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Seaman claims slip and fall caused by overflow of diesel from tank
NEW ORLEANS - A Louisiana seaman has filed a lawsuit against his employers claiming they were negligent for allowing diesel to overflow the barge’s tank and causing him to slip and fall.
Deckhand files lawsuit after vessel strikes sandbar
NEW ORLEANS - A deckhand on an oil clean-up services crew has filed a lawsuit claiming he suffered injuries when his boat struck a sandbar and he was thrown to the front of the boat.
Man sues after breaking hip on treadmill
NEW ORLEANS - A Tangipahoa Parish man has filed a lawsuit claiming he broke his hip after using a treadmill that was improperly repaired, which resulted in a sideways incline.
72-year-old pilot files age discrimination lawsuit after losing job
NEW ORLEANS - A 72-year-old pilot has filed a discrimination lawsuit against his former employer that claims he was terminated and replaced by a younger pilot.
Registered nurse sues claiming termination was premature
NEW ORLEANS - A St. Tammany Parish registered nurse has filed a lawsuit claiming that she was prematurely fired due to allegations that she improperly treated a patient.
Baton Rouge law group sued for threatening to garnish woman’s wages
NEW ORLEANS - A Slidell woman has filed a lawsuit against a Baton Rouge law group for allegedly violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by threatening to garnish her wages.