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Welders sue after personnel transfer basket slams into boat deck
Gordon NEW ORLEANS - After their personnel transfer basket slammed into the deck of a boat, two welders have filed a personal injury lawsuit claiming that they should not have been transferred during rough seas. -
Woman claims injuries at McDonald's in reaction to having hot coffee spilled on her
GRETNA – A New Orleans woman is suing a fast food chain for injuries she claims she received while interacting with a worker through the drive through window. -
Law firm claims jet engines were defective
Frederick W. Bradley NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans-based law firm is suing a jet parts seller and a jet engine manufacturer over alleged defects. -
'Highly polished' stairs leads to woman's injuries, suit says
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman has filed suit against a Baton Rouge-based store for injuries she claims to have received in a fall on its premises. -
Wal-Mart sued by woman in slip and fall
Marie A. Bookman NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing an international retailer claiming she was injured in a fall on the premises. -
Emeril's sued by woman who allegedly slipped in grease while exiting
John A. Venezia An internationally known New Orleans restaurant has been sued by a woman who claims she was injured in a fall while leaving the establishment. -
Foreign workers sue work placement agency
Scott R. Cheatham A group of foreign workers is suing a New Orleans-based company for deceptive trade practices. -
Law firm sues Baton Rouge charter school for non-payment of legal fees
Benjamin R. Slater, III A New Orleans-based law firm has filed suit against a Baton Rouge charter school for not paying for legal services they claim to have provided. -
Bar patron sues after tripping down stairs after riding mechanical bull
An Alabama woman is suing a local bar for injuries she claims occurred on their premises. -
Catholic Charities sued after passenger injured in van
Cazalot NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans adult daycare provider allegedly failed to clean up broken glass in a transport van which led to injuries to a passenger. -
Pharmacy accused of providing incorrect prescription
A New Orleans man claims his prescription drug company filled the wrong prescription that resulted in injuries. -
Family Dollar sued by woman in slip and fall
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans woman is suing a local retailer for injuries she claims occurred on its premises. -
Legacy lawsuit reform signed into law by Governor Jindal
Governor Bobby Jindal BATON ROUGE – Governor Bobby Jindal has put an official end to the legacy lawsuit battle that racked the 2012 Louisiana legislative session. -
Equipment rental company sued after drill jerks and injuries worker
NEW ORLEANS - A construction worker has filed a personal injury lawsuit against an equipment rental company that claims he suffered disabling injuries when the rented drill he was using suddenly jerked. -
Deckhand sues for $2 million after slipping in fuel
NEW ORLEANS - A deckhand is suing his employer for $2 million claiming that he was severely injured when he slipped and fell in a slippery substance on the vessel's deck. -
EEOC claims Holiday Inn unlawfully discharged bar manager
NEW ORLEANS - The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against the Slidell Holiday Inn for allegedly retaliating against a bar manager who refused to put up with a customer's harassing behavior. -
Waffle House manager files lawsuit claiming she was not properly paid
NEW ORLEANS - A Waffle House manager is suing the restaurant claiming that it violated federal regulations by not properly paying her. -
Abramson says opponent threatened his career over legacy lawsuit reform
Abramson BATON ROUGE – Weeks before a House committee voted on a civil litigation reform measure, state Rep. Neil Abramson said he was lured to a remote part of the capitol and had his career threatened by an individual whose identity he is not revealing. -
Fertilizer manufacturer sues pipeline installer for improper installation of pipelines
DONALDSONVILLE – A Donaldsonville fertilizer producer is suing a Texas-based contractor who it claims improperly constructed and installed pipelines at their plant. -
Reform of 'legacy lawsuits' makes it through House Civil Law Committee
BATON ROUGE – A bill that would reform handling of "legacy lawsuits" has made its way through the House Civil Law Committee.