Daily Archives: July 16, 2010

Electrician loses balance, sues for $1.65 million

A marine electrician is suing for more than $1 million after he lost his balance while working. Lizandro Morales filed suit against MMR Offshore Services and Noble Drilling Corp. July 8 in federal court in New Orleans. According to his … Read More »

Federal Court, News

Grocery shopper alleges permanent disability after slipping in yogurt

A grocery shopper has filed a lawsuit against Winn-Dixie, alleging she is permanently disabled after slipping in yogurt. Arguing she should have been warned of the dangerous condition that the yogurt presented, Dianne M. Norman filed suit against Winn-Dixie Stores … Read More »

News, Orleans Parish

Construction worker sues after being hit by falling bucket of mortar

A journeyman working on a public works project has filed a lawsuit against a construction company after he was injured when a five-gallon bucket of mortar fell and hit him in the head. Claiming he is now completely disabled, Blake … Read More »

News, Orleans Parish

Employee sues after being hit by bag of dirty laundry

An engine repairman is suing the owners of a vessel he worked aboard, after he was allegedly struck in the head by a bag of dirty linens. Arguing he should have been warned of the hazard, Dale Warmack filed suit … Read More »

Federal Court, News

Apartment visitor sues after falling down stairs in party room

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A guest at Willowbrook Apartments in New Orleans is suing the property owner after she allegedly fell down the interior winding staircase and suffered severe injuries. Read More »

News, Orleans Parish

Hotel sued after guest shocked by wall sconce

A Tennessee woman has filed a lawsuit against the hotel where she stayed during a 2009 trip to New Orleans, after she was allegedly shocked during an attempt to turn on a light. Kairian Walter filed suit against Lodging doing … Read More »

News, Orleans Parish

Family claims roofer died due to exposure to roofing products

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Landrieu

The family of a deceased roofer has filed a lawsuit which alleges the roofer developed leukemia due to his daily exposure to carcinogenic roofing products. Read More »

News, Orleans Parish

Tenant sues after ceiling falls in

Alleging permanent disability, a New Orleans tenant has filed a lawsuit against her landlord after part of her ceiling fell and hit her. Sherrell Russell filed suit against Housing Authority of New Orleans, Fischer III and Latter and Blum Property … Read More »

News, Orleans Parish

Texas man sues Louisiana resident over alleged battery

A Texas man has filed suit after a Jefferson Parish resident allegedly punched him in the face, causing him to fall and hit his head on the concrete. Jaret Graham filed suit against Brett Lawson July 7 in Orleans Parish … Read More »

News, Orleans Parish

Amtrak, others blamed for deadly collision

An obstructed view is to blame for a vehicle and train collision that killed a pregnant woman and her four children, according to a recently filed lawsuit. Cecilia E. Alfaro, individually and on behalf of her child and four deceased … Read More »

Federal Court, News