News from August 2010
Former NOPD officer sues City for red light camera infraction
Judge Rosemary Ledet will hear a motion for exception for no right of action in a red light camera suit against the city of New Orleans on Friday in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Offshore worker sues after being hit in the head with falling pipe
Claiming he was hit in the head with a piece of pipe and thrown across a vessel, an offshore worker has filed a lawsuit against the operators of an oil and gas platform.
New Orleans homeowner sues over unpaid fire claims
A New Orleans homeowner is suing Southern Fidelity Insurance for failing to pay for damage caused by fire.
Judge will hear defense motions for exceptions in asbestos case
Cates Judge Sidney Cates IV will hear motions on Aug. 20 for exceptions from four defendants in an asbestos case in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
New Orleans woman demands return of mother's property from stepfather
Beary A New Orleans woman has filed suit against her mother's husband, demanding he turn over all of her deceased mother's belongings.
Woman blames pleasure club for head injury caused by strobe light
Woman blames pleasure club for head injury caused by strobe light
Lawsuit alleges Gardasil vaccination caused minor's seizures
A Louisiana mother has filed a lawsuit against the makers of the vaccine Gardasil after her daughter developed symptoms allegedly associated with its use.
Allegedly incompetent driver flips concrete truck in ditch
A Louisiana company is being sued for hiring allegedly incompetent drivers after one of its drivers drove a concrete truck into a ditch, causing the truck to flip.
Tractor-trailer driver sued after hitting pedestrian
A Mississippi tractor-trailer driver is being sued after he allegedly ran over a pedestrian attempting to cross an intersection.
Hotel guest sues after falling off escalator
A California resident is seeking more than $75,000 in damages after falling off an escalator at a New Orleans hotel.
Platform worker sues helicopter service after being struck by lightning
A Mississippi resident is suing a helicopter courier service for insisting to transport him in severe and dangerous weather.
Motiva sued for not having functioning safety showers
A contractor allegedly sprayed with caustic acid has filed a lawsuit against Motiva claiming he couldn't find a functioning safety shower at his work site following the incident.
Man claims Sudafed caused heart problems
A Tangipahoa Parish resident has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of the over-the-counter drug Sudafed, claiming the drug caused him heart problems.
Caldwell retains Baron & Budd attorney for state's suits against BP
Leblanc Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell announced Friday that it would retain the services of Baton Rouge attorney Burt LeBlanc to "provide a comprehensive evaluation of all environmental and economic damage" as a result of the BP oil spill.
Former clients accuse three Orleans Parish attorneys of malpractice
Dillon Three Orleans Parish attorneys are accused of malpractice by former clients who blame the lawyers for several unsuccessful lawsuits.
Couple sues insurance company over Katrina damage
NEW ORLEANS- An Orleans Parish couple is suing State Farm Insurance for claims allegedly left unpaid after Hurricane Katrina.
St. Charles Parish residents file class action over Dow/UC's chemical spill
Several St. Charles Parish residents have filed a class action suit stemming from alleged exposure to chemicals released from the Dow/Union Carbide Hahnville plant in July 2009.
Woman alleges fall at Wal-Mart caused psychological problems
A Jefferson Parish resident is suing Wal-Mart for more than $75,000 after she allegedly slipped in liquid soap.
Judge Barbier on panel at trial lawyer maritime conference
Barbier NEW ORLEANS – U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier, responsible for all oil spill suits filed in federal court, met privately with hundreds of plaintiff lawyers on Friday, Aug. 13.
Lanier says plaintiff's bar faces royal battle over oil spill suits, fears BP bankruptcy
Lanier HOUSTON-For at least one trial lawyer, the biggest possible disaster arising from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill isn't environmental, but rather BP declaring bankruptcy in the face of an endless stream of lawsuits.