Monthly Archives: June 2010

Hotel guest sues after slip and fall

A patron is suing a hotel after allegedly slipping on a wet bathroom floor. Michelle Cea filed suit against The Columns Hotel June 23 in federal court in New Orleans. Cea says she was staying at the hotel in March. … Read More »

Federal Court, News

Worker sues employer over wrist injuries

The lead man on an oilfield construction crew is suing his employer because of injuries he says he suffered at work. Charlie Teele filed suit against Davis Petroleum Corp., Royal Production Company, Inc. and Mack Oil Co. June 23 in … Read More »

Federal Court, News

Seaman wants $1 million after falling off of vessel

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Sterbcow

A seaman is suing the owner of a vessel, claiming he slipped and fell on the ship.
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Federal Court, News

Sprint employees sue for religious and pregnancy discrimination

The former manager and assistance manager of a Sprint store in Slidell filed suit against the company for religious and pregnancy discrimination. Fallon W. Johnson and Angelle Milliet Tabor are suing Charles Acosta, Megan Brandt, Sprint Communications Co. and Sprint … Read More »

Federal Court, News

Judge will hear motion for summary judgment in levee district class action

Judge Piper Griffin will hear a motion for summary judgment in a class action suit against the Board of Commissioners for the Orleans Levee on Friday in Orleans Parish Civil District Court. Jefferson parish residents Susan and William Laurendine are … Read More »

News, Orleans Parish

Bus slip and fall suit set for July 14 bench trial

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Kiana Mitchell

A slip and fall suit involving a woman who fell on a bus operated by the Transit Management of Southeast Louisiana Inc. is set for a one-day bench trial in Orleans Parish Civil District Court on July 14. Read More »

News, Orleans Parish

Slip and fall suit against Harrah’s Casino settles

A slip and fall suit against Jazz Casino Company LLC which was set for a June 28 one-day bench trial in Orleans Parish Civil District Court settled June 11, according to a letter sent by the plaintiff attorneys to Judge … Read More »

News, Orleans Parish

Motorcyclist sues after colliding with tractor-trailer

A motorcyclist has filed a lawsuit against a tractor-trailer driver, accusing him of an illegal turn that caused a crash. Darren Ryland filed suit against Greenbush Logistics and Larry Lee June 25 in federal court in New Orleans. Ryland says … Read More »

Federal Court, News

New Orleans Company accused of not paying employees’ overtime

The Department of Labor is suing a New Orleans company for failing to pay employees’ overtime. Secretary of Labor, Hilda L. Solis filed suit against Northridge Custom Homes, doing business as Northridge Custom Framing, 1155 Montauk Highway Corp., doing business … Read More »

Federal Court, News

Judge orders plaintiffs to produce written experts reports

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Merritt

Judge Piper Griffin ruled that the plaintiffs in a slip and fall suit against city of New Orleans and SMG Crystal LLC must produce written expert reports in Orleans Parish Civil District Court within 90 days. Read More »

News, Orleans Parish