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Woman claims airport baggage cart knocked her out of wheelchair
An airport baggage cart loaded with bags and suitcases ran into a woman who was in a wheelchair, causing her to fall out of the chair and onto the ground, a recently filed lawsuit claims.
Family files lawsuit after child slips and falls at Winn-Dixie store
A Jefferson Parish couple has filed suit against Winn-Dixie after their child allegedly slipped in muddy water on the floor of the store and fell.
Seaman claims inability to work after injuring hand
A seaman has filed a lawsuit against his employer after he was involved in an accident that has left him unable to work.
Vehicle forced to collide into 18-wheeler, lawsuit alleges
A St. Charles Parish resident has filed a lawsuit against the employer of a truck driver after the driver made an illegal turn and allegedly caused a collision.
Class action filed over chemical release in St. Bernard
Becnel A class action claiming the Sept. 6 chemical release from the Chalmette Refining facility in St. Bernard Parish was caused by untrained employees was filed Sept. 8 in federal court in New Orleans.
USPS sued for more than $1 million after truck hits vehicle
An Orleans Parish resident is suing the U.S. Post Office for more than $1 million after allegedly being in a collision with a postal service truck.
Inmate sues after being head-butted by officer
A "House of Detention" inmate has filed suit against an Orleans Parish deputy sheriff claiming the officer head-butted him.
Fairgrounds supervisor claims retaliatory termination
A security supervisor for the Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots has filed a discriminatory lawsuit against his former supervisor after he lost his job for payroll fraud.
Employees claim racial discrimination after co-workers call them 'boys'
Two welders assigned to work on an oil rig have filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against their previous employer, after co-workers allegedly referred to them as "boys."
Student seeks $2 million after being kicked out of paralegal program
A former Herzing University student who was allegedly kicked out of its paralegal program is seeking $2 million in damages, claiming in part that he now suffers from unreasonable irritability.
Worker claims reasonable accommodations not made after disability leave
Williams A Jefferson Parish resident has filed a discrimination lawsuit against her employer after she was allegedly terminated for exhausting her leave under the Family Medical Leave Act.
Union Pacific switchman sues over back injuries
Gray A Union Pacific switchman has filed suit against his employer after allegedly injuring his back attempting to align a switch.
Deckhand sues after paint gets into eyes
A Louisiana resident has filed a lawsuit blaming his employer for not providing protective eyewear.
Oil spill response worker sues for $2 million after trip and fall
An oil spill response worker has filed a lawsuit asking for more than $2 million after he alegedly tripped and fell while working on a vessel.
Captain sues for $1.9 million after falling due to missing stairs
A supply vessel's captain is suing for more than $1.9 million after he fell because he did not notice the stairs were removed during repairs.
Covington residents sue over corrosive plumbing system
Arseault A Covington couple has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of a plumbing system they say is defective.
Med mal suit filed against Heart Hospital
An Indiana woman has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against a Louisiana hospital after her husband died following bypass surgery.
AT&T salesman claims supervisor called him 'the little engine that could'
An AT&T salesman has filed an age discrimination lawsuit against his former employer after allegedly being hit with a rolled-up newspaper for his mistakes and for being told he was "the little engine that could."
Seaman sues for $2 million after being forced to work through Hurricane Ike
A seaman has filed a lawsuit after he allegedly suffered injuries while working on a vessel during Hurricane Ike.
Seaman sues after slipping in '09 oil spill aboard vessel
Goforth A worker cleaning up a BP oil spill aboard a vessel in 2009 has filed a lawsuit against the company in federal court in New Orleans.