Lhalie Castillo News
John W. Stone Oil Distributor alleges it suffered more than $1 million in damages because of vessels
NEW ORLEANS – The owner of an oil storage and transfer facility in Jefferson Parish alleges it was damaged because of two vessels.
M-I LLC seaman alleges injuries because of unsafe working environment
NEW ORLEANS – A Jones Act seaman alleges he was injured by exposure to a gas while working.
Owners of M/V Solent allege it was damaged while anchored on Mississippi River
BATON ROUGE – Vessel owners allege they suffered $100,000 in damages after the vessel was struck on the Mississippi River.
Man alleges he is disabled because of PTSD, claims benefits were wrongfully terminated
NEW ORLEANS – A former employee of D&S Marine Services alleges that he is still disabled and that his benefits were wrongfully terminated.
Inmates allege guard threw hot coffee on them, caused burns
BATON ROUGE – Two men currently incarcerated at the Louisiana State Penitentiary allege they were attacked and injured by an officer.
Deckhand employed on tugboat alleges he was injured when boat was struck
NEW ORLEANS – A St. Mary Parish man alleges that he was injured while employed as a deckhand because of a collision between two vessels.
Disabled woman claims Life Insurance Co. of North America paid incorrect amount
NEW ORLEANS – A Mississippi woman alleges her disability benefit payments were not correctly calculated.
Enterprise Products Co. employee alleges unsafe work environment caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A Jones Act seaman claims his right ankle, right wrist, neck and back were injured in an accident while at work.
Consumer claims John Lee Jackson, Universal Fidelity LP sent unlawful collection letter
NEW ORLEANS – A consumer has filed a class-action lawsuit against two Houston-based debt collectors over allegations that they used deceptive collection practices.
Man files suit against ENI US Operating after suffering stroke while working
NEW ORLEANS – A man alleges he suffered a stroke while on the job and that he is now disabled because of damages that would have been avoidable with proper treatment.
Superior Labor Services Inc., Conrad Industries Inc. alleged to have not paid proper overtime rate
NEW ORLEANS – A manual laborer has filed a class-action suit against a Morgan City business and a Houma business over allegations of unpaid overtime.
Couple accuses Overton Brooks VA Medical Center of malpractice
SHREVEPORT – A Bossier Parish couple alleges their claim against a federal agency was denied.
Nurse practitioner alleges she is owed unpaid overtime wages
BATON ROUGE – A nurse practitioner alleges she was wrongfully misclassified as exempt from overtime pay by her former employer.
Monroe Transit Bus System employee alleges she was subjected to sexually hostile work environment
MONROE – An Ouachita Parish resident alleges that she was sexually harassed while working for the city of Monroe.
F. Miller Properties did not pay a minimum wage, former employees allege
BATON ROUGE – Former employees of the Miller Waffle House Restaurants allege they were not paid a minimum wage.
Homeowner claims Wright National Flood Insurance undervalued damages
BATON ROUGE – An East Baton Rouge Parish homeowner alleges her insurer failed to adjust her claims property.
Pace Construction Services accused of failing to pay proper rate for overtime work
BATON ROUGE – An East Baton Rouge Parish man employed by a Zachary company alleges he is owed unpaid overtime wages.
Seaman alleges he was injured due to unsafe work environment
NEW ORLEANS – An AIS Inc. employee alleges he was injured while working aboard a vessel.
Widow alleges Union Security Insurance Co. wrongfully withheld benefits
BATON ROUGE – A Baton Rouge widow claims that life insurance benefits have been wrongfully withheld from her.
Welder alleges he was injured by another man while aboard ship
LAFAYETTE – A welder alleges he was injured by a Schlumberger employee while stationed on a drillship.