Gas station sued by man who claims he was injured in fall in oily substance

GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is suing a local gas station for injuries he alleges he received when he slipped on a patch of oil on the pavement.

Marvin Gordon filed suit against Spur Gas Station and their insurer in the 24th Judicial District Court on April 23.

Gordon claims he was at the Spur Gas Station located at 3220 Jefferson Hwy. in Jefferson when he stepped in an oily substance and fell to the pavement as he attempted to get gas. The plaintiff alleges he received serious bodily injuries in the incident

The defendant is accused of failing to see what should have been seen, failing to maintain proper condition on the premises and failing to maintain a proper lookout.

An unspecified amount is sought for damages.

Gordon is represented by Tony Dooley of the New Orleans-based Dooley Law Office LLC.

The case has been assigned to Division E Judge John J. Molaison Jr.

Case no. 726-256.