Carol Ostrow News
Seaman alleges employer responsible for work injuries
A St. Tammany Parish maritime worker is suing his employer, alleging negligence in an unspecified workplace injury.
Industrial worker alleges exposure to hydraulic fluid sickened him
A Slidell man is suing a group of industrial supply companies, alleging negligence in regard to his workplace injury.
Industrial equipment supplier alleges non-payment by client
An Alabama-based company is suing a St. Martin Parish industrial firm, alleging breach of contract in regard to a 2011 purchase order which the plaintiff says was not satisfied.
Husband alleges prejudicial malpractice by clinic
A Louisiana man is suing an infirmary, alleging racial discrimination in regard to his wife’s treatment, which he says led to her loss of residency and citizenship.
Retail property owner faulted for alleged lack of accessibility
A disabled Lafourche Parish man is suing a Jefferson Parish business, alleging violations of disability law with regard to its premises.
Minority worker alleges discrimination, wrongful discharge
A worker is suing her New Orleans employer, alleging discrimination, harassment and retaliation in a series of incidents culminating in her termination.
Family forced to leave home alleges racial attacks, harassment and hostility
A Jefferson Parish couple is suing a Metairie homeowners association and its officers alleging Federal Housing Adminstration violation and creation of a hostile housing environment in regard to a series of encounters that purportedly forced them to leave their home.
Diver charges maritime negligence in deep sea explosion
A maritime worker is suing his employer alleging negligence following a harrowing underwater explosion in a 2015 workplace injury.
Disabled man claims hotel pool is out of ADA compliance
A disabled individual is suing an Orleans Parish hotel alleging non-compliance with the ADA in connection with the plaintiff’s attempts to access the premises.
Disability 'tester' blames hotel for non-accessible pool
A disabled individual is suing an Orleans Parish hotel alleging failure to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act following a 2015 self-appointed inspection of the company’s swimming pool facilities.
Female mariner charges employer with negligence following injury
A maritime worker is suing her employer alleging negligence in regard to an unspecified 2015 workplace injury. Jessica Smith sued Weeks Marine Inc. of Houma in the U.S.
Maritime worker alleges slippery deck caused permanent spinal damage
A Mississippi worker is suing a Louisiana marine outfit, alleging negligence in connection with an offshore slip and fall accident that he says damaged his spine.
Crew member sues for compensation over smashed hand
A Jefferson Parish seaman is suing a Delaware company doing business in Louisiana alleging workplace negligence in connection with the plaintiff’s 2014 injury on a tugboat.
Paraplegic allleges non-compliance with laws for handicapped
A disabled Louisiana man is suing a two Covington businesses, alleging non-compliance with the Americans with Disabilites Act in connection with the plaintiff’s attempts to access their premises.
Worker alleges reprisal for challenging harassment
A Louisiana woman is suing an Illinois-based company, alleging unlawful retaliatory discharge, gender discrimination and breach of contract.
Offshore fall provokes well worker to sue vessel owners
A Mississippi resident is suing a Louisiana business and its owners, alleging negligence in connection with a 2014 work-related injury attributed to poor staffing.
Seaman sues employer over vehicular mishap
A seaman is suing his employer in connection with a 2015 Jefferson Parish roadway accident that he claims left him impaired.
Minority educator and coach sues school over job loss
A former school employee is suing a school on charges of race discrimination in connection with her 2015 termination.
Arizona man alleges serious injuries aboard ship
An Arizona man is suing a Mississippi-based business, alleging serious injuires following a ship's maneuver in Plaquemines Parish.
Disabled consumer lobbies for equal access to Checkers
A Lafourche Parish resident filed suit against a Delaware-based restaurant chain alleging non-compliance with the Americans with Disabilities in connection with the plaintiff’s undated attempts to access the premises.