U.S. Federal Court
Recent News About U.S. Federal Court
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Chef alleges he was injured on staircase on Hercules Offshore Services vessel
LAFAYETTE – A chef alleges he was injured while working on a vessel because a staircase did not have a nonslip surface. -
Tractor-trailer driver alleges injuries after accident on Interstate 10 with Heartland driver
BATON ROUGE – A Texas tractor-trailer driver alleges he was injured in an accident on Interstate 10 that was caused by another tractor-trailer driver. -
Seaman alleges he was injured on Bo-Mac Contractors spud barge
NEW ORLEANS – A seaman alleges a Metairie business failed to provide a safe place to work. -
Consumer alleges Nationstar Mortgage keeps calling to solicit mortgage services
NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans consumer claims a Texas company keeps calling him in an attempt to solicit its mortgage services. -
Chris' Law Care Service LLC, owner seeks rescission of allegedly defective Ford van
NEW ORLEANS – A business owner alleges a van he purchased for his company is defective. -
Woman alleges she was injured in Highway 22 accident
NEW ORLEANS – A Florida woman alleges she was injured in an accident on Highway 22 at Dalwill Drive in Mandeville. -
Blue Water Shipping Co. accused of breaching contract in shipment of soybean meal
NEW ORLEANS – Two corporations allege a Metairie company did not properly handle a cargo and caused delays. -
Sous chef alleges he was injured on river boat because of grease in galley
NEW ORLEANS – A sous chef alleges improperly disposed of grease caused him to slip and fall on a ship. -
Duferco Steel alleges it is owed more than $24,000 for damaged cargo
NEW ORLEANS – A company alleges its cargo was damaged in shipment. -
Widow claims husband's cancer result of unsafe conditions at Kansas City Southern Railway
NEW ORLEANS – A Shreveport widow alleges her late husband suffered from cancer because of the unsafe work environment of his former employer. -
Whistle-blower alleges he was terminated for cooperating with investigation of oil companies
NEW ORLEANS – A man alleges he was unlawfully terminated for cooperating with federal authorities in an investigation. -
UnitedHealth, OptumRX targeted in latest class-action suit alleging prescription scam
NEW ORLEANS – A UnitedHealth Group Inc. plan participant has filed suit against the insurance company for allegedly overcharging for prescription drugs after New Orleans television station Fox 8 revealed the findings of its investigations into prescription drug costs. -
Engineer blames vessel owner for injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A maritime engineer is suing a Louisiana vessel owner, alleging its negligence led to the plaintiff suffering injuries. -
Surviving spouse blames government for husband's death
NEW ORLEANS — A widow is suing the U.S. government, alleging its negligence led to the death of her husband in a vehicle crash. -
Maritime worker blames marina company for injuries
NEW ORLEANS — A maritime worker is suing a marina business, alleging the defendant's negligence led to injuries for the plaintiff. -
Widow blames Union Pacific for husband's death
NEW ORLEANS — A Houston woman is suing Union Pacific Railroad alleged its negligence led to her husband developing cancer and his subsequent death. -
Building materials distributor alleges manufacturer breached contract
NEW ORLEANS — A Louisiana building materials distributor is suing a Slidell custom machine manufacturer, alleging breach of contract. -
Captain, deck hand blame carbon monoxide injuries on on vessel owners
NEW ORLEANS — Two Terrebonne Parish men are suing the owners of a shipping vessel, alleging the defendants' negligence caused the plaintiffs to suffer carbon monoxide poisoning. -
Daughter blames Houma nursing facility for mother's death
NEW ORLEANS — An Alabama woman is suing a Houma nursing facility, alleging the defendant's negligence led to the death of the plaintiff's mother. -
Man alleges Aetna Life Insurance Co. wrongfully denied benefits
NEW ORLEANS – A Kenner man alleges he was wrongfully denied disability benefits.