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Judge Barbier on panel at trial lawyer maritime conference

By Steve Korris | Aug 13, 2010

Barbier NEW ORLEANS – U.S. 13.The association, which formerly called itself Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, advances the interest of the plaintiffs bar.S. 10.

Southern Fidelity accused of failing to pay Gustav claim

By Andrea Dearden | Aug 13, 2010

Bruno New Orleans property owners are accusing an insurance company of failing to pay claims they filed after Hurricane Gustav.Louise K. and Charles G.Case No. 10-8242

Seaman sues after cable propels him

By Michelle Massey | Aug 13, 2010

A seaman has filed a lawsuit against his employer after he was allegedly injured due to being propelled while holding a cable.Joshua Brunet filed suit against Oceaneering International, Inc. Aug.U.S

Product liability suit against Ford settles

By Alejandro de los Rios | Aug 12, 2010

A 12-year-old suit involving Ford Motor Co. has settled in Orleans Parish Civil District Court. The suit claims the rest of the plaintiffs suffered serious injuries and mental and emotional anguish..

BP judge to speak at trial lawyer conference

By Alejandro de los Rios | Aug 12, 2010

Barbier Judge Carl Barbier of the U.S.According to the LAJ's Web site, Barbier will be speaking with federal Judge Richard Halk Sr

Tobacco settlement survives another challenge, appeal coming

By John O'Brien | Aug 11, 2010

It has an estimated worth of $246 billion over its first 25 years, and more than 40 companies have signed into the MSA.A three-judge panel of the U.S."CEI said it will likely appeal.S. Supreme Court

Fishermen-turned-skimmers deal with complexities of oil spill cleanup and claims forms

By Alejandro de los Rios | Aug 10, 2010

A sign at the Bridgeside Marina on Grand Isle advertises the catch of the day."June, July and August is when we make the load of our money," Vegas said

Pest controllers sue after gangway breaks and dumps them onto concrete

By Michelle Massey | Aug 10, 2010

Three Louisiana men, who were in the process of fumigating a vessel for pests, have filed a lawsuit after the vessel's gangway railing allegedly broke, throwing them onto concrete below., Cooper/T. 8

Former Kmart manager claims racial and gender discrimination

By Michelle Massey | Aug 10, 2010

A Kmart store manager has filed a discrimination lawsuit after she was terminated for alleged misappropriation of company property.Sheila A. Clayborne filed suit against Sears Holding Co.U.S.Case No

United passenger sues after getting ejected from flight

By Michelle Massey | Aug 10, 2010

A Louisiana mother is suing United Airlines after she and her son were allegedly removed from a flight due to her son's yelling after he was told to turn off his DVD player. A jury trial is requested

MDL judges pick New Orleans as venue for BP suits

By Marilyn Tennissen | Aug 10, 2010

The Judicial Panel on Multi District Litigation announced today that it has assigned U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier to preside over approximately 300 suits already filed.S. headquarters is located

Louisiana senator criticized by Ethics Board over role in suit against LSU

By Alejandro de los Rios | Aug 10, 2010

Marionneaux The Louisiana Board of Ethics announced Friday that State Sen.Marionneaux did not return requests for comment from The Record

Mechanic sues Shell over benzene exposure

By Michelle Massey | Aug 10, 2010

A mechanic has filed a Jones Act lawsuit against his previous employers for allowing their vessels to be saturated with benzene-contaminated air and for not warning him of the risks of contamination

Mud Lake environmental workers sue after being covered in oil

By Michelle Massey | Aug 10, 2010

Two workers helping with environmental response teams at the scene of an oil spill near Mud Lake have filed personal injury suits.Maurice Chiasson filed suit against Cedyco Corp., ES & H Inc

Suit filed over garbage truck and motorcycle collision

By Michelle Massey | Aug 9, 2010

Kenneth G. Spearman, Sr. and Wilma H. Queen, individually and on behalf of their deceased son Kenneth G. Spearman, Jr. filed suit against Republic Services Inc., Allied Waste Industries Inc.U.S.R

Laid off employees sue over Jindal's layoff rule changes

By Michelle Massey | Aug 9, 2010

Jindal After being laid off, several Louisiana state employees have filed suit over Governor Jindal's changes to the Louisiana Civil Service Commission's layoff rules

Paxil used during pregnancy caused defects, woman claims in suit

By Michelle Massey | Aug 9, 2010

Centola A Louisiana woman is suing the manufacturer of the antidepressant drug Paxil after discovering it could be the cause of her child's birth defects.U.S.Case No

Wal-Mart shopper claims tendonitis after deli shelf falls on foot

By Michelle Massey | Aug 6, 2010

A St. Charles Parish resident has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart after a store shelf allegedly fell on her foot.Belinda Hocut filed suit against Wal-Mart Louisiana March 24 in St. Smith.U.S.Case No

St. Tammany Parish resident files lawsuit over Chinese drywall

By Michelle Massey | Aug 5, 2010

Hiram L. Mason, Jr. filed suit against Springhill, Southern Homes, Interior Exterior Building Supply, Interior Exterior Enterprises, Arch Insurance Co., The North River Insurance Co. Herman, Steven J

Homeowners file lawsuit after not qualifying for Citimortgage loan

By Michelle Massey | Aug 5, 2010

Irpino After learning they did not qualify for the Home Affordable Modification Program, property owners from St. a member of Citigroup, Aug.67 delinquency fee.Case No