News from May 2016
Woman alleges she was injured at Lakeside Mall
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is seeking damages following a slip and fall in which she was allegedly injured while at a mall.
Apartment owners seek damages from tenant after fire
GRETNA – 1st Lake Properties Inc. is seeking damages following a fire allegedly caused by a tenant, as well as over claims of unpaid rent.
Tuna Taxi owner alleges two false liens were filed against it
NEW ORLEANS – A marine vessel owner alleges that two liens were wrongfully filed against it.
Racatac Products Inc. alleges law firm responsible for loss of patent
LAFAYETTE – A Church Point corporation has filed suit against a Lafayette law firm alleging that the firm caused a patent to be lost.
Georgia man allegedly injured from taking Xarelto
NEW ORLEANS – The representative of a deceased Georgia man alleges her decedent suffered serious side effects as a result of taking Xarelto.
Mayor: Bill set for hearing in House has implications beyond WTC development
NEW ORLEANS – A bill set for hearing before a state House committee later this month, which could cost one company millions of dollars to maintain its lawsuit over the former World Trade Center development, is a self-defense measure, a spokesman for New Orleans' mayor said.
Widow blames 2 businesses for husband's death
NEW ORLEANS — A widow is suing two Louisiana businesses, alleging their negligence caused her husband's death.
Hollywood lawyer: Fate of Barry Seal movie depends on how public a life drug smuggler lived
BATON ROUGE — Deborah Seal and her children have asked 19th Judicial District Judge Don Johnson to dismiss the lawsuit filed by Lisa Seal Frigon concerning the movie rights to Barry Seal’s life, but according to a Hollywood lawyer the case may come down to whether the court decides if the notorious drug smuggler-turned-informant was truly a public figure.
Amcol Systems, Experian accused of inaccurate information
BATON ROUGE – An East Baton Rouge consumer alleges that a consumer reporting agency and a debt collector reported false and inaccurate information.
Safety technician alleges he was injured on the job, files negligence suit
LAFAYETTE – A safety technician alleges he was injured in a crane accident on a platform in the Gulf of Mexico.
St. Charles Avenue Streetcar Line alleged to be not compliant with the ADA
NEW ORLEANS – Three individuals allege that the St. Charles Avenue Streetcar Line does not provide physical access to the disabled.
Woman alleges Xarelto caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A New Jersey woman has filed suit against several pharmaceutical companies alleging a prescription drug caused bleeding.
ENSCO employee alleges he was injured during mandatory training
NEW ORLEANS – A Mississippi man alleges his employer failed to recognize the hazards posed by rigorous water survival training and that he was injured.
Little Tokyo Restaurant Inc. seeks judgment regarding property lease
GRETNA – A restaurant and individual are suing the owners of a Metairie property after they claim they were misled to lease a property that was not able to be used for their needs.
Woman alleges she was injured by faulty chair
GRETNA – An Orleans woman is filing a complaint following an incident in which she allegedly was caused injury due to a faulty chair.
Woman alleges she was injured in slip and fall incident at Leson Chevrolet
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is seeking damages following an incident in which she was allegedly caused to slip and fall due to the negligence of a Chevrolet dealership.
Woman seeks damages alleging improperly performed dental extraction
GRETNA – A woman is seeking damages following a dental procedure in which her condition was allegedly worsened.
Woman alleges she was injured at Hobby Lobby by metal basket
GRETNA – A woman is suing Hobby Lobby following an incident in which she was allegedly injured when a metal basket fell and hit her on the head.
Contractor, insurer files suit against NOHSC Harvey No. 1 over alleged injuries
GRETNA – Kent Construction Inc. and Amerisure Insurance Co. are suing a Jefferson Parish business following an incident in which an employee allegedly fell into a hole while installing a walk-in freezer, resulting in injuries.
Parents allege shopping center's negligence nearly cost daughter her finger
GRETNA – A couple is suing a Kenner store following an incident in which their 3-year-old daughter’s finger was allegedly injured due to a ladder that was left in an aisle.