News from October 2015
St. Mary Parish man sues BP, alleging health issues from 2010 oil spill
A St. Mary Parish man is suing BP, alleging health issues from exposure to oil and other chemicals during BP's 2010 oil spill.
2 people sue Volkswagen, alleging false claims
A Louisiana woman and Mississippi man are suing Volkswagen, alleging their cars do not comply with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations.
Gubernatorial candidates discuss problems facing state's justice system
BATON ROUGE, LA (Oct. 15, 2015)—Louisiana gubernatorial candidates take a look at its civil justice system and finds it wanting.
Louisiana couple alleges defects, negligent repairs to vehicle
A Louisiana couple is suing a car dealer, alleging defects and negligent repairs to their new vehicle.
Seaman sues Edison Chouest, alleging injuries related to unsafe stairway
An Alabama seaman is suing four maritime companies, alleging negligence for injuries sustained in a fall down the stairs on a ship.
Louisiana woman sues Chrysler Jeep, alleging negligent repair of vehicle
A Louisiana woman is suing Chrysler Jeep, alleging negligent repairs to her new vehicle.
New Orleans man sues Hobnobber's Bar, alleging discrimination
A New Orleans man is suing his former employer, alleging violations to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Housing Act.
Houma man sues GC Services, alleging unfair debt collection
A Houma man is suing a business, alleging deceptive means debt collection.
Louisana Democratic Party calls attorney general's re-election campaign ugly
Opponents of Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell are calling his re-election campaign ugly.
Mikimoto sushi restaurant sues law firm for allegedly not properly processing a Deepwater Horizon claim on their behalf
NEW ORLEANS – A local sushi restaurant is suing a law firm it claims failed to provide proper representation in filing a Deepwater Horizon claim over the BP oil spill.
A.G. candidate Landry pledges transparency
An organization working to hold attorney general candidates accountable says Louisiana attorney general candidate Jeff Landry has made a pledge to be transparent in office.
Tulane Lakeside Hospital sued after newborn allegedly suffers severe burns
NEW ORLEANS – A local hospital is being sued by a woman who claims her newborn son suffered severe burns while in its care.
St. Tammany Parish corporation files suit against New Orleans resident for breach of contract
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is being sued for allegedly failing to show up to the closing of a property sale she was to undertake with a St. Tammany corporation.
The Birthing Project USA sued by former executive director for allegedly not paying back wages
NEW ORLEANS – A non-profit organization is being sued by its former executive director who alleges she was not paid back wages she is owed.
New Orleans attorney elected to Federation of Defense & Corporate
Attorney Liz Roussel, partner and executive committee member at Adams and Reese in New Orleans, has been elected to join the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel.
Louisiana State Museum sued by quadriplegic man claiming discrimination
A quadriplegic man who suffers from cerebral palsy is accusing the board of directors of the Louisiana State Museum of discrimination.
Cigna insurance tells disabled woman to go back to work, suit claims
A Metairie woman deemed totally disabled from any occupation by both physicians and the Social Security Administration claims her medical insurance provider denied her claims and told her to go back to work.
Ship worker severely burned, claims ship was not seaworthy
A ship worker who was injured on the job claims his injuries could have been prevented and is now suing all companies involved.
Cellphone tower company sues two citizens, claims to be blocked from getting to work
A cellphone tower company claims two private citizens have been putting up literal roadblocks and preventing their crews from doing maintenance on a tower.
Uber sued by Jefferson Parish Attorney’s Office
The Jefferson Parish Attorney’s Office filed lawsuits in September against eight people accused of illegally driving or lending cars to be driven for Uber in unincorporated parts of the parish.