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Case against Orleans DA moves forward; Exonerated man says suppressed evidence put him in jail decades ago
NEW ORLEANS - The Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office could face liability for allegedly suppressing evidence that could have kept a man who ended up serving almost 25 years out of prison. -
Jefferson Parish avoids lengthy landfill trial with late settlement
NEW ORLEANS - Days before what looked to be a lengthy trial began, Jefferson Parish settled mass tort claims in two lawsuits alleging toxic fumes and noxious odors from the Jefferson Parish Landfill. -
Federal judge affirms city of New Orleans' restrictions on short-term rentals
New Orleans city officials are resuming the processing of applications for short-term vacation rentals in the city after a federal judge lifted a restraining order and upheld the city’s ban on corporate ownership of such rental units. -
Woman says she was injured while shopping at Walmart
A Florida woman says she was injured while shopping at a Walmart store in Harvey. -
Former employee sues Chevron for religious discrimination over COVID-19 vaccine exemption denial
NEW ORLEANS – A former Chevron employee has filed a lawsuit claiming the company terminated his employment for requesting a religious exemption from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. -
Woman accuses Mohawk Field Services of racial and sexual discrimination
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana woman has filed a lawsuit against a plant equipment company alleging she was a victim of racial and sexual discrimination. -
Seaman files negligence lawsuit against employer after allegedly injuring his back on duty
NEW ORLEANS – A seaman has filed a negligence lawsuit against his employer after allegedly suffering severe back injuries while carrying winch batteries. -
Louisiana family sues Jefferson Parish police officers alleging excessive force during arrest
NEW ORLEANS – A Louisiana family has filed a lawsuit against Jefferson Parish police officers claiming they were unjustly beaten and assaulted by officers during an arrest. -
Injured crew member sues shipping companies for negligence after allegedly being injured by hose during fire drill
NEW ORLEANS – A crew member has filed a lawsuit against her employers after allegedly being injured during a fire drill. -
Man sues business partner over fishing boat
A man has sued a business partner over the purchase of a shrimp trawler. -
Man sues Chrysler alleging defects in $82,900 truck
The owner of a 2021 RAM 4500 truck has filed a federal lawsuit against Chrysler claiming the $82,900 vehicle was defective. -
Seaman sues marine transport company over injuries on vessel
A man has sued a marine transport company in federal court, saying he was injured while working on a vessel. -
Woman sues former employer for alleged discrimination based on gender, pregnancy
A woman has sued Cantium for alleged discrimination based on her gender and her pregnancy. -
One company sues two others for allegedly stealing trade secrets
NEW ORLEANS – Royal Coatings has filed a lawsuit accusing StanChem and Hall Technologies of misappropriating its trade secrets and confidential business information to cut them out of a lucrative business opportunity. -
Disabled teen sues Lousiana High School Athletic Association over varsity wrestling denial
A Madisonville teen has sued the Louisiana High School Athletic Association in federal court for rejecting him for participation in varsity high school wrestling. -
Family sues Entergy Corporation for alleged breach of fiduciary duty in inheritance dispute
NEW ORLEANS – Relatives of a former Entergy Corporation employee are suing the company for breach of fiduciary duties after the company paid out the benefits of his 401K retirement savings plan to his surviving spouse, despite his prior designation of the plaintiffs as the beneficiaries. -
Ameropa North America sues cargo companies for $121,000 discrepancy
NEW ORLEANS – Ameropa North America has filed a lawsuit accusing cargo carriers of negligence and breach of contract after a shipment was delivered with more than $100,000 worth of cargo allegedly missing. -
Crewman files negligence lawsuit against Gulf Logistics Operating after onboard injury
NEW ORLEANS – A crewman has filed a negligence lawsuit against Gulf Logistics Operating, claiming that he was injured when a door reportedly slammed onto his hand over rough seas. -
Deckhand sues Kirby Inland Marine after sustaining back injuries
NEW ORLEANS – A deckhand has filed a negligence lawsuit against Kirby Inland Marine claiming an accident caused him to sustain severe back injuries while working on a vessel. -
Mother sues doctor after delivery mishap leads to deceased child's decapitation
NEW ORLEANS – A woman has filed a lawsuit against a physician alleging her child died during pregnancy and that the physician mishandled the delivery, resulting in the decapitation of the child and causing both her and her mother psychological trauma.