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Towing vessel crewman alleges that his employer is responsible for his injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A seaman claims that his employer’s negligence led to his injuries while on the job.
Attorney alleges he was part of a class-action suit and deserves compensation
NEW ORLEANS – An attorney is requesting the court’s assistance in declaring that he was part of a suit against the American Tobacco Co. and is deserving of compensation.
Two sales representatives claim that their non-compete agreements are null and void
NEW ORLEANS – Two medical device salesmen are challenging their non-compete agreement with their former employer.
Former manager at Burger King sues over discrimination allegations
LAFAYETTE – A former district manager of Burger King is seeking damages against the company over alleged discrimination of age and race.
Man alleges he was a victim of police brutality
NEW ORLEANS – A Tangipahoa Parish man is seeking damages against the Hammond City Police force and its jail for alleged police brutality.
Owners of oil tanker seeks court's help in getting vessel back
NEW ORLEANS – The owner of a crude oil tanker is seeking millions in damages for allegedly unpaid payments and for the return of its vessel.
Oyster harvesters allege damages after oil spill
NEW ORLEANS – A larger collection of owners and lease holders of an oyster bed are seeking damages after an oil spill allegedly contaminated their property.
Manufacturer of Target beanbag chairs seeks judgment against supplier
NEW ORLEANS – A manufacturer of various consumer products is seeking declaratory judgment against one of its suppliers over allegedly defective products.
3M, Arizant Healthcare sued over alleged defects in Bair Hugger
NEW ORLEANS – A patient who underwent several knee surgeries is seeking damages from the manufacturers of Bair Hugger over allegations that the unit caused an infection.
Shipyard worker alleges that employers violated her FMLA rights
NEW ORLEANS – A tack welder is taking her former employer over her allegedly unlawful termination and violations of her rights.
Business, environmental groups challenge the NOAA over decision to allow aqua farms
NEW ORLEANS – Several environmental groups and businesses have taken the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to court challenging their decision to allow aqua farms in federally protected waters of the Gulf of Mexico region.
Wastewater Specialties accused of not paying overtime
LAKE CHARLES – A former employee of Wastewater Specialties has filed a civil suit claiming the company failed to pay her overtime wages.
Fire truck mechanic seeks damages over defamation allegations
NEW ORLEANS – A fire truck mechanic alleges his former employer engaged in malicious acts to sully his name during his employment and after he was terminated.
Behind the Fence sued over allegedly illegal broadcasting of UFC fight
LAFAYETTE – A licensor of sporting events is taking a local bar to court over what it claims was an unlawful access to its television program.
Cancer patient alleges Prudential unlawfully denied him disability benefits
NEW ORLEANS – A cancer survivor is taking Prudential to court claiming that the insurance company wrongfully denied his disability claims.
Former Allen Correctional Center inmate sues operators for alleged denial of medical care
LAFAYETTE – An inmate previously confined at Allen Correctional Center is taking the center's operator to court after allegedly suffering an injury when a ceiling tile fell on him.
A N S Engines accused of allegedly faulty repairs
NEW ORLEANS – The owners of a charter vessel are seeking damages against a repair company for allegedly bad workmanship.
Woman claims that Ochsner refused to hire her due to her history with the EEOC
NEW ORLEANS – A lab technician is taking Ochsner Health Systems to court over what she claims was a hiring bias against her due to prior Equal Employment Opportunity Commission activities.
Blue Cross Blue Shield taken to court over coverage of transportation costs
NEW ORLEANS – The parent of a child who suffers from osteogenesis claims that Blue Cross Blue Shield has failed to properly pay the transportation costs it allegedly was to cover.
Barataria Plaza and Rum Runner Cafe facing lawsuit over alleged ADA violations
NEW ORLEANS – The owners of Barataria Plaza Shopping Center and Rum Runner are being taken to court over alleged accessibility problems.