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Woman awarded damages in suit against debt collector
NEW ORLEANS -- A federal court judge has awarded a Louisiana woman a $1,500 default judgment in her Fair Debt Collection Practices suit against a New York collections agency.
Bowler dislocates elbow after falling on sticky approach lane, suit says
Sutton A bowling alley patron has filed a lawsuit against the bowling alley after she slipped in a sticky substance and fell, breaking her elbow.
Denise Timmerman and Pierre Timmerman filed suit against AMF Bowling Centers Inc. d/b/a AMF All Star Lanes and ABC Insurance Co. on Jan. 6 in Jefferson Parish District Court. The defendant removed the case to federal court in New Orleans on Feb. 21.
Disabled vet sues Entergy claiming rates are discriminatory
A Louisiana energy company is accused of discriminating against retired, older, disabled and lower-income residents by arbitrarily raising rates and fees in order to drive the residents out of New Orleans.
Construction companies agree to pay $110,000 to settle sexual harassment lawsuit
Four national construction companies have agreed to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on behalf of a former employee of the Conoco Phillips facility in Belle Chasse for $110,000.
LSU nursing student sues over hazing incident involving instructor
A nurse anesthetist student has filed a federal lawsuit against Louisiana State University for allegedly allowing hazing of students.
GSK sued over Avandia
GlaxoSmithKline is facing another federal lawsuit for allegedly failing to warn of the risks associated with its diabetes drug Avandia.
Winn-Dixie customer sues after slip and fall
A Winn-Dixie customer is suing a Hammond store after she slipped in water and fell, sustaining a fracture to her wrist.
Rigger sues for $3.5 million after suffering brain injury
A rigger is suing his employer for more than $3.5 million after suffering a severe brain and spinal injury.
Motrin maker sued over inadequate warnings of rare side effect
Salim A Texas woman is suing the manufacturers of Motrin after her daughter suffered a rare side effect of the drug and was hospitalized for over a month.
USPS sued over carrier's collision with motorist
An Orleans Parish resident is suing the U.S. Postal Service after his vehicle was struck by a postal vehicle which allegedly failed to stop at a stop sign.
Union Pacific sued after employee prematurely closes bridge causing vessel to capsize
Bourque Union Pacific Railroad is being sued by the captain of a vessel that capsized after the railroad prematurely closed a railroad bridge causing the vessel to collide into the bridge.
Seaman sues for $1.25 million after tripping
Sterbcow A seaman is suing his employer for $1.25 million after he tripped and injured his right shoulder.
Employer sued for allowing intoxicated seaman to drive motorcycle
Delise The family of a deceased seaman has filed a lawsuit against the man's employer for allegedly allowing him to drive a motorcycle while heavily intoxicated.
Houma apartment owners sued after step broke
Bordelon and Shea A Terrebonne Parish resident has filed a lawsuit against the owners of Ansley Place Apartments after he was injured when a step broke causing him to fall down the stairs.
Woman claims carpet was defective in suit against USAA
A Jefferson Parish woman is suing the owner of her townhouse after she slipped on carpeted stairs and fell.
Marine repair company sued for $500,000 after engine explodes
A marine repair and maintenance company is facing a lawsuit for more than $500,000 in property damage after a vessel's main engine exploded.
Florida man sued for $1 million after allegedly t-boning car in parking lot
A Florida resident is being sued for more than $1 million after he allegedly broadsided a car in a business parking lot.
Jefferson Parish men sue four companies after vehicle collision
Two Jefferson Parish men have filed a lawsuit against four companies after their vehicle was struck by another and caused personal injuries and property damage.
Environmental group sues over asbestos product dumping
Van Dalen A community action group and an environmental group have filed a lawsuit against a waste disposal facility for allegedly allowing illegal open dumping of asbestos products and other hazardous materials.
Seaman sues after slipping in hydraulic fluid
After slipping in hydraulic fluid and falling, a seaman is suing his employer for not providing a safe place to work.