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Beaumont woman sues Marriott after being struck by falling ceiling tiles
NEW ORLEANS - A Beaumont, Texas woman has filed a lawsuit against a New Orleans hotel that claims she was hit by falling ceiling tiles and suffered serious injuries.
Man sues Sears after severing fingers using power saw
Womac NEW ORLEANS - After severing parts of three fingers while using a table saw, an Orleans Parish man has filed a lawsuit against Sears for failing to use technology that could stop a power saw when it contacts flesh.
Port Sulphur woman files lawsuit against debt collector for not identifying its purpose
NEW ORLEANS - A Port Sulphur woman has filed a lawsuit against a debt collector that alleges the company broke federal law by leaving her voicemails in which the company did not identify that it was attempting to collect on a past due Sear's bill.
Marine engineer files lawsuit after falling from ladder
Recile NEW ORLEANS - A marine engineer has filed a personal injury lawsuit that claims he fell while descending a ladder due to the ladder's defects.
Shopper sues Home Depot after being struck by flying insulation
Colvin NEW ORLEANS - A Jefferson Parish woman is suing for injuries she received when she was hit by insulation that came off of a Home Depot forklift.
Seamen seek $11.5 million claiming brain and lung injuries from chemical exposure
Morgan NEW ORLEANS - Three seamen have filed a lawsuit against their employer that claims they are suffering from brain and lung injuries after exposure to epoxy and acid.
Wal-Mart sued for not warning of slippery substances on floor
Bookman NEW ORLEANS - After slipping and falling, an Orleans Parish woman has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart that claims the store did not warn of the dangerous presented by slippery substances on the floor.
Class action lawsuit claims Depakote caused birth defects
Hingle NEW ORLEANS - A New Orleans mother has filed a class action lawsuit against the manufacturers of the drug Depakote, which claims the drug caused her child to be born with birth defects.
Alabama seaman sues claiming he suffered disabling injuries after falling down stairs
NEW ORLEANS - An Alabama seaman has filed a lawsuit against his employer claiming he suffered disabling injuries when he fell down the stairs on the vessel.
UPS sued after cargo falls off of freight truck and hits vehicle
Wilkins NEW ORLEANS - United Parcel Service is sued by a motorist that claims his vehicle was damaged when cargo fell off of a freight truck and struck his car.
UPS sued after cargo falls off of freight truck and hits vehicle
NEW ORLEANS - United Parcel Service is sued by a motorist that claims his vehicle was damaged when cargo fell off of a freight truck and struck his car.
Assurance workers file class action over unpaid overtime
Earles NEW ORLEANS - A national accounting firm is being sued by two Louisiana workers who claim they were only paid straight time for their hours worked in excess of 40.
Deckhand files Jones Act lawsuit against Florida company
Best NEW ORLEANS - A Jones Act lawsuit has been filed against a Florida company after a deckhand injured his back while moving equipment.
New Orleans hotel sued after guest slips in shower
NEW ORLEANS - A New Orleans hotel guest has filed a personal injury lawsuit that claims she slipped in the shower due to a lack of non-skid mat or non-skid surface.
Shell sued over man's injuries during helicopter emergency training
Best NEW ORLEANS - Shell Oil is being sued for neglect by a man who injured his back during helicopter emergency training at the Shell Training and Conference Center.
Mechanic sues after falling out of boat's chair
Braud NEW ORLEANS - An offshore mechanic has filed a lawsuit against his employer that claims they are responsible for the injuries he received when he fell out of a boat's chair when it hit a wake.
Grain company sued for being a health nuisance
Taggart NEW ORLEANS - A recently filed federal lawsuit claims that a St. James Parish grain elevator is emitting significant amounts of grain dusting that could be causing health problems for workers at an adjacent company.
Winn-Dixie shopper sues after slipping and falling
NEW ORLEANS - A Winn-Dixie shopper has filed a lawsuit against the store that claims she suffered serious injuries when she slipped on the wet floor and fell.
Railroad conductor sues after tripping over cord
Miller NEW ORLEANS - A railroad conductor is suing New Orleans Public Belt Railroad Co. for not warning that he could trip over a cord and fall down several steps in the locomotive.
New Orleans man sues Spain's Consular Office claiming age discrimination
NEW ORLEANS - The vice-chancellor of the Consulate General of Spain in Houston has filed an age discrimination lawsuit that claims he was forced into retirement.