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Visually impaired professor sues Our Lady of Holy Cross on disability discrimination claims
A professor at a New Orleans Catholic college has filed a discrimination lawsuit against his former employer claiming he was terminated due to his visual impairment.
Truck driver sues after losing job for serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom
A Louisiana truck driver, who was activated for Operation Iraqi Freedom, has filed a lawsuit against his employer after he was terminated for fulfilling his military service.
Seaman sues Intermoor, Tidewater Marine, Chevron over injuries
A Louisiana seaman has filed a lawsuit against several companies for failing to provide a safe place to work and appropriate equipment after he suffered an injury to his right leg.
Thirty years after asbestos exposure man dies, lawsuit claims
More than thirty years after his exposure to asbestos, a wrongful death lawsuit has been filed over a man's mesothelioma-related death.
Oil rig worker sues after falling four feet to derrick floor
An oil-rig worker has filed a lawsuit against his employer after a piece of equipment knocked him out of his stand and he was injured.
Railroad worker sued after injuring his knee
Miller A railroad worker is suing his employer after he took a misstep and injured his knee.
Seaman sues after hitting head on laundry room shelf
Lococo A seaman has filed a lawsuit a lawsuit against his employer after he hit his head on a shelf while doing laundry.
Visitor seeks $600k from Kone, Louisiana Med Center after trip in elevator
A Louisiana hospital visitor has filed a personal injury lawsuit for more than $600,000 after she tripped walking out of the elevator.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Eli Lilly over Darvocet
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the manufacturers of the pain medication Darvocet after a Louisiana woman suffered a fatal heart attack after allegedly ingesting the drug.
Seaman sues for lack for proper equipment after being injured by broken wire
Lapeze A seaman has filed a lawsuit against his employer for failing to provide adequate equipment and lifesaving treatment after he was severely injured when he hit his head.
Seaman sues after vessel strikes bridge
A seaman has filed a lawsuit against his employer after the vessel he was aboard struck a bridge twice.
Railroad conductor sues after becoming injured while jumping from railcar
Miller A railroad conductor has filed a lawsuit against his employer after he was injured when he jumped from a moving railcar.
Schindler Elevator sued on racial discrimination allegations
Burgos A Hispanic employee is suing his employer for racial discrimination after his supervisor referred to him as "wetback" and other derogatory names.
Seaman sues employer after falling during vessel transfer
A seaman is suing his employer after he fell while attempting to transfer from a vessel to a small skiff using a chain fall.
Chevron plant accused of allowing racial discrimination
Two Chevron employees have filed a lawsuit claiming they are victims of racial discrimination and were fired for complaining about the discrimination.
Chevron employee claims she was fired for not dating supervisor
An employee of Chevron's Oakpoint location has filed lawsuit claiming she was subjected to gender discrimination and ultimately, terminated for refusing to date her supervisor.
Domino's Pizza sued after customer hit by door frame
A Domino's Pizza located in New Orleans is being sued after a customer was hit and injured by a falling door frame.
Class action filed against Laser Amusement over ATM fees
A class action has been filed against a New Orleans business for failing to post notice of that there is a fee for withdrawing money from its ATM.
Louisiana man claims Tramadol made him black out
A Louisiana man has filed a lawsuit against the makers of the pain medication Tramadol, after he suffered from a black-out episode and fell backwards striking his head resulting in a blood clot in his brain.
Seaman claims going back to work aggravated pre-existing injury
Claiming aggravation of an existing shoulder injury, a seaman has filed a lawsuit against his employer that claims he was ordered back to work while he was out for medical treatment, which ultimately resulted in surgery.