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Injured Transocean employee sues company for failing to train and supervise employees
Young After suffering injuries to his knee, a Transocean employee has filed a lawsuit against the company for failing to properly train and supervise their employees.
Injured Transocean employee sues company for failing to train and supervise employees
Young After suffering injuries to his knee, a Transocean employee has filed a lawsuit against the company for failing to properly train and supervise its employees.
Groups say Louisiana voters back lawsuit reform
Landry The Coalition for Common Sense and Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch released results of a poll that shows 83 percent of the state's voters believe lawsuit reform is needed.
Laborer claims onsite supervisor did not want African-American employees
After losing his job helping to rebuild the New Orleans levee system, an African-American employee has filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against the construction company claiming the onsite supervisor did not want black employees.
Veolia allegedly allowed employee to remove hazardous chemicals without protection
Voorhies An employee of a waste services company has filed a lawsuit against his employer for not telling him that he needed protective gear in order to move hazardous chemical products.
Captain sues after reckless roommates fall from top bunk on top of him
Gaar A boat captain has filed a lawsuit against his employer after he was injured when two reckless co-workers fell from a top bunk.
Three Louisiana companies sued for allowing employee to move heavy equipment
Three Louisiana companies are facing a lawsuit after an employee injured his groin when he attempted to move heavy equipment.
Paramedic sues BP after suffering injuries when Fast Boat hits wave
A paramedic working offshore for BP has filed a lawsuit that claims he was severely injured due to the lack of safety restraints aboard a Fast Boat.
Class action filed against New Orleans hotel over $7.95 fee
A class action has been filed against a New Orleans hotel for allegedly hiding a $7.95 daily resort fee and not disclosing it until it is too late and customers receive their bill at check-out time.
Wal-Mart sued after pregnant woman slips and falls
After slipping and falling while she was pregnant, a Louisiana resident has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart for failing to properly clean its floors.
Seaman claims back injuries after vessel collision
Bruno A Louisiana seaman has filed a lawsuit that claims he is suffering from debilitating back injuries after the vessel he was aboard collided into another vessel.
Seaman sues after transfer basket falls onto deck
A seaman has filed a Jones Act lawsuit after he was injured when the crew basket he was being transferred in fell onto the vessel's deck due to severe wind.
Hispanic worker files suit after being called 'illegal immigrant' by co-worker
Griffith An Hispanic worker has filed a discrimination lawsuit after she was allegedly referred to as an illegal immigrant by a co-worker.
New Orleans attorney sued for allegedly interfering in settlement negotiations
A lawsuit has been filed against New Orleans attorney James L. Arruebarrena for alleged interference in settlement negotiations.
Seaman files lawsuit claiming ladder created dangerous condition
After falling off a ladder and sustaining serious injuries, a seaman has filed a lawsuit against his employer for allegedly failing to provide a safe place to work.
Electrician sues employer seeking overtime wages
A LaFourche Parish electrician has filed a lawsuit against his employer for allegedly failing to pay overtime wages.
Train conductor sues railroad company over debris
David After injuring his ankle while working, a train conductor has filed a lawsuit against his employer for causing an unsafe condition by failing to remove debris alongside train tracks.
Cook sues after losing job for reporting to jury duty
Williams A cook for a retirement community center has filed a lawsuit against his employer after he lost his job for reporting for jury duty.
Ritz-Carlton general manager files gender discrimination lawsuit
After 19 years of employment with the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Myra deGersdorff filed a lawsuit claiming she was a victim of gender discrimination.
Mississippi seaman seeks $1.2 million after being hit in face with tongs
A Mississippi seaman has filed a lawsuit against his employer after he was hit in the face by a set of tongs.