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Deckhand sues after crushing hand
A deckhand is filing a lawsuit against his employer after he crushed his hand between a dock and his vessel.
Contactor files $1.5 million lawsuit against Rouses Enterprises
An independent contractor has filed a $1.5 million lawsuit against a Covington supermarket after he was injured by a malfunctioning piece of equipment.
Nursing assistant sues after being charged with cruelty to the infirm
A nursing home worker who had been accused of being cruel to residents has filed a lawsuit against his employer after criminal charges against him were dismissed.
Patient's perforated colon led to the development of leukemia, suit claims
A wrongful death lawsuit accuses a Louisiana gastroenterologist of perforating a patient's colon, which allegedly caused the patient to develop leukemia.
Safety inspector files age discrimination lawsuit against former employer
After 44 years of employment, a marine fire and safety inspector has filed an age discrimination lawsuit against his former employer after he was terminated.
Belle Chasse Post Office sued after woman trips in sidewalk crack
The Belle Chasse Post Office is being blamed for a woman's injuries after she tripped in a crack of its sidewalk in 2009.
Wrongful death suit filed against companies over malfunctioning crane
Klick The family of a deceased maintenance technician has filed a lawsuit against the companies responsible for maintaining the crane that unexpectedly pinned the technician against the wall, causing his fatal injuries.
Worker files lawsuit after falling 85 feet through open elevator shaft
Sterbcow After falling 85 feet through an open elevator shaft, a worker has filed a lawsuit that claims he and his co-workers were rushed through elevator installation project.
Stroke victim sues employer after losing job
Arruebarrena After losing his job for mishandling his time records, a stroke victim has filed a lawsuit against his employer for discriminating against him based on his disability.
Shopper sues J.C. Penney after falling while attempting to sit
A Lakeside Mall shopper has filed a lawsuit against J.C. Penney Corp. after she suffered injuries when she attempted to sit down in a chair and fell.
Gas station sued after woman slips getting into truck
An Amite gas station is being sued by a woman who claims she stepped in a foreign substance on the ground that caused her to slip and fall while trying to get into her truck.
Covington homeowners sue Rheem following water damage
Covington home owners are suing a water heater manufacturer claiming negligent design and construction.
Country club manager files discrimination lawsuit
A country club manager has filed a discrimination lawsuit that claims she was forced to quit after allowing black people to rent out the club facilities.
Dialysis patient files lawsuit after slip and fall incident
Cohen A person undergoing dialysis treatment has filed a personal injury lawsuit after slipping and falling in water that was discharged from a dialysis unit.
Sprint sued after St. Tammany Parish man falls down flight of stairs
A St. Tammany Parish resident has filed a personal injury lawsuit against Sprint after he fell down a flight of stairs and was injured.
Crane malfunction causes personnel basket to jerk violently, suit says
A Mississippi man has filed a Jones Act lawsuit that claims he was injured due to a malfunction of a crane that allowed a personnel basket transfer to jerk violently.
Patient sues after syringe hits her in the eye during cataract surgery
An eye surgery patient has filed a personal injury lawsuit after she suffered permanent injuries to her eye when part of a syringe became dislodged, acted as a projectile and hit her eye during the surgery.
Railroad foreman sues KCS after head injury
A railroad foreman has filed a lawsuit against KCS railroad after he suffered severe and disabling head injuries when a broken rail hit him in the head.
RV was a lemon; Suit seeks refund and reimbursement for LSU game permit
A New Orleans resident has filed a lawsuit against RV manufacturer claiming his RV is a lemon and wants reimbursement for the full purchases price and loss of use, including permit costs for LSU games.
Refinery worker files discrimination lawsuit
A refinery worker has filed a lawsuit that claims he is a victim of discrimination after he was wrongfully accused of committing a rule violation and fired.