In a case filed in the Civil District Court, Orleans Parish (case number 2020-10769), Shalmon Stennis has brought a lawsuit against Lowe's Home Centers, LLC and R.D. Morris, an employee of Lowe's. The appeal was heard by the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal, State of Louisiana on April 2, 2024 (case number 2023-CA-0482).
The lawsuit arises from an altercation that occurred at Lowe's Home Center in New Orleans on November 11, 2020. Stennis, represented by attorneys Artis G. Ulmer III and Robert McKnight, alleges that he was assaulted by Morris during his visit to the store. The court documents reveal that after a four-day jury trial, the court awarded Stennis $31,536.74 in damages.
Stennis is seeking compensation for injuries sustained during the incident. He initially sued both Lowe's and Morris; however, his claim against Lowe's was dismissed. The jury allocated 65% fault to Morris and 35% fault to Stennis.