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Lawsuit alleges Reglan caused nervous system disorder
A Jefferson Parish resident is suing the manufacturer of a reflux medicine he says is to blame for his nervous system disorder.
Ceiling fan fell on tenant's head, suit claims
A New Orleans resident is suing a property owner after she says a ceiling fan fell and hit her on the head.
Tenant sues after falling from second floor balcony
Labourdette A tenant is suing the owners of an apartment complex, claiming he suffered serious injuries when he fell from a second floor balcony.
Judge rules in favor of deepwater drilling, Obama administration cannot enforce moratorium
Obama The deep water drilling industry has won an initial battle against the Obama Administration's six-month deepwater drilling moratorium after U.S. District Judge Martin L.C. Feldman ruled the ban is "arbitrary and capricious" and possibly violates the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and other regulations.
Army recruit sues after suffering injury during drunken recruitment session
An Army recruit has filed suit against the government after suffering a knee injury during a drunken recruitment session.
Parents sue over son's jet ski injuries
Parents of a boy injured on a jet ski are suing over his injuries.
Laser liposuction machine failed to work properly, suit claims
Wimberly III After a laser system designed to provide non-invasive liposuction procedures failed to perform as expected, the purchasing medical clinic has filed suit against the manufacturer seeking a refund of the purchase price.
Judge will decide by Wednesday if deepwater drilling ban holds up
Cooney U.S. District Judge Martin L.C. Feldman said on Monday he will issue a ruling by Wednesday on the legality of the federal government's six-month deepwater drilling moratorium.
Contingency fee bill passes in House
Chaisson (D) The Louisiana House voted 71-23 on Friday to pass a bill that allows the state to hire trial lawyers on a contingency fee basis.
Woman blames 'Yaz' for medical problems
An Orleans Parish woman is suing Bayer Corp. after being diagnosed with a multiple pulmonary emboli she believes was caused by birth control pills.
Woman claims asbestos exposure through husband's clothing
Ardoin A Jefferson Parish woman has filed a lawsuit against her husband's former employer, claiming she was exposed to asbestos on his work clothes for decades.
Florida business sues New Orleans company over rental fees
Peck A Florida business is suing a New Orleans company for more than $80,00 in rental fees.
St. Tammany Parish residents sue over Chinese drywall
Landrieu Residents of St. Tammany Parish have filed a lawsuit against their home's builder and drywall supplier after discovering their home contains defective Chinese drywall.
Realty group sues to collect past due balance
A New Orleans realty group is suing a previous tenant for $25,000 in past due rent.
SUSTA sues individuals alleging defamatory Web postings
Kupperman A Louisiana non-profit corporation has filed suit against unnamed individuals who allegedly posted malicious and defamatory comments on two websites -- Ripoffreport.com and Thoughts.com.
Ford Motor Credit sues individual for past due balance
Ford Motor Credit Co. has filed suit against an Orleans Parish woman who allegedly owes it more than $25,000.
Slip and fall at Marriott leads to lawsuit
A Georgia man is suing a hotel chain after allegedly slipping in water that had accumulated on a marble floor.
Environmental groups sue Corps to halt lock on Industrial Canal
Babich Several non-profit groups are suing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in an attempt to stop the continued construction of a lock replacement project on Several non-profit groups are suing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in an attempt to stop the continued construction of a lock replacement project on the Industrial Canal. the Industrial Canal.
Petitioners in med mal cases seek discovery in federal court
Two petitioners before a medical review panel are asking to use a U.S. District Court for purposes of discovery.
Judge refuses to delay hearing on drilling moratorium
Cooney A U.S. District Judge has denied the government's request to postpone a hearing on the six-month deepwater drilling moratorium.