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Seaman claims toxic exposure after vessel gets stuck to platform
Jones A Jefferson Parish seaman has filed a lawsuit against BP claiming he was exposed to harmful substances after his vessel became stuck to a platform.
Deckhand claims sleep deprivation after working more than 12-hour shift
Steele A Louisiana corporation is accused of negligence for ordering a deckhand to work beyond his normal 12-hour shift, according to a recently filed federal lawsuit.
Car wash cashier claims employer terminated her during pregnancy leave
A Jefferson Parish woman is suing her former employer after she was terminated during her pregnancy leave.
Platform worker sues after falling on ramp
Brandner A Florida resident has filed a lawsuit claiming he slipped and fell while walking down a ramp because of unsafe and unreasonable conditions aboard a drilling platform.
Man cuts finger, sues knife manufacturer
A Louisiana man has filed a lawsuit against a knife manufacturer after cutting his finger.
Crew panics after fire extinguisher explodes during safety meeting, suit claims
A seaman has filed a lawsuit against his employer after he was injured during a panic following an explosion caused by a fire extinguisher.
Diver sues Epic Diving and Marine after injuring elbow and knee
Young A diver has filed a Jones Act lawsuit against his employer after he suffered injuries in two separate incidents aboard the vessel M/V Explorer.
Former employee sues Veolia over unemployment benefits
Jackson Former Veolia Environmental Services employee Earthell Turner filed suit against Veolia Environmental Services on Nov. 15 in federal court in New Orleans, claiming the company conspired to keep him from collecting unemployment benefits.
Disabled man sues Churchill Downs for better accommodations
A disabled man has filed a lawsuit against Churchill Downs Louisiana Horseracing Co. in an effort to obtain better access to the casino.
FEMA sued after man falls through floor of trailer
A New Orleans resident is suing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) after falling through the floor of his trailer.
Lawsuit filed over chemical release at Chalmette plant
Di Leo An Orleans Parish family is suing a Chalmette refinery for allegedly releasing chemicals that caused them health problems and property damage.
U.S. Marshal Service worker accused of inattentiveness in personal injury suit
A Jefferson Parish resident has filed a lawsuit after a U.S. Marshal Service employee crashed into her vehicle and she sustained personal injuries.
High school senior files med mal suit claiming metal wire left in stomach
Leblanc A high school senior and her mother have filed a medical malpractice suit claiming a metal wire was left in her stomach following a laparoscopic procedure.
Worker claims boss compared her to his wife
Hornbeck Offshore Operators employee Tammy Roblez claims she was terminated after complaining about a hostile work environment, according to a lawsuit filed Nov. 5 in federal court in New Orleans.
Woman sues JC Penney after slip on wet floor
A Terrebonne resident is suing J.C. Penney after she slipped in water and fell.
Man alleges false DWI arrest in suit against state
Edmondson A Jefferson Parish man has filed a lawsuit alleging his civil rights were violated by being wrongfully arrested for driving while intoxicated when he was actually suffering from a stroke.
Crewmember sues over taxing work schedule
A crewmember filed a lawsuit against his employer accusing his employer of having too harsh of a work schedule.
Seaman sues Enterprise Marine after falling through hatch
A worker is suing his employer for requiring him to remove a hatch cover to a vessel's deck but not providing him barriers or other protective equipment to prevent his falling through the hatch.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed over leak at Exxon oil refinery
A wrongful death lawsuit has filed against Exxon regarding a contractor's death at its Chalmette Refining plant in October.
Class action filed over New Orleans traffic cameras
A New Orleans woman is a lead plaintiff in a proposed class action against the city for its use of traffic cameras after she received a ticket captured by a traffic camera.