News from 2015
Ethnic and cultural organization sued by man alleging he was defamed in newsletter
NEW ORLEANS – A member of an ethnic and cultural heritage organization is suing an administrator alleging he circulated a defamatory newsletter to the general membership.
Photographer sues graphic artist claiming he wrongfully sold copyrighted photos as part of $246K settlement
GRETNA – A photographer is suing a graphic artist claiming he and his company wrongfully sold the copyright of his photos.
Bar manager sued by business partner, brother accusing him of damaging business
GRETNA – A Grand Isle bar manager is being sued by his brother for allegedly failing to keep proper financial records and not instituting rules voted on by a majority of the business’s owners.
Laborer sues ship owner over alleged knee injury he received while installing CO2 bottle
GRETNA – A laborer is suing the owner of a ship for an alleged injury he received on the job.
Rouse’s Market sued by customer over alleged injury from slip and fall
GRETNA – A local grocery store is being sued by a patron who claims she was injured in a slip and fall while exiting the store.
East Jefferson General Hospital sued over ambulance driver accident
GRETNA – A car insurer is suing a local hospital and an ambulance driver who allegedly ran a red light and totaled a vehicle. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, as a partial subrogee of James Langford, filed suit against Jason Bergeron, Jefferson Parish Hospital Service District No. 2, Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana and East Jefferson General Hospital in the 24th Judicial District Court on June 23.
Storage company sued after wall allegedly falls on, crushes rental car
GRETNA – A car rental company is suing a storage facility after a wall allegedly fell on and crushed one of its cars. Nifty Car Rental LLC filed suit against Dependable Storage Service Inc., Carubba Inc., CEI Construction, Carubba Engineering Inc. and Seneca Insurance Company Inc. in the 24th Judicial District Court on June 24.
Budget Saver sued over customer’s slip and fall in meat aisle
GRETNA – A local grocery store is being sued by a man who claims he was injured in a slip and fall in the meat aisle. Timothy Wilson filed suit against Labored Food Mart Inc., SLFM Inc. and First Financial Insurance Company in the 24th Judicial District Court on June 23.
Mother claims bus driver ran into her car while she was waiting to pick up daughter from school
BATON ROUGE – A bus driver and the school board employing her are being sued by a parent who allegedly sustained injuries in a car accident while attempting to pick up her daughter from school. Lakisha Homes filed suit against East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and Shaundra Dyer in the 19th Judicial District Court.
Neighbors sues for disability after neighbor’s dog allegedly bites arm
GRETNA – A man is suing his neighbors after he allegedly was attacked by their dog while cutting his grass. Charles McLoughlin filed suit against William Fraser, Sally Fraser and their insurer in the 24th Judicial District Court on June 22.
Orleans Parish worker alleges Flight Services & Systems breached labor law
An Orleans Parish man is suing his employer, alleging non-compliance with labor law in regard to workplace practices.
Police officer sues New Orleans Housing Authority, alleging retaliatory discrimination
A New Orleans police officer is suing the city's housing authority, alleging retaliatory discrimination and violation of his civil rights in his termination.
Quadriplegic sues Cold Stone Creamery alleging lack of accessibility
A disabled consumer is suing an Arizona-based ice cream store and its owner alleging discrimination in regard to an undated series of attempts to patronize the defendant’s retail store in New Orleans.
2 St. Tammany Parish customers allege Capital One illegally withheld funds
Two St. Tammany Parish women are suing Capital One Bank, alleging violation of their rights in regard to a deposit dispute.
Foursome sue Greek shipper Sun Enterprises, alleging 'reckless captain' caused collision at sea
A group of four individuals is suing a Greek maritime employer doing business in Louisiana and its vessel, alleging damages in a 2014 offshore collision which the plaintiffs claim resulted in permanent injuries.
Family faults BP for death attributed to Deepwater Horizon incident
A family is suing a major oil company alleging negligence and wrongful death originating from their father and husband’s fatal workplace exposure to toxins in 2010.
Doctor sued by patient claiming bile duct improperly cut through during surgery
GRETNA – A local hospital and one of its doctors are being sued after a patient allegedly had his bile duct improperly severed during a gallbladder surgery.
Pit bull owner sued over alleged injuries to neighbor in attack
GRETNA – The owner of a pit bull that allegedly attacked a neighbor, injuring her is being sued. Thelma Jean Netter, and husband William Caruso Netter, filed suit against Harkeisha T. Young and her insurer in the 24th Judicial District Court on June 22.
Tulane Hospital sued over woman’s alleged injuries in slip and fall in cafeteria
NEW ORLEANS – A local hospital is being sued by a woman who claims she was injured after slipping and falling in its cafeteria.
Sam’s Club sued over woman’s alleged injuries in slip and fall on piece of watermelon
GRETNA – A local corporate retailer is being sued by a customer who claims she was injured after slipping and falling on a piece of watermelon. Maria Bonomo, and husband Sal Bonomo filed suit against Sam’s Club in the 24th Judicial District Court on June 22.