NEW ORLEANS – A customer is suing operators of a rock climbing wall, alleging their negligence led to the plaintiff suffering injuries in a fall.
Rachel Scherer filed a lawsuit Jan.18 against the New Orleans Boulder Lounge, LLC, Eli Klarman and K&K Insurance Company in Orleans Parish Civil District Court, alleging negligence.
According to the complaint, on Sept. 26, 2016, Scherer fell 10 feet from the wall to the ground, resulting in a compound fracture of her left humerus. She was required to undergo multiple surgeries, the suit says.
The defendants are accused of negligently failing to take necessary precautions to protect customers, failing to properly instruct the plaintiff in safety and overall negligence.
Scherer seeks all reasonable damages, court costs, attorney fees and all appropriate relief. She is represented by attorney Jonathan B. Andry of Andry Law Group LLC in New Orleans.
The case has been assigned to Division Judge Tiffany G. Chase.
Orleans Parish Civil District Court Case number 17-549.