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Seaman sues claiming co-workers' use of improper equipment caused injuries
Best NEW ORLEANS - A seaman is suing his employer claiming that his co-workers' use of improper equipment caused him to suffer two different accidents resulting in injuries.
Former utility plant employee claims benzene-containing product caused cancer
NEW ORLEANS - A former employee of a New Orleans power utility plant has filed a lawsuit claiming that years of working with a benzene-containing product has caused him to develop cancer.
Brothers Food Mart employees sue claiming they were not paid for overtime
Jackson NEW ORLEANS - Several convenience stores employees have filed a lawsuit against the store claiming they each worked an average of 30-40 hours of overtime a week that went unpaid.
Louisiana utility man sues after parts of crane break and land on top of him
NEW ORLEANS - A utility man has filed a lawsuit claiming he suffered disabling injuries when parts of a crane broke free and fell, landing on top of him.
HIV discrimination lawsuit filed against New Orleans supermarket
NEW ORLEANS - A HIV discrimination lawsuit has been filed against a New Orleans supermarket chain after an sick employee was fired.
Offshore worker sues for $2 million after struck by 20 pound maul
NEW ORLEANS - An offshore worker has filed a lawsuit seeking $2 million after a co-worker allegedly struck him with a 20-pound maul.
Plaquemines Parish couple claim water main repair caused damage to home
NEW ORLEANS - A Plaquemines Parish couple has filed a lawsuit claiming that during repairs to the Parish’s water main their home was damaged.
Connecticut seaman sues employer claiming unseaworthy vessel caused back injuries
Gordon NEW ORLEANS - A Connecticut seaman is suing his employer claiming he suffered two separate accidents while working aboard their allegedly unseaworthy vessel.
Seaman seeks $2 million after platform grating shifts causing him to fall
NEW ORLEANS - A seaman has filed a lawsuit against his employer claiming he suffered serious and permanent injuries to his back and neck when a platform grating shifted and he fell.
Woman files slip and fall lawsuit against Wal-Mart
NEW ORLEANS - After slipping and falling, a Jefferson Parish woman has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart claiming that the store caused a perilous situation by a lack of inspection, repair and maintenance.
Lowe’s customer sues after being struck by shopping carts
NEW ORLEANS - A Lowe’s customer has filed a lawsuit claiming she was injured when she was struck by a stack of shopping carts.
Eye drop manufacturer sued on claims of partial vision loss
Ecuyer NEW ORLEANS - Claiming he is suffering from an almost complete loss of vision in his eye following surgery, a Jefferson Parish resident has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of Brilliant Blue G eye drops arguing that the drops were contaminated.
Worker claims termination resulted from request to take off for back surgery
NEW ORLEANS - A worker has filed a disability discrimination lawsuit claiming his termination resulted from a request to take an extra week off to have back surgery.
Target sued over customer's slip in water in electronics department
Robert NEW ORLEANS - A Target customer claims he slipped and fell in water that had been on the floor in the electronics department for an unreasonable amount of time.
Workboat passenger sues for $2 million after rough water aggravates back injury
NEW ORLEANS - A work boat passenger has filed a lawsuit seeking $2 million claiming rough water aggravated an injury to his back.
Hispanic worker filed racial discrimination lawsuit against Baton Rouge company
Burgos NEW ORLEANS - A Hispanic worker has filed a discrimination lawsuit against a Baton Rouge company claiming it allowed a racially hostile work environment and not did treat him equal to non-Hispanics.
UPS driver files race and gender discrimination lawsuit
NEW ORLEANS - A driver for United Parcel Service has filed a discrimination lawsuit claiming she was allegedly passed over for training and extra hours due to her race and gender.
Seaman seeks $1.5 million after tripping on cable and falling into water
Charbonnet NEW ORLEANS - A seaman has filed a lawsuit seeking $1.5 million from his employer claiming that it failed to repair a catwalk which caused him to trip on a piece of cable and fall into the water.