News from 2018
Driver injured after airbag deploys in Mercedes
GRETNA – Brandy Kuhn filed a complaint on Nov. 14 in the 24th Judicial District Court against Mercedes-Benz of New Orleans and ABC Insurance Co.
Bank of America is seeking nearly $3,000 in past-due payments
GRETNA – Bank of America is seeking nearly $3,000 from a customer who allegedly has failed to pay off a debt.
Driver sues after wheels allegedly come off her vehicle
GRETNA – Jaquanna M. Cage filed a complaint on Nov. 16 in the 24th Judicial District Court against Llantera El Ceibeno No. 2, LLC, after the wheels of her vehicle allegedly came off while she was driving it.
Louisiana Free Enterprise Institute warns litigious climate stifles business
In a recent article published by The Greater Baton Rouge Business Report, Stephanie Riegel brings to light factors that have made Louisiana rife with litigation and calls to action for increased reforms.
Wells Fargo is seeking more than $67,000 on an overdue mortgage.
GRETNA – Wells Fargo Bank filed a complaint on Nov. 8 in the 24th Judicial District Court against Christine Decorte Lavin and Charles William Lavin.
Wells Fargo sues for more than $177,000 on late mortgage
GRETNA – Wells Fargo Bank filed a complaint on Nov. 9 in the 24th Judicial District Court against Ronald James Dubois Jr., alleging that the defendant owes more than $177,000 on a past-due mortgage.
Mortgage company is seeking more than $198,000
GRETNA – Trustmark National Bank filed a complaint on Nov. 13 in the 24th Judicial District Court against Mary Beth L. Quintana (Lambert).
Nationstar Mortgage sues for $63,182.98
GRETNA – Nationstar Mortgage filed a complaint on Nov. 8 in the 24th Judicial District Court against Jesus Orlando Dominguez and Eloina Nancy Carmenate (Dominguez) in a case involving an alleged overdue mortgage payment.
Discover Bank sues for more than $5,000
GRETNA – Discover Bank filed a complaint on Nov. 2 in the 24th Judicial District Court against Catherine M. Musmeci, seeking more than $5,000 in damages.
Shopper sues after lamp allegedly topples from shelf at Marshalls
GRETNA – Linda Richard filed a complaint on Nov. 16 in the 24th Judicial District Court against TJX Cos. Inc., Marshalls and Zurich American Insurance Co., alleging she was injured while shopping after a lamp fell from a shelf.
U.S. Bank sues for more than $112,000
GRETNA – U.S. Bank National Association filed a complaint on Nov. 8 in the 24th Judicial District Court against Qutrelia Raymond Scott for an overdue balance of more than $112,000.
Wells Fargo sues for more than $110,000 on a mortgage
GRETNA – Wells Fargo Bank filed a complaint on Nov. 16 in the 24th Judicial District Court against Robert W. Leslie and Alexis Guidry Leslie.
Wells Fargo sues for unpaid mortgage
GRETNA – Wells Fargo Bank filed a complaint on Nov. 16 in the 24th Judicial District Court against Gustavo A. Trochez and Erika P. Trochez, alleging an unpaid balance on a mortgage.
Wells Fargo sues to settle past-due mortgage
GRETNA -- Wells Fargo Bank filed a complaint on Nov. 16 in the 24th Judicial District Court against Anthony D. Marino to collect on an unpaid balance on a mortgage.
Woman sues after allegedly having allergic reaction to treatment before surgery
GRETNA – Gladys S. Gautreaux filed a complaint on Nov. 6 in the 24th Judicial District Court against West Jefferson Medical Center and Emery Minnard, M.D., after allegedly suffering an allergic reaction to a doctor-ordered treatment prior to surgery.
Pedestrian sues after allegedly falling on Lafayette Street
GRETNA – Marcia R. Toca filed a complaint on Nov. 7 in the 24th Judicial District Court against Coffer Properties and Lauren McGinnis.
Lost wire transfer money prompts lawsuit
Wells Fargo faces a lawsuit from a company alleging the bank lost more than $5,400 from a wire transfer.
Slip, fall at Walmart prompts lawsuit
A Walmart in Marrero faces a negligence lawsuit from a Jefferson Parish resident.
Group calls evidence, motives into question over LaPlace chemical plant lawsuit
A tort reform group disagrees with a federal judge's decision to allow a lawsuit brought by residents near the LaPlace chemical plant to move forward.
Groups challenge Bayou Bridge Pipeline in court
Attorneys for Energy Transfer Partners faced tough questions from groups representing landowners opposed to the Bayou Bridge Pipeline at a pre-trial hearing on Nov. 16.