime wages for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week.