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Worker sues Union Pacific alleging that task created physical trauma
A Ouachita Parish citizen is suing his employer, a major railroad company, alleging liability for damages in a recent workplace accident which the plaintiff claims was entirely avoidable.
Injured diver sues two Louisiana businesses
A seaman is suing two Louisiana businesses, alleging negligence in a salvage operation that he says caused him permanent injuries.
Boat worker takes Ashton Marine to court over allegedly not paying overtime wages
A marine worker is suing his Harvey-based employer and its principal owner, alleging evasion of overtime regulations over a six-year time period originating in 2009.
Restaurant worker sues Ponchartrain Foods for reinstatement
A St. Tammany Parish resident is suing her employer, a Mandeville food corporation, alleging discrimination in regard to a workplace suspension in 2014 which the plaintiff claims was racially motivated.
All Coast worker claims he is entitled to maintenance and cure
A seaman is suing his employer alleging negligence in regard to an unstipulated 2015 workplace event. Christopher Raver sued All Coast LLC in the U.S.
Patient blames Healthcare Services Group for injuires from fall
ALaFourche Parish man is suing a Pennsylvania-based health care corporation doing business in Louisiana, alleging premises negligence in a slip and fall injury.
Impala Terminals Burnside blames marine vessel, owners for damages
A Delaware-based marine business is suing two shipping companies who own and operate a bulk carrier, along with the vessel and its appurtenances, alleging negligence in regard to a 2015 Mississippi River maneuver which the plaintiff claims resulted in the vessel running aground and partially destroyed its worksite.
Injured seaman sues St. James Stevedoring following fall onto deck
A St. James Parish individual is suing a Convent-based stevedoring business alleging negligence in a 2012 fall which purportedly caused him severe and permanent disabling injuries.
Consumer creates class-action complaint against Blue Bell Creameries Inc.
A Hammond man is suing a dairy manufacturer Blue Bell Creameries, alleging negligence, redhibition, breach of warranty, and unjust enrichment in a frozen snack recall notification issue.
TOPS barge service seeks salvage award for sailboat rescue in Gulf
A Dulac business is suing a 42-foot sailboat in order to obtain a maritime salvage award for a recent rescue operation.
Orleans Parish worker alleges Flight Services & Systems breached labor law
An Orleans Parish man is suing his employer, alleging non-compliance with labor law in regard to workplace practices.
Police officer sues New Orleans Housing Authority, alleging retaliatory discrimination
A New Orleans police officer is suing the city's housing authority, alleging retaliatory discrimination and violation of his civil rights in his termination.
Quadriplegic sues Cold Stone Creamery alleging lack of accessibility
A disabled consumer is suing an Arizona-based ice cream store and its owner alleging discrimination in regard to an undated series of attempts to patronize the defendant’s retail store in New Orleans.
2 St. Tammany Parish customers allege Capital One illegally withheld funds
Two St. Tammany Parish women are suing Capital One Bank, alleging violation of their rights in regard to a deposit dispute.
Foursome sue Greek shipper Sun Enterprises, alleging 'reckless captain' caused collision at sea
A group of four individuals is suing a Greek maritime employer doing business in Louisiana and its vessel, alleging damages in a 2014 offshore collision which the plaintiffs claim resulted in permanent injuries.
Family faults BP for death attributed to Deepwater Horizon incident
A family is suing a major oil company alleging negligence and wrongful death originating from their father and husband’s fatal workplace exposure to toxins in 2010.
Disabled worker sues Treasure Chest Casino, alleging ADA violations
A disabled Texas woman is suing her former employer, alleging discriminatory termination in regard to her job loss.
Disabled salon patron urges ADA compliance
A disabled Orleans Parish citizen is suing a hair salon chain, alleging non-compliance with disability law in regard to impaired accessibility of the salon’s facilities.
Hourly workers sue furniture business claiming overtime pay evasion
Two workers, individually and on behalf of a putative class, are suing their New Orleans employer and two of its managers alleging non-compliance with employment law in 2015 when the firm allegedly failed to pay overtime wages for hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week.
Failed engine spurs court action
A Morgan City maritime company is suing a Houma supplier, alleging breach of contract in an equipment purchase.