NEW ORLEANS – A mother claims that her children were injured by a gate at a Masons lodge.
Pearl Dalton, individually and on behalf of her minor children, filed a lawsuit against The United Most Worshipful King George's Grand Lodge, A.F. & A, Masons of the State of LA, King George Grand Lodge/Queen Vashti Grand Chapter Foundation and XYZ Insurance Company in Orleans Parish Civil District Court alleging negligence.
According to the complaint, the plaintiff is seeking damages for an incident that took place on Oct. 9, 2016. The suit states that the plaintiff and her minor children were at 3287 Tulane Ave. in New Orleans for a party. During the party, the plaintiff's minor children allegedly were injured by a wrought iron gate that fell on top of them.
The defendants are accused of negligence.
The plaintiff seeks all reasonable damages, court costs, attorney fees and all appropriate relief. The plaintiff is represented by attorney Frances M. Olivier in Metairie.
The case has been assigned to Division C Judge Sidney H. Cates IV.
Orleans Parish Civil District Court case number 2017-8870