Michael Abella News
Disabled employee alleges claims administrator failed to pay benefits
NEW ORLEANS — A disabled employee is suing her insurance company, alleging breach of an employee benefits contract.
Public housing tenant accuses U.S. government of wrongful eviction
NEW ORLEANS — A Orleans Parish public housing tenant is suing the U.S. government, alleging breach of a memorandum agreement.
Maritime employer accuses floorhand of false pretenses in failing to return to work
NEW ORLEANS — A maritime employer is suing a floorhand, alleging false or misleading pretenses.
Couple blames Home Depot, sander supplier for injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A husband and wife are suing Home Depot and a power tools supplier, alleging negligence caused injuries to the husband.
Cardiologist alleges hospital administrators violated his civil rights
NEW ORLEANS — A cardiologist is suing Jefferson Parish hospital administrators, alleging violation of his civil rights.
Shipper accused of breaching maritime contract
NEW ORLEANS — A marine services company is suing a shipper, alleging breach of a master contract of affreightment.
Daughter accuses medical service providers of disability discrimination
BATON ROUGE — A daughter is suing end of life medical service providers, alleging disability discrimination.
Motorist, passenger blame Postal Service for crash
NEW ORLEANS — Two Orleans Parish men are suing the U.S Postal Service and Amber Nelson, alleging the driver negligence caused a crash that injured the plaintiffs.
Woman alleges Smoothie King Franchises terminated her because of her disability
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish has filed a suit against her former employer seeking
reinstatement to her position. She alleges she was wrongfully terminated because of her disability.
St. Tammany Parish Fire District accused of retaliation, discrimination by firefighter
NEW ORLEANS – A St. Tammany Parish firefighter alleges he was discriminated against because of his association with a labor union.
Receptionist alleges Foot Clinic of Baton Rouge owes unpaid wages
BATON ROUGE – A receptionist has filed a suit against her former employer to recover allegedly unpaid wages.
Luv N' Care claims Squeeze Feeder spoon design has been copied
MONROE – A Monroe corporation alleges its baby feeding spoon design has been infringed.
Man alleges French Quarter restaurants/bars did not pay minimum, overtime wages
NEW ORLEANS – An Orleans Parish man employed by a network of restaurants and bars in the French Quarter has filed a class-action suit alleging labor code violations.
Car owner says Nissan dealer breached warranty
NEW ORLEANS — A consumer is suing a Nissan dealer, citing alleged breach of implied and express warranties.
DeRidder pet owner alleges deputy fired at dogs when trying to capture them
LAKE CHARLES — A DeRidder pet owner is suing a Beauregard Parish sheriff and deputy, citing alleged unlawful use of deadly force and illegal seizure.
Orleans Parish man says former employer failed to accommodate medical condition
NEW ORLEANS — An Orleans Parish man is suing Next Production LLC, his former employer, citing alleged disability discrimination and wrongful termination.
Jefferson Parish man says NBA player's trailer door crushed legs, preventing him from working
NEW ORLEANS — A Jefferson Parish parking attendant is suing an NBA player and an insurance company, citing alleged failure to warn and insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Evangeline Parish man can't work as field supervisor after boat injuries, complaint says
LAFAYETTE — An Evangeline Parish resident is suing crew supply vessel operators, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries.
Fidelity and Deposit Co. of Maryland alleges Audubon Commission breached contract
NEW ORLEANS – The Audubon Commission is alleged to owe more than $200,000 to a financial institution.
Pipe welder alleges floating production system operators failed to warn of hazardous conditions
LAFAYETTE – A Mamou pipe welder alleges he was injured while working aboard a deepwater floating production system.