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Boat tour service sued after collision allegedly causes injuries to passenger
NEW ORLEANS - Donna Grady filed a federal lawsuit on Jan. 27 in the Eastern District of Louisiana against Airboat Adventures, LLC for negligence.
Home Depot, table saw manufacturers sued over man's partial amputation of three fingers
NEW ORLEANS - Ronald Evans filed a federal lawsuit on Jan. 28 in the Eastern District of Louisiana against One World Technologies, Techtronic Industries North America, Ridgid, Inc., The Ridge Tool Company and Home Depot USA, over a table saw.
Former officer sues City of Sulphur over COVID test dispute
LAKE CHARLES - Sean C. Smith filed a federal lawsuit on Jan. 27 in the Western District of Louisiana against the City of Sulphur for prohibited medical inquiry, discrimination in employment and retaliation.
Companies in legal battle over Cuzz's Cooter Juice
ALEXANDRIA - Old Indian Tricks, LLC filed a lawsuit on Dec. 29 in Grant Parish District Court against Nelson Creek Outdoors and three individuals for trademark infringement and violation of the Louisiana Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law.
Doctor sued for allegedly selling woman's explicit photos
NEW ORLEANS - A Jane Doe filed a federal lawsuit on Dec. 29 in the Eastern District of Louisiana against Dr. Phillip T. Sobash, who allegedly published private photographs of the woman.
Ex-employee sues police department for unlawful arrest
NEW ORLEANS (Legal Newsline) - A New Orleans Police Department criminalist says his concerns about unsafe lab conditions led to anxiety.
Former LSU employee sues for racial discrimination in the workplace
BATON ROUGE - Chandre’ Chaney filed a lawsuit on Jan. 10 in the Middle District of Louisiana against the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College and the Louisiana State University Health Science Center for race discrimination, wrongful termination, and retaliation.
Worker sues Louisiana Department of Transportation for discrimination
MONROE - Paul D. Crockett filed a federal lawsuit on Jan. 6 in the Western District of Louisiana against the State of Louisiana, through the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, for alleged age discrimination.
Man walks into traffic, files suit over fax machine
NEW ORLEANS - Da’Shawn Coats filed a federal lawsuit on Dec. 30 in the Eastern District of Louisiana against St. Tammany Parish Fire Protection District #4 for negligence.
Shreveport police faces wrongful death lawsuit over shooting of Desmond Lewis
SHREVEPORT - Ingrid Lewis, individually as the biological mother of Desmond Lewis, deceased, filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit on Jan. 21 in the Western District of Louisiana against Shreveport police officer Demetrius Horton American Alternative Insurance Corporation and the City of Shreveport.
Woman sues Delta Downs after elevator malfunction
LAKE CHARLES - Cheryl Lee filed a lawsuit in September in the Parish of Calcasieu District Court against Boyd Racing LLC d/b/a Delta Downs Racetrack Casino and Hotel, Boyd Louisiana Racing, LLC., Boyd Gaming Corporation and Schindler Elevator Corporation for negligence.
Father sues hospital for son's death, says diagnosis was wrong
SHREVEPORT - Calvin Jackson, Sr., individually and on behalf of C.J., filed a federal lawsuit on Jan. 19 in the Western District of Louisiana against North Caddo Hospital Service District d/b/a North Caddo Medical Center.
Woman sues school for allowing son to get vaccinated without her permission
NEW ORLEANS - Jennifer Ravain, individually and on behalf of her minor child, filed a lawsuit on Dec. 22 in Jefferson Parish District Court against Ochsner Medical Center Kenner, LLC, the Jefferson Parish School Board and East Jefferson High School for battery of a minor and infliction of emotional distress.
Former member of AG's Office says he was retaliated against, demoted
BATON ROUGE - Matthew Derbes filed a lawsuit Oct. 3 in the East Baton Rouge District Court against the State of Louisiana, through Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry and the Department of Justice.
Gator had bad brakes, injury lawsuit against John Deere says
NEW ORLEANS - Parish Tillman's May lawsuit filed in Tangipahoa District Court against John Deere Construction and Marr Marin for failure to warn, design defect and negligence was recently removed to New Orleans federal court.
Lawsuit says TV fell on woman at Walmart
BATON ROUGE - Ivy Morris' July lawsuit filed in the East Baton Rouge District Court against Walmart was recently removed to Baton Rouge federal court by the defendant.
Woman sues casino after falling in lobby, alleges personal injury
SHREVEPORT - Joann T. Maynard filed a federal lawsuit on December 6 in the Western District of Louisiana against Premiere Entertainment Shreveport, LLC, previously named Eldorado Casino Shreveport Joint Venture, Inc. d/b/a Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport for negligence and personal injury.T.
Law firms fight over who can advertise being 'on your side'
LAFAYETTE - Laborde Earles Law Firm filed a federal lawsuit on December 3 in the Western District of Louisiana against Morris Bart, III and Morris Bart, LLC over their catch phrases.
Teen says Jefferson Parish officer beat him while he was selling brownies
NEW ORLEANS - Shavonda Brooks, on behalf of minor child A.B., filed a federal lawsuit on December 10 in the Eastern District of Louisiana against Jefferson Parish officer Brian Kahrs, records custodian Cherie’ W. Blanchard and sheriff Joseph P. Lopinto III for assault, battery and excessive force.
Doctor sues former employer for discrimination, unequal pay
NEW ORLEANS - Naressa Cofield filed a federal lawsuit on December 3 in the Eastern District of Louisiana against KIPP New Orleans, Inc., Rhonda Kalifey-Aluise and Octave Laroche for discrimination and retaliation in violation of the Louisiana Human Rights Act, among many other claims.