Robert Hadley News
Esthetician accuses Woodhouse Day Spa of discrimination over pregnancy
NEW ORLEANS – A St. Tammany Parish woman says her employer, Woodhouse Day Spa, discriminated against her because she was pregnant.
Dispute over deceased man’s policy brings Hartford Life, beneficiaries to court
BATON ROUGE – Connecticut-based Hartford Life Insurance is seeking a Louisiana court’s determination of the correct beneficiary of a policy covering a deceased man.
Blessey Marine Service accused of negligence in work-related injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A crew member aboard a boat owned by Blessey Marine Service is blaming the company for nerve damage and other injuries he allegedly suffered due to unsafe working conditions.
Total Homecare, Bedside Homecare face lawsuit over allegations of underpayment
LAFAYETTE – A Lafayette Parish woman is suing Total Homecare Services and Bedside Homecare to recover allegedly unpaid overtime wages.
Truck buyer sues GM, dealer over alleged faulty workmanship and repairs
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana man says Chevy Silverado truck he purchased last August was defective, and repair attempts by Granger Chevrolet have allegedly been unsuccessful.
Van driver accuses Artisan Freight, truck driver of negligence
NEW ORLEANS – A Jefferson Parish man says an accident involving the Dodge van he was driving and a freight truck left him with lost wages and costly medical bills.
Sales rep for Woodgrain Distribution says treatment for a knee injury cost him his job
NEW ORLEANS – A Tangipahoa Parish man says the company he worked for cut his pay and benefits after he allegedly suffered a work-related knee injury.
ING Bank sues Chinese company for more than $3 million in allegedly unpaid bunkers
NEW ORLEANS – International bank ING is suing a Chinese firm over allegedly unpaid marine bunker deliveries to its boats.
Couple blames Climbtek for injuries from allegedly faulty ladder
BATON ROUGE – A Sicily Island couple are suing ladder manufacturer Climbtek, claiming its allegedly defective product injured the husband.
State worker claims discrimination started after she took FMLA leave
BATON ROUGE – A disabled veteran working for the Department of Public Safety and Corrections says the state unlawfully terminated her in retaliation for her disabilities and for taking leave.
Woman accuses Louisiana Housing Corp., director of sexual harassment
BATON ROUGE – A woman from East Baton Rouge Parish is suing her employer, Louisiana Housing Corp., in a case alleging sexual harassment.
Woman accuses Morgan Stanley of refusing to pay her inheritance
NEW ORLEANS – A Los Angeles woman is suing Morgan Stanley & Co. in Baton Rouge, claiming it will not release the funds she inherited from her deceased friend’s estate.
Crewman blames Triggerfish owner All Coast for spinal injury
NEW ORLEANS – A crewman aboard the Triggerfish is suing his former employer, All Coast, claiming the company is liable for his on-the-job injuries.
Deckhand accuses Candy Fleet of negligence, wrongful termination
NEW ORLEANS – An Alabama man who worked for two Louisiana vessels owned by Candy Fleet claims he was injured when Aluma Brite cleaning chemicals irritated his skin and respiratory tract.
Vacuum distributor takes Shreveport officials to court over ordinance prohibiting door-to-door sales
SHREVEPORT – A Louisiana firm that sells Kirby vacuum cleaners is suing the city of Shreveport, its mayor and chief administrative officer, claiming the city refuses to grant the company a permit for door-to-door sales.
Two Louisiana men accuse Blackhawk Specialty Tools, Trinity Tool Rentals of non-payment of overtime wages
NEW ORLEANS – Two former wireline specialists for Blackhawk Specialty Tools have sued the company over allegedly failing to pay them and other similarly situated workers overtime pay.
Woman files $2 million discrimination lawsuit against Shell Exploration
NEW ORLEANS – A Livingston Parish woman is suing her employer, Shell Exploration, claiming it discriminates against minorities.
Crew member accuses boat, owner of negligence in workplace injury case
NEW ORLEANS – An Abbeville man says the injuries he suffered as a crew member aboard the marine vessel Lewis Boys have left him unable to work.
Step stool bought on HSN allegedly collapses, breaking woman’s wrist
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana couple says the step stool they purchased from HSN was defective, causing the wife to suffer a wrist injury.
National Roofers Union accuses Ascension Sheet Metal of defrauding labor fund
BATON ROUGE – A national labor union for roofers and its pension fund is suing Gonzales-based Ascension Sheet Metal, alleging its owners formed another company to avoid being bound by a collective bargaining agreement.