News from April 2012
St. Charles Parish woman sues Winn-Dixie after slipping and falling
NEW ORLEANS - After slipping and falling off of a walkway, a St. Charles Parish woman has filed a lawsuit against Winn-Dixie claiming the store knew it had a dangerous walkway as other customers had fallen in the same area.
Metairie restaurant sued for not paying employees minimum wage rate
NEW ORLEANS - Two restaurant employees have filed a lawsuit against their employer claiming they were not paid at the federally mandated minimum wage rate or paid any overtime compensation.
Grambling State University sued by head football coach Doug Williams
Williams GRAMBLING – The head football coach at Grambling State University is suing over his contract with the school.
Chief Justice of Louisiana Supreme Court to step down
Chief Justice Catherine "Kitty" Kimball NEW ORLEANS – The Chief Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court has announced she will be stepping down.
Metairie company sues AOL in attempt to gain access to company emails
Clements NEW ORLEANS - A Metairie company has filed a lawsuit against AOL in an effort to obtain access to the company's email account and the company's past email address.
Another joint public hearing expected Monday on legacy lawsuit reform
Dismukes BATON ROUGE – A joint public hearing of the natural resources committees from the House and Senate is expected to take place on April 23 for the second Monday in a row.
Abramson says opponent threatened his career over legacy lawsuit reform
Abramson BATON ROUGE – Weeks before a House committee voted on a civil litigation reform measure, state Rep. Neil Abramson said he was lured to a remote part of the capitol and had his career threatened by an individual whose identity he is not revealing.
Energy advocate is 'outraged' over Carmouche v. Abramson complaint
Briggs BATON ROUGE - Louisiana Oil and Gas Association (LOGA) President Don Briggs says he is "outraged" over an ethics complaint filed yesterday against a state lawmaker who has advanced legislation reforming legacy lawsuit litigation.
Carmouche files ethics complaint against Abramson over legacy lawsuit reform; Abramson says he won't be 'intimidated'
Abramson BATON ROUGE - Democratic state Rep. Neil Abramson is accused of violating state ethics law for his role in promoting legislation that an opponent says would benefit the lawmaker's legal firm.
Talbot firm continues to press for professor's deposition on economic impact study
Dismukes An LSU researcher who wrote a study on the economic impact of legacy lawsuits is again being challenged by the plaintiff's firm who has been trying to compel him to testify on the study.
Jindal's ties to trial bar noted
Jindal A collection of national news outlets have taken an interest in Republican Gov. Bobby Jindal's relationship with trial lawyers, according to a report today in PoliticalDesk.com.
Fertilizer manufacturer sues pipeline installer for improper installation of pipelines
DONALDSONVILLE – A Donaldsonville fertilizer producer is suing a Texas-based contractor who it claims improperly constructed and installed pipelines at their plant.
Fifth Circuit: Judge allowed to vacate other judge's ruling
Stewart NEW ORLEANS - A federal judge had the authority to overturn a colleague's findings in a class action lawsuit over a change in discounts given to employees and retirees of a phone company, an appeals court has ruled.
Nursing school instructor sued for allegedly touching student with dirty hands
DONALDSONVILLE – A former nursing school student is suing her former teacher claiming unsanitary conditions led to her fear of infection.
Jefferson Parish teacher school fired for corporal punishment sues
Impastato GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish man is suing the school system where he was formerly employed for alleged wrongful termination.
Gretna U-Haul sued by woman who allegedly tripped over wire
GRETNA – A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a moving truck renter for injuries she claims she received on their property.
Reform of 'legacy lawsuits' makes it through House Civil Law Committee
BATON ROUGE – A bill that would reform handling of "legacy lawsuits" has made its way through the House Civil Law Committee.
Oil platform worker sues after slipping off a ladder and falling down
NEW ORLEANS - A service technician has filed a lawsuit against the owner of a fixed drilling platform, claiming he slipped on mud and fell while descending a ladder.
Traffic manager claims she was terminated over sleep disorder issues
NEW ORLEANS - A traffic manager with a sleep disorder that caused her to fall asleep unexpectedly has filed a discrimination lawsuit against her employer after she was terminated during approved medical leave.
Injured seaman sues after failing to safely jump from tug boat to barge
LaBarre NEW ORLEANS - After a failed attempt to jump from a tug boat onto a barge, a seaman is suing his employer for failing to provide him fall protection equipment.