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Guyana native claims national origin discrimination in suit against Delgado Community College
Louisiana Technical College sued for national origin discrimination
Harrah's Casino sued over claims of pregnancy discrimination
A manager for Harrah's Casino has filed a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit against the company after learning that she was replaced during maternity leave.
New Orleans hospital sued by patient who claims he lost parts of fingers, toes and leg
A medical malpractice lawsuit has been filed against Ochsner Clinic Foundation by a patient who claims he suffered from septic shock.
Worker sues scaffolding company over collapse
After falling from scaffolding that unexpectedly collapsed, a Terrebonne Parish School employee has filed a personal injury lawsuit against the manufacturers of the scaffolding, claiming they knew the product was dangerous but failed to warn consumers.
Longshoreman sues after boat collision forces workboat to run aground
A longshoreman has filed a lawsuit against his employer after he was involved in a boat collision that resulted in his boat running aground and causing him to suffer injuries after he was thrown across the deck of the boat.
Manufacturers of pelvic floor repair system face $1.5 million lawsuit
The manufacturers of a pelvic floor repair system are being sued for $1.5 million by a Louisiana woman, who claims the medical product is defective.
Convenience store owner file class action over synthetic cannabinoid
After being arrested and charged with felony sale and distribution of cannabinoid, a Louisiana convenience store owner has filed a class action against the manufacturers of botanical potpourri, which warranted that the products were free of the synthetic cannabinoid.
Employee sues after receiving failing evaluations while out on medical leave
A Caucasian employee who received two failing evaluations while on medical leave has filed a lawsuit against his employer for alleged civil rights and other violations.
Seaman sues employer over allegedly defective equipment
deGravelles After falling 20 feet from safety equipment, a seaman has filed a lawsuit against his employer for providing an allegedly defective lift harness.
Captain sues after suffering head injuries during life saving attempt
After suffering head injuries during an attempt to help crewmembers of a sinking vessel, a captain of another vessel has filed a lawsuit against the vessel's owner for allowing it to become unseaworthy.
X-ray tech files Jones Act lawsuit after suffering back injuries
Gaidry An x-ray technician working in the Gulf of Mexico has filed a Jones Act lawsuit after he suffered back injuries when he was allegedly jerked violently in a suspended personnel basket.
Worker claims employer violated ADA
A New Orleans worker who needed a year of medical leave for a tendon surgery has filed a lawsuit against her former employer claiming she was fired in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Orleans Parish worker sues after allegedly being pushed down stairs by project manager
An Orleans Parish resident has filed a lawsuit against his employer after he suffered injuries when a project manager allegedly pushed him and he fell down stairs.
White pharmacy clerk claims racial discrimination
Williams A white pharmacy clerk has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart claiming the company violated her civil rights by terminating her employment after she made complaints regarding race-based hostility.
Texaco sued for supplying benzene to Louisiana company over 35 years ago
Texaco is facing a federal lawsuit filed by Tangipahoa resident who claims he is suffering from multiple myeloma caused by exposure to benezene at a Louisiana company more than 35 years ago.
Oil well worker claims company violated whistleblower act
An oil well worker claims he was unjustly fired for reporting that his company was allegedly committing environmental and safety violations that could have resulted in an oil spill into the Gulf of Mexico.
Medical malpractice lawsuit filed after Intuitive Surgical robotic device malfunctioned
Glorioso Claiming a robotic surgical procedure failed during neck surgery, Jennifer Silvestrini filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against Intuitive Surgical Inc. and/or Intuitive Surgical Systems Inc. and University Healthcare Systems, d/b/a Tulane University Hospital and Clinic.
McDonald's, Domino's, and Church's Chicken sued over alleged lack of accessibility
A woman with spina bifida has filed a lawsuit against several New Orleans fast food restaurants on claims they violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by being inaccessible or having significant architectural barriers for individuals with disabilities.
Ohio deckhand files Jones Act lawsuit after rotator cuff injury
Delise An Ohio resident has filed a Jones Act lawsuit after he fell down a flight of stairs and injured his rotator cuff aboard the vessel M/V Frank Haendiges.
New Orleans Ritz Carlton sued after ceiling collapse
A New Orleans Ritz-Carlton hotel is being sued after the ceiling in a second floor hotel room collapsed on a worker and narrowly missed another worker.