Judge Jay C. Zainey
Recent News About Judge Jay C. Zainey
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Federal judge denies 60-year-old woman's age and disability discrimination claims against Tulane University
A woman’s age and disability discrimination claims against a New Orleans university fell short, according to a decision filed on May 8 for the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Louisiana. -
Federal Judge strikes injured man's unseaworthiness claim
A federal judge recently granted a motion for partial summary judgment in a complaint filed against insurers by a man who was injured in 2013 while employed by a marine salvage company that has since filed for bankruptcy. -
Owner of foreclosed Gretna property loses FDCPA suit
NEW ORLEANS — A Gretna man who lost his property to a sheriff's sale in October now has lost his case against financers who held the mortgage he paid for 16 years after he failed to respond to their motions, according to a recent court order. -
Super PAC sues Louisiana Board of Ethics over campaign donation limits
NEW ORLEANS – A state political action committee that supports conservative candidates is suing the Louisiana Board of Ethics for allegedly violating right to free speech associated with political contributions above limits set in place by state law. -
Offshore worker sues after developing lymphoma from alleged exposure to benzene
NEW ORLEANS - An offshore worker has filed a lawsuit claiming he developed lymphoma after years of exposure to crude oil and toxic substances containing benzene. -
Seaman sues for $7 million after falling off of ladder
A seaman has filed a lawsuit for $7 million claiming he was injured after he fell off a ladder. -
Man sues after breaking hip on treadmill
NEW ORLEANS - A Tangipahoa Parish man has filed a lawsuit claiming he broke his hip after using a treadmill that was improperly repaired, which resulted in a sideways incline. -
Offshore worker sues after injuring shoulder and arm using overhead tools
NEW ORLEANS - An offshore worker has filed a lawsuit against his employer that claims he suffered severe and painful injuries to his right shoulder and arm while using tools overhead. -
Lawsuit filed over diesel-containing sinkhole in Bayou Corne area
Becnel NEW ORLEANS - Residents located near the Bayou Corne area have filed a lawsuit that claims they need medical monitoring due to exposure of toxins that were released from a diesel-containing sinkhole in 2011. -
Exxon Chalmette refinery sued over racial discrimination claims
Bernard NEW ORLEANS - A team leader for Exxon's Chalmette Louisiana refinery has filed a racial discrimination lawsuit claiming he was fired for a co-worker's mistake. -
Baptist Church files suit over water damage caused by coupling
Preuett-Armour NEW ORLEANS - After suffering extensive water damage, a Baptist church in New Orleans has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of an allegedly defective water supply line coupling. -
Sleep Inn sued after woman slips in shower
NEW ORLEANS - A Florida woman has filed a lawsuit against a Kenner hotel claiming that she was injured when she slipped on the hotel's shower floor. -
Seaman sues for $1.8 million after falling out of personnel basket
NEW ORLEANS - A Louisiana seaman has filed a lawsuit against his employer after the employer's personnel basket was jerked from underneath him and he fell, sustaining injuries to his back and left leg. -
Class action claims Viking appliances were falsely marked top of the line
NEW ORLEANS - A recently filed federal class action claims that all Viking commercial kitchen appliances have been falsely marked top of the line appliances, but were all prone to frequent breakage and malfunctions.
