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Small business owner plagued by asbestos lawsuits fears for future of business
Mike Carter, owner of Monroe Rubber & Gasket, reviews paperwork in his Louisiana office. Carter's company has settled 82 asbestos cases and still has 28 pending. MONROE - Eighty-two settlements and $2.3 million spent.
Insulation company sued in slip and fall case on job site
K. Luke Williamson BATON ROUGE – A Texas man filed suit against an insulation company after he allegedly slipped and fell at a work site.
LSU student sued by detective over injuries in brawl outside Tiger Stadium
William Mitchell BATON ROUGE – A Louisiana State University Police Department detective is suing an LSU student after the student allegedly injured him in a drunken brawl.
Family Dollar sued in trip and fall case
BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge woman is suing discount retail store after she was allegedly injured on its premise.
Patient called 911 from hospital bed because staff allegedly did not respond to complaints, suit says
Corey J. Hebert BATON ROUGE – An East Feliciana Parish woman has filed suit against a hospital for allegedly inadequate care during her stay.
Wheelchair occupied by 'morbidly obese' man rolls over woman's foot, hospital sued
BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge woman is suing a Baton Rouge hospital after one of its employees allegedly ran over her foot with a wheelchair.
Lucky Law Firm sued by woman claiming injuries in trip and fall incident
Neil D. Sweeney BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge woman filed suit against a law firm for injuries that allegedly occurred on its premises.
Attorney sues Delta for flight delays and inconveniences
BATON ROUGE –A Baton Rouge man and woman are suing Delta over alleged multiple flight delays and inconveniences.
Family files wrongful death suit after live wire electrocuted satellite worker
Christopher L. Whittington BATON ROUGE – The family of a satellite installation employee is suing a couple from Ragely on wrongful death claims after the worker was electrocuted under their home.
Dumpster company sued after dumpster allegedly falls on man's foot
Scott M. Emonet BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge man has filed suit against a waste service company for an alleged dumpster malfunction.
Bus driver sued for collision after allegedly running stop sign
BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge woman is suing a bus driver and the East Baton Rouge School Board after she the bus collided with her vehicle after allegedly running a stop light.
Another woman sues hair care company for costs of hats and wigs following hair loss
Vergie L. Riley BATON ROUGE – A second Baton Rouge woman has filed suit against a hair care company after her hair allegedly fell out after using one of its products.
Dollar Tree shopper sues after shelf allegedly falls on neck and back
Phillip Bohrer BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge woman has filed suit against a discount retailer after she allegedly was injured on its premises.
Internet business sued by state AG for allegedly not fulfilling orders
James D. "Buddy" Caldwell, Louisiana Attorney General BATON ROUGE – The state attorney general has sued a Jefferson Parish-based online retailer after complaints that the owner was fraudulently running an infant and young girls' dress store.
Woman says evidence was used against her in illegal interrogation
James G. Knipe, III BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge woman is suing a division of the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections for allegedly wrongfully suspending her driver's license.
Government environmental group sues petroleum company for allegedly failing inspection
BATON ROUGE – A state environmental department is suing a petrochemical company for alleged compliance violations.
LLAW says consumers should be aware that litigation drives up costs
Melissa Landry BATON ROUGE - With Louisiana consistently ranked as having one of the worst legal climates in the country, a watchdog organization is encouraging legal reform during "Lawsuit Abuse Awareness Week."
Baskin Robins sued by man who allegedly tripped over pothole
Vergie L. Riley BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge man is suing an ice cream franchise for alleged injuries he suffered from falling on the premises.
Woman sues foot doctor over allegedly contaminated sutures
BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge woman is suing a surgeon after he allegedly used contaminated sutures during her foot surgery.
Woman sues Wal-Mart after tripping over grape
Scott M. Emonet BATON ROUGE – A Wal-Mart customer is suing after tripping and falling on a grape last year at the store located at 3132 College Dr.