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Winn Dixie sued over woman's slip on water
A New Orleans woman has filed a personal injury lawsuit against Winn Dixie after she slipped in water and fell.
Seaman sues employer after accident causes disabling injury
After suffering permanent and disabling injuries to his spine, seaman Erneto L. Posana filed suit against Kilgore Marine and Kilgore Marine Services Inc. on May 23 in federal court in New Orleans.
Seaman sues after pneumatic tool causes injury
After receiving injuries from using a pneumatic tool, Michael Thumm filed a personal injury lawsuit against his employer Chet Morrison Contractors on May 23 in federal court in New Orleans.
Sears shopper sues after dress rack falls and strikes foot
A Sears customer is suing the retail store after a metal pole fell and hit her foot.
Railroad worker files lawsuit after suffering staph infection
A railroad worker has filed a personal injury lawsuit after a piece of steel allegedly became embedded in his leg and remained undetected for two weeks causing an infection.
USA sued by man who trips at New Orleans commissary
Poulliard After tripping over a mat at a New Orleans commissary, Ernest Watson Jr. filed suit against the United States on May 23 in federal court in New Orleans.
Tyco sales rep sues employer for racial discrimination over sales leads
Arruebarrena A sales representative for a home security company has filed a racial discrimination lawsuit claiming she was not provided an equal amount of sales leads because of her race.
Benzene exposure claimed in suit against Chevron, others
Barbier A Jefferson Parish resident claims his years of exposure to benzene-containing products has resulted in his diagnosis of multiple myeloma and has filed suit against his previous employers and the companies who manufactured the benzene-containing products.
Home Depot sued over customer's trip at Covington store
A customer is suing a Covington Home Depot store for more than $1.5 million after she allegedly slipped in water and fell, injuring her knee.
DeRoyal Industries sued over CTU
Lemmon A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a cold therapy ice pack manufacturer claiming she suffered tissue damage from its prolonged use.
Apple Street construction results in pregnant woman's lawsuit
Wheelahan An Orleans Parish woman has filed a lawsuit against a construction company after she fell while attempting to go under pipe to reach her vehicle.
Offshore supply vessel company sued after crew member kills co-worker
An offshore supply company is facing a Jones Act lawsuit after a crew member brutally beat a fellow crew member who later died from his injuries.
Woman claims she was fired after reporting sexual harassment
Whitlow A former employee of ERA Helicopters claims she was fired after reporting that male co-workers subjected her to a hostile work environment through sexually suggestive comments and inappropriate touching.
IRS customer claims headaches in personal injury suit
A New Orleans resident has filed a lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service after a portable office wall fell and struck him in the head. Willie B. Jolliff, Jr. filed suit against Internal Revenue Services, East Skelly and Jones, Lang, LaSalle Americas Inc. on May 16 in federal court in New Orleans.
Union Pacific worker sues claiming 38 years of chemical exposure
Oden A railroad worker claims he was exposed to hazardous chemicals for approximately 38 years in a suit filed against Union Pacific Railroad on May 6 in federal court in New Orleans.
The Palm's Casino faces class action for allegedly not posting ATM surcharges
A class action suit has been filed against The Palm's Casino and Truck Stop Inc. for allegedly failing to post notice of the imposition of a fee after a money withdrawal from its ATM.
Supervisor's alleged advances results in lawsuit
A catering employee has filed a lawsuit against his former employer after losing his job due to complaining about his supervisor's continued sexual harassment and sexual advances.
Darvocet manufacturer sued over side effects
The manufacturer of the recalled drug Darvocet is facing a class action lawsuit that accuses that manufacturer of failing to warn of risks and side effects associated with Darvocet and its generic equivalent.
No lunch break allowed, claim SDT Waste & Debris workers in class action
Huffman Several employees of a Louisiana waste removal company have filed a proposed class action claiming they were not paid for all hours worked and if they had complained about the treatment, they would be fired.
Deckhand files Jones Act suit against construction company
Clayton After falling in an open manhole at night, a deckhand is suing his employer for not providing him with a flashlight.