Carol Ostrow News
Seaman sues for damages in offshore incident
A maritime worker filed suit against his employer following a 2015 accident that allegedly caused back injuries. Farrell Schexnayder sued REC Marine Logistics LLC on charges of negligence in a workplace accident resulting in serious spinal injuries in April 2015. Schexnayder was employed by REC Marine Logistics LLC aboard the M/V ELIE CHERAMIE.
University staffer claims unlawful denial of disability benefits
A Shreveport resident filed suit against his insurance firm claiming deliberate avoidance of disability benefit payments in 2014. Paul Newton Jr. filed a claim against Hartford Life & Accident Insurance Company on June 18, 2015 in the U.S.
Defendants petition for removal of personal injury claim to federal court
Defendants in an existing negligence case originating in 2013 filed a petition for removal of the case from state to federal court on June 19, 2015. Target Corporation of Minnesota, Target Corporation of MN, Ace American Insurance Company of PA and Darryl Mitchell of GA petitioned for their case to be transferred to the U.S.
Private eye alleges city, police officer engaged in corruption, false arrest
A Jefferson Parish man is suing New Orleans and a city police officer, alleging civil rights violations.
Mother charges massive violations in incarcerated teen’s alleged rape
An Orleans Parish woman filed suit on behalf of her minor daughter and her daughter’s unborn child against a municipality and several administrators, alleging cruel and unusual punishment and severe violation of constitutional rights in the girl’s 2014 alleged rape.
Fired worker sues former employer for wages and overtime pay
An Orleans Parish man filed suit against his former employer alleging wage and payment law violation in a 2015 work-related dispute based on an act of kindness by the plaintiff.
Longshoreman sues for injuries in two-vessel crash at sea
An Iberia Parish resident filed a complaint against a dual Mississippi business entity
Amputee employee sues for wrongful termination
A disabled worker filed suit against a corporation that fired him, alleging multiple violations of federal and state employment laws in his abrupt 2012 dismissal. Stacey Schneider of Pearl River, Mississippi filed a lawsuit against Cameron International Corporation of Baton Rouge in the U.S.
Maritime worker cites employer for accident compensation
A maritime worker has sued a marine transport firm, citing negligence in a 2014 accident.
Psychiatrist sues for reinstatement of license
A doctor brought suit against a state medical board regarding a 2014 matter. Gregg Spaulding Hunter, a psychiatrist licensed to practice medicine in Louisiana, filed a lawsuit against The Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners in the U.S.
Engineer claims civil rights violation in parking lot conflict
An engineer plant control worker brought suit against a municipality and three of its officers in a 2014 matter. Ronald C.
Employee with broken leg sues for disability discrimination
A St. Tammany Parish man brought suit against his employer in a 2015 employment law matter. Gregory D.
Property manager alleges housing authority withheld payment
An Orleans Parish woman has sued a municipality and its representatives in contract dispute.
Seaman alleges automotive injuries
A seaman has sued his employer and a second company, citing injuiries from a motor vehicle accident.
Seaman cites commercial diving outfit in workplace accident
A seaman has sued his employer over an April maritime accident.
Company alleges insurer committed breach of contract
A Houma company has sued its insurance firm over a coverage issue.
Drilling outfit cites breach of contract in offshore project
A St. Tammany Parish oil drilling operation brought suit against a defunct Texas firm in a matter originating in 2012. LLOG Exploration Offshore LLC filed a lawsuit against Newfield Exploration Company of Montgomery County, Texas, in the U.S.
Marine tow business claims client defaulted, sues for possession of ship
A maritime towing outfit brought a lawsuit against a marine vessel and a second towing business in an unresolved 2014 business matter, citing breach of contract and foreclosure of maritime liens. Kody Marine Towing Inc. filed a lawsuit against Marine Vessel Mr. Kevin, its equipment, appurtenances, furniture etc.; and Jefferson Marine Towing Inc., in the U.S.
Employee faults Aetna for failing to provide ERISA benefits
A woman brought suit against her employer’s insurance carrier in a workplace benefits matter originating in 2012. Monica Bourque of Milton filed a lawsuit against Aetna Life Insurance Company in the U.S.