News from March 2019
Widow alleges husband returned from respite care at The Carpenter House dehydrated, malnourished
GRETNA – A widow alleges her late husband was not timely treated for dehydration and malnourishment while in respite care.
Litigious Louisiana municipalities the focus of Federalist Society event
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) – The New Orleans Lawyers Chapter of The Federalist Society held an event at Galatoire's in New Orleans to discuss class action litigation on March 8.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on March 7
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on March 7 in the suits below:
Woman alleges she fractured ankle when St. Patrick's Day parade float driver 'slammed' on brakes
GRETNA – A parade float rider alleges she and other passengers were injured when the driver "slammed" on his brakes in a St. Patrick's Day parade.
Kmart shopper alleges she slipped on vomit in restroom, fell and was injured
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman alleges she slipped on a substance believed to be vomit in a Metairie store's restroom and is seeking damages for injuries sustained in the fall.
Shopper alleges pallet on floor of Sam's Club caused her to fall
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman alleges she was injured at a Metairie warehouse club because a pallet left on the floor caused her to fall.
Worker alleges hose from SMECO Concrete Pumping truck struck him, caused head injury
GRETNA – A Terrebonne Parish man alleges he was injured at a worksite by a hose on a concrete truck.
Avant Garde Homeowners' Association alleges residents incorrectly installed patio
GRETNA – A Kenner homeowners' association alleges a patio was incorrectly installed on a property subject to its regulations.
Brian Cummings helps patients, families find justice in malpractice cases
A resident physician’s undetected error may have cost a patient her life during treatment at Vanderbilt University Medical Center – just the type of case Nashville attorney Brian Cummings seeks to address.
Man blames break room fall on Five Star Vending Services, others' alleged failure to clean floor
GRETNA – A man alleges he was injured in a Harvey break room because vending companies allegedly failed to inspect and clean the floor.
Former Ochsner Medical Center patient alleges lack of assistance caused fall
GRETNA –A woman is seeking damages after she was caused to fall at a hospital.
Two men allege Boh Bros. Construction heavy equipment operator's negligence caused injuries
GRETNA – Two men allege that they were injured by a heavy equipment operator and are seeking damages from the operator's employer.
Nurse alleges defective cart owned by Northeast Louisiana Pharmacy caused injury
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman alleges that she was injured at work due to a faulty piece of equipment.
Woman alleges RaceTrac Petroleum failed to warn of wet floor that caused fall
GRETNA – A St. Charles Parish couple alleges the wife was injured at a Kenner gas station because of a wet floor.
Jefferson Parish man allegedly breached contract regarding membership interest of Lake Forest Plaza
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is being sued for breach of contract after he allegedly failed to keep an agreement.
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana: Actions Taken on March 6
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana reported the following activity on March 6 in the suits below:
March 5: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for personal injury cases
The following personal injury-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on March 5. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
Suspended Metairie attorney faces additional suspension over multiple charges
NEW ORLEANS – Suspended Metairie attorney Arthur L. Harris Sr. faces additional suspension following a recommendation issued March 12 by a Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board (LADB) hearing committee over consolidated formal charges against him.
March 6: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for personal injury cases
The following personal injury-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on March 6. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
March 5: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana docket for personal injury cases
The following personal injury-related cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on March 5. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact: