Seaman sues Transocean after being hit in the head with falling scaffolding
After being hit in the head by a falling piece of scaffolding, a seaman is suing Transocean for allegedly failing to secure it. Randy Mangipano filed suit against Transocean and Safeway Services on...
View ArticleHospital secretary sues after losing job due to overscheduling patients
Rose Hitchen filed a lawsuit against her employer Southeast Community Health Systems claiming she was a victim of race and age discrimination. The lawsuit was filed on May 2 in federal court in New...
View ArticlePainter claims exposure to benzene resulted in multiple myeloma
A painter claims his years of exposure to benzene-containing products has resulted in his diagnosis of multiple myeloma and has filed suit against companies who manufactured the products. Craig Moore...
View ArticleHair iron manufacturer sued after house catches fire
The manufacturer of a hair iron is being sued by an insurance company for more than $190,000 after a house caught on fire causing significant property damage. Louisiana Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co....
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BP sued after seaman thrown overboard during ‘man overboard’ drill
Camel A seaman has filed a lawsuit against BP after he was thrown overboard while participating in a man overboard training drill. James G. Young, II filed suit against BP Exploration & Production...
View ArticleJones Act lawsuit filed against company after employee injured when towing...
A Louisiana seaman has filed a Jones Act lawsuit against his employer after he was knocked to the ground when a towing strap snapped. Claiming his employer is negligent, Steven Roe filed suit against...
View ArticleFamily sues after son lost at sea
The parents of a missing Louisiana man have filed a lawsuit against their son’s employer claiming the company failed to use proper lifesaving actions, allowing their son to become lost at sea. Joseph...
View ArticleMed mal suit claims surgeon took advice of salesman over standards of care
After suffering complications from a lumbar surgery, a Virginia resident has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against a Louisiana surgeon for allegedly taking the recommendation of a salesman...
View ArticleRefinery worker claims job-related stress led to disability
A Valero employee has filed a lawsuit against his company arguing that job-related stress caused by intimidation and racial discrimination has resulted in the employee being placed on long term...
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Class action filed against Louisiana industrial painting company over wages
Earles NEW ORLEANS – A painter has filed a collective lawsuit against a Louisiana industrial painting company claiming that workers were only paid straight time and were not paid any overtime wages....
View ArticleAttorney claims he lost vision after taking Levitra
A Jefferson Parish attorney is suing Bayer over its prescription drug Levitra, claiming he lost his sight as a result of the drug’s side effects. Ned J. Chiro and Brenda Chiro filed suit against Bayer...
View ArticleFord named in personal injury suit caused by asleep-at-the-wheel driver
A seriously injured passenger has filed a lawsuit against a co-worker, who fell asleep while driving causing a high speed, head-on collision. Everett Chad Ganier filed suit against Ford Motor Co.,...
View ArticleGas station manager claims race and gender discrimination
A Gretna gas station manager is suing his employer for racial discrimination after he was terminated from his position. Arguing violations of his civil rights, Robert McNeal filed suit against Race...
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Veterinary hospital sued over racial discrimination claims
Arruebarrena A Banfield veterinary hospital is being sued for committing acts of racial discrimination against one of its staff members. Claiming civil rights violations, Theresa Cosper filed suit...
View ArticleTransocean employee sues for $2.8 million
A Transocean employee has filed a lawsuit asking for more than $2.8 million after suffering an injury while carrying high pressure hoses. Ramey S. Butler filed suit against Transocean Offshore...
View ArticleCompanies sued for not complying with their own safety manuals
After falling off of a stack of drill casings, a seaman has filed a lawsuit against his employer, claiming the company failed to comply with its own safety manual. Gregory Powell filed suit against...
View ArticleSeaman sues after falling off of boat
A seaman has filed a lawsuit against his employer seeking $1.5 million after he slipped off a boat and fell into the water. Jeremy Madison filed suit against Hercules Drilling Co. on March 23 in...
View ArticleDelivery man sues Wal-Mart after pallet jack stops working
A delivery man is suing Wal-Mart after a loaded pallet jack stopped working and caused him to suffer a back injury when he attempted to stop the pallet from crushing him. Gerard Parfait and Marie...
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CSX conductor sues after train robbery and murder
Miller A train conductor is suing his employer after an assailant entered the train, killed the engineer and robbed him. Michael T. Brand filed suit against CSX Transportation Inc. & The Alabama...
View ArticleWal-Mart shopper seeks more than $50,000 after tripping in parking lot
A woman is suing Wal-Mart for $50,000 in damages after she tripped over metal rods in the parking lot and fell. Mary Kathleen Roark filed suit against Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on March 1 in St. Bernard...
View ArticleCollision on North Causeway and Galleria Drive subject of lawsuit
An Orleans Parish resident is suing the owner of a tractor-trailer after the truck collided into his vehicle while turning onto Galleria Drive. Asad Al-Shathri filed suit against Leondis Dickerson...
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Conductor sues NO Public Belt Railroad after train collides with standing...
David A train conductor has filed a lawsuit against his employer after his train collided into standing rail cars. Claiming there were violations of federal regulations about locomotive safety, Sean...
View ArticleExxonMobil, others sued over benzene exposure
A Mississippi resident is suing several companies who he claimed produced benzene containing products which resulted in him developing multiple myeloma. Donald Moore Sr., Donald Moore Jr., Wendy A....
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Seaman sues for $1 million after captain fails to line up tow
Sterbcow A seaman is suing his employer for more than $1 million after the captain of his vessel allegedly failed to properly line up a tow and as a result, the seaman was injured. Roger Mallicoat...
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Slidell Lowe’s customer allegedly knocked to ground by palm tree
Miller A St. Tammany Parish resident is suing Lowe’s Home Centers, Inc. after a palm tree fell and knocked him to the ground. Leroy Carter filed suit April 4 in federal court in New Orleans. On April...
View ArticleCaptain sues after injuring right eye
A sea captain has filed a lawsuit against his employer after being hit in the right eye by a piece of metal. Anthony Guidry filed suit against Suard Companies Inc. on April 6 in federal court in New...
View ArticleDebt collector sued for contacting family member
A New Orleans resident has filed a lawsuit against a debt collector after an agent called the plaintiff’s brother and talked to him about her debt. Claiming violations of the Fair Debt Collection...
View ArticleLawsuit filed over car wreck on Highway 16
Three Louisiana residents have filed a lawsuit against an Arkansas woman after she collided into their vehicle when attempting to pass other vehicles. Karen Arnouville, Chris Arnouville and Felicia Ray...
View ArticleBlessey Marine sued for making employee work in icy conditions
A tankerman is suing his employer after he was forced to work in icy conditions and a co-worker slipped causing him injuries. Rodriquez D. Bailey filed suit against Blessey Marine Service Inc. and...
View ArticleClass action filed against lock manufacturer Kaba
A Reserve locksmith has filed a class action against the manufacturers of push button door locks which allegedly can be rendered ineffective with a commercially available magnet. Danny’s Locksmith Inc....
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Seaman sues after mechanical equipment broke and crushed his hand
A St. James Parish resident is suing his employer after suffering a hand injury when mechanical equipment broke. Calvin Dumas filed suit against A.M.C. Liftboats Inc. on April 11 in federal court in...
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Transocean worker claiming injuries before explosion sues in federal court
Bourque A worker on Transocean’s Deepwater Horizon who claims he was injured just a few days before the rig exploded last year in the Gulf of Mexico has filed a lawsuit against the company for not...
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Kmart shopper wants $900,000 after slip and fall accident
Silbert A Kmart shopper is suing for more than $900,000 after she slipped in water and fell. Louisiana resident Celestine Burrell filed suit against Kmart Corp. on April 19 in federal court in New...
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Guest punctures lung in bathtub slip at Omni Royal, suit says
Caruso A New Orleans hotel is being sued for more than $700,000 after a hotel guest slipped while getting out of the shower and suffered broken ribs and a punctured lung. James M. Colvin filed suit...
View ArticleWal-Mart shopper sues after slipping in water
A Wal-Mart shopper has filed a lawsuit against the store after she slipped in water that was dripping from the store’s ceiling. Claiming she suffered painful injuries, Octavia Parfait filed suit...
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Lawsuit filed over manufacturer’s alleged ‘over-promotion’ of Fosamax
Arsenault A Lafourche Parish resident has filed a personal injury lawsuit against the manufacturers of the drug Fosamax regarding over-promotion of the drug for alleged non-approved or “off-label”...
View ArticleWidow sues over benzene exposure at Shell Norco refinery
The wife of a deceased Shell Norco refinery worker has filed a lawsuit that argues her husband’s death was a result of years of exposure to benzene-containing products. Lois Frank, individually and on...
View ArticleSeaman blames unskilled co-workers for his injuries
Claiming unskilled employees caused him to sustain injuries, Sunnie Listern Johnson filed suit against his employer Omega Protein Inc. on April 14 in federal court in New Orleans. According to the...
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Office Depot sued after customer trips during grand opening
Gill A customer has filed a lawsuit against Office Depot after tripping on boxes during the store’s opening day. Yolanda Crawford filed suit against Office Depot Inc. (of Delaware) and ABC Inc. Co. on...
View ArticleTarget sued after shopper slips in red liquid
A Target shopper is suing after injuring his knee when he slipped and fell. Eric Davis filed suit against Target Corp. of Minnesota and Ace American Insurance Co. on Oct. 12, 2010 in Jefferson Parish...
View ArticleSecurity guard sues after losing job following on the job injury
A former security guard at the Alliance Refinery in Belle Chasse has filed a lawsuit against her employer after she was terminated following an on-the-job injury. Joann Jackson filed suit against...
View ArticleLouisiana Dept. of Transportation employee sues claiming fired over medical...
An employee of Louisiana’s Department of Transportation and Development has filed a lawsuit claiming he was terminated for taking medical leave. Claiming violations of the Family Medical Leave Act,...
View ArticleRacial discrimination lawsuit filed against Aimbridge
The director of sales for a Metairie hotel has filed a racial discrimination lawsuit claiming she lost her job because of her race. Krystal M. Justice filed suit against Aimbridge Hospitality on April...
View ArticleAT&T employee sues after losing job for failing to follow corporate policy
In a recently filed lawsuit, an AT&T employee claims he was told by his supervisors to violate corporate policy but when he acted as told he was fired from his position. George J. Bates filed suit...
View ArticleSeaman sues over crane accident
A seaman is suing his employer after a crane operator allegedly dropped a steel plate on his foot. Floyd Wigley filed suit against Ensco Offshore Co. on April 26 in federal court in New Orleans. The...
View ArticleWelder sues after becoming covered in chemicals
A chemical company is being sued for allegedly not warning a welder that the tank he was cutting contained chemicals. Samuel P. Chaisson filed suit against Hexion Specialty Chemicals Inc. n/k/a...
View ArticleRailroad worker sues after injuring finger
A railroad worker is suing his employer after his finger was injured when a co-worker allegedly attempted to kick a door shut. Clark R. Lanus filed suit against The New Orleans Public Belt Railroad...
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Construction workers sue New Orleans company over unpaid wages
Tusa Several construction workers are suing a New Orleans company for allegedly failing to pay more than $12,000 in wages. Jose Castro, Wuilin Ayestas, Wilson Lagos, Marlon Lira, Leoncio Reyes, Fredy...
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Bank employee claims retaliatory discharge over familty leave request
Rose A bank employee has filed a lawsuit against a Harahan bank after she was allegedly terminated a day after requesting medical leave. Claiming violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act and the...
View ArticleCytec employee claims 39 years of exposure to dangerous noise led to hearing...
An employee of Cytec’s Fortier facility, suffering from hearing loss, has filed a lawsuit claiming he was exposed to unreasonably loud and damaging noise on a regular and continuous basis for...
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