News from April 2010
Manager claims salesman beat him during commission meeting
A manager for Coastal Waste Services has filed suit against his employer claiming he was beaten by a salesman during a meeting about the company's commission and bonus program.
Trial involving falling elevator reset to July
The trial of a New Orleans woman injured by a falling elevator has been postponed due to an undisclosed medical emergency.
Missing 'Road Home' money subject of suit against JP Morgan Chase Bank
A suit filed against JP Morgan Chase Bank on April 13 in Orleans Parish District Court alleges that the bank is liable for more than $50,000 in unauthorized withdrawals from a private account.
Harrah's parking lot death is subject of suit
Cueria A death in Harrah's Casino parking lot is the basis behind a suit against the Jazz Casino Co. LLC filed April 13 in Orleans Parish District Court.
Hotel worker claims sexual harassment in Orleans Parish suit
A suit filed April 12 in Orleans Parish District Court alleges that a Loews New Orleans Hotel Corp. employee was the victim of ongoing sexual harassment, sexual advances, sexual abuse, mental abuse and physical attacks.
US Airways agent claims supervisor put inappropriate pictures on Facebook
A customer service agent for US Airways filed a civil rights violation complaint claiming she was fired after reporting her supervisor for allegedly posting a sexually inappropriate picture of her on Facebook.
Seaman sues employer for $1 million after knee injury
A seaman is asking a federal court to award him more than $1 million after he injured his knee while working on a vessel.
New Orleans attorney sues credit bureaus over inaccuracies
New Orleans attorney David Jerrell alleges that an inaccuracy in his credit report has cost him more than $200,000 in an increased loan interest rate.
Trackman sues Union Pacific over unsafe working conditions
A former Union Pacific Railroad worker has filed suit against the company, claiming he injured his lower extremities due to his job as a trackman.
Property owners sue city, water board over canal flooding
Rodriguez The Sewerage and Water Board of the City of New Orleans is liable for extensive property damage due to flooding at a canal, according to a suit filed against the board and city in Orleans Parish District Court on March 3.
Airboat swamp tour company sued by injured couple
A couple is suing a popular New Orleans airboat swamp tour company after they suffered injuries while on a tour, according to a suit filed in Orleans Parish District Court on March 5.
Winn-Dixie, cleaning service sued by woman in slip and fall case
A New Orleans woman is suing the supermarket chain Winn-Dixie Louisiana Inc. and its cleaning service, Southern Cleaning Services Inc., for injuries she sustained in a slip and fall, according to a suit filed in Orleans Parish District Court on March 2.
No one owns 'Who Dat?' claims Who Dat Yat Chat
Jacobs A dispute over the popular chant associated with the Super Bowl Champion New Orleans Saints is the subject of a declaratory judgment suit filed in Orleans Paris District Court on March 25.
Louisiana's claims against Vioxx heading to trial
U.S. District Judge Eldon Fallon has scheduled a lawsuit brought by Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell against Merck to begin April 12 in New Orleans federal court.
Youth leader claims false arrest at JazzFest
Pathfinder Club counselor Nicole Carryl claims she was subjected to an illegal arrest by use of unreasonable and excessive force and denied substantive due process during an incident last year near the fairgrounds of the New Orleans JazzFest.
DirecTV installers, techs sue company for unpaid overtime
Former and current workers who install and service DirecTV satellite equipment allege they were not always paid minimum wage or overtime.
Maintenance worker sues Recovery School District over injuries
Poulliard A Katrina-damaged Orleans Parish public school is the subject of a personal injury lawsuit filed by a general maintenance employee.
Podiatrist accused of abusing mentally disabled patient
McGovern A New Orleans podiatrist allegedly harassed and performed graphic sexual acts on a mentally disabled female patient, according to a lawsuit filed in Orleans Parish on March 4.
Louisiana doctor sues casino for failing to help after throat was slashed
A New Orleans doctor whose throat was slashed by an assailant at Harrah's New Orleans Casino claims she received no assistance from security personnel or casino employees after the attack, according to a lawsuit that was removed to federal court.
Mom sues after child injured on Chuck E Cheese ride
A mother claiming her child suffered severe head and neck injuries on an amusement ride at Chuck E. Cheese in Metairie is suing CEC Entertainment, Inc.