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Wal-Mart sued after shopper trips over folded rug
A Wal-Mart shopper has filed a lawsuit claiming she tripped and fell over a folded mat.
Employee allegedly peeped on undressing co-worker, suit claims
A Metairie business is facing a lawsuit after it allegedly fired a female employee who complained about a co-worker trying to watch her undress in a restroom.
Oil spill clean-up supervisor sues for overtime wages
A supervisor for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill clean-up has filed a lawsuit against BP in an attempt to obtain overtime wages.
Rigger sues over liftboat accident
A liftboat rigger has filed a Jones Act lawsuit against his employer in order to recover damages for humiliation and physical injuries he claims to have suffered in an accident.
Worker claims she was wrongfully fired for missing work while in jail
A cook who was fired after missing a few days of work while in jail on drug and traffic violation charges, claims her civil rights were violated.
Improper lane change caused tractor-trailer wreck on Huey Long Bridge, suit claims
After receiving injuries in a wreck on the Huey P. Long Bridge, a Jefferson Parish resident has filed a lawsuit against the truck driver claiming that the tractor-trailer hit his vehicle when attempting to change lanes.
Offshore worker sues after crane slams into platform
An offshore worker has filed a lawsuit against the operators of a crane after he was slammed into an offshore platform.
Construction company sued for failing to barricade boat launch
A Jefferson Parish couple has filed a lawsuit against a local construction company for failing to barricade a boat launch that was under construction.
Houston trucking company sued over accident
After a two vehicle collision in Jefferson Parish, a Houston trucking company is being sued for allegedly allowing a sleep-deprived truck driver to continue to operate its tractor-trailer.
FEMA and DHS sued over Orleans Parish 911 Call Center
Collings Orleans Parish Communication District filed a lawsuit against Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Department of Homeland Security in order to force the federal government to pay for replacing the Orleans Parish 911 Call Center, which was damaged during Hurricane Katrina.
Deckhand sues after cable slips and hits his knee
An injured deckhand has filed a lawsuit against his employer after his crewmembers failed to slow a pulling cable.
Jones Act lawsuit filed against Chet Morrison
A Louisiana resident has filed a lawsuit against his employer after he was injured during a commercial dive.
Hurricane Katrina evacuee blames FEMA for his parole violations
Kramer A Hurricane Katrina evacuee has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), blaming it for his parole violations, which resulted in an additional four years in prison.
Executive assistant sues after boss allegedly took pictures of cleavage
Claiming sexual harassment and constructive discharge, Wendy Solomon filed suit against Tidy Building Services Inc. on Jan. 23 in federal court in New Orleans, claiming her boss took pictures of her cleavage.
Landowners suing to stop Corps of Engineers from dredging private canal
Owners of 14,000 acres of property in St. Charles Parish are suing to stop the Corps of Engineers from dredging a private canal.
Deckhand falls down stairs, sues employer for lack of supervision
Pfleeger A deckhand is accusing his employer of failing to provide appropriate supervision after he fell down 12 stairs.
Oil platform worker sues after chainsaw breaks and strikes him
Kelly An oil platform worker has filed a personal injury lawsuit against his employer for failing to take proper safety precautions.
Pre-impact fright damages sought from truck driver in accident suit
Pivach A Plaquemines Parish resident has filed a lawsuit against a truck driver and the truck driver's employer seeking damages for pre-impact fright and mental anguish after the tractor-trailer rear-ended his vehicle.
Seaman sues after refrigerator falls on him
Gordon A seaman has filed a lawsuit against his employer after an impact with another barge caused a refrigerator to fall on him.
'By God's Grace We Live' sign holder sues NOPD claiming 18 false arrests
Shorty A man who sits on the corners of Metairie Road and Interstate 10 and Washington Avenue and Interstate 10 in New Orleans is suing the New Orleans Police Department for falsely arresting him 18 times in the past five years.