Monthly Archives: July 2012

Huntington Ingalls name defendant in asbestos wrongful death case

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Joseph E. “Jed” Cain

NEW ORLEANS – The wife and daughter of a deceased Louisiana man are suing a number of defendants for his alleged death from mesothelioma. Read More »

News, Orleans Parish

Metairie HVAC company sued over installation of air conditioning units

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Scott Galante

NEW ORLEANS – A Metairie-based heating and cooling company is being sued for breach of contract. Read More »

News, Orleans Parish

Sleeping seaman wants $5 million after vessel collision

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NEW ORLEANS – A seaman has filed a lawsuit seeking $5 million over injuries he claims he received when the vessel he was aboard struck another vessel. Read More »

Federal Court, News

Workplace sexual harassment award in excess of $300K vacated by appeals court

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The I-10 twin spans during construction.

The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated a large award given to a plaintiff who acNEW ORLEANS – The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has vacated a large award given to a plaintiff who accused his employer of same-sex sexual harassment. cused his employer of same-sex sexual harassment. Read More »

Appeals Court, News

Woman sues after elevator allegedly closes on foot

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Kara Hadican Samuels

A Houma woman is suing the state for injuries she claims to have gotten in an elevator incident. Read More »

News, Orleans Parish

$10 million wrongful death lawsuit filed by wife of drowning victim

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Abramson

NEW ORLEANS – The wife of a deceased seaman has filed a lawsuit for $10 million against her husband’s employer claiming that the company’s negligence resulted in her husband’s drowning when a vessel capsized. Read More »

Federal Court, News

Vessel’s engineer claims toxic paint caused permanent disability

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Abramson

NEW ORLEANS – An engineer has filed a lawsuit against his employer claiming that he was exposed to toxic paint fumes that resulted in permanent disability from reactive airway disease and chemical injuries to his lungs. Read More »

Federal Court, News

Salesman sues for unpaid overtime wages

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NEW ORLEANS – A salesman has filed a lawsuit against his employer in an attempt to obtain unpaid overtime wages. Read More »

Federal Court, News

Roofing supply company sues in roofer in 23rd JDC for over $300K

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Carrol Devillier

A roofing supply company has filed suit against a roofer for breach of contract. Read More »

News

Owner of Zachary’s by the Lake accuses landlords of throwing him out

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A Lakeview New Orleans restaurant is suing its landlord for breach of contract claiming they were forced from the premises. Read More »

News, Orleans Parish