News from August 2010
Winn-Dixie customer sues store after slipping in water
A St. Bernard Parish couple has filed a lawsuit against Winn-Dixie after a woman allegedly slipped and fell in a puddle of water that was leaking from a meat cooler.
Mandeville companies sue programmer for stealing domain names
Barbier Two Mandeville companies have filed a lawsuit against their computer programmer for stealing their domain names.
Seaman sues after slipping while climbing stairs
A Florida seaman has filed a lawsuit claiming the vessel he was working aboard is unseaworthy, after he slipped and fell while climbing stairs.
Louisiana seaman sues employer for $1.8 million
A Louisiana seaman has filed a Jones Act lawsuit against his employer seeking for more than $1.8 million over alleged back injuries.
Insurer settles Katrina class action for $23 million
Smith Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp. (LCPIC) has settled a class action suit related to hurricane Katrina and Rita claims for $23 million in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Commercial diver's death in underwater explosion is subject of suit
Delise A pregnant South Carolina woman has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against her husband's employer after he was killed in an underwater explosion.
LSU and med center sued by former employee claiming wrongful termination
A hospital maintenance employee has filed a lawsuit alleging violations of his due process and equal protection rights after he was terminated for unexcused absences.
NASA security officer claims injuries after truck drives through check point
Williams A New Orleans security officer has filed a personal injury lawsuit after a truck driver allegedly drove away without clearance.
Deckhand sues after vessel collides into another
Gordon A Houma resident has filed a lawsuit over personal injuries he received when two vessels collided.
Judge denies city's motion in parking meter case
Rosenberg Judge Rosemary Ledet ruled against the city of New Orleans' motion for no cause of action Friday in a suit against the city over parking meters in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Motions heard in asbestos case in Orleans Parish
Adams Judge Sidney Cates IV heard motions from four defendants on Friday in an asbestos case in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
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Attorney files racial discrimination lawsuit after losing job
Transit Management of Southeast Louisiana's former general counsel Darrel Brown has filed a racial discrimination lawsuit against his former employer.
Employee sues Home Depot after involuntary leave during pending felony charges
Dillon After being placed on involuntary leave during pending felony charges, a Home Depot employee has filed a gender and racial discrimination lawsuit against her employer alleging she was treated differently than another employee facing similar charges.
NO jeweler claims competitor infringed on 'Who Dat' copyright
A New Orleans jewelry designer has filed a lawsuit against a New Orleans competitor alleging the competitor copied a jewelry design for a football-themed fleur de lis which included the words "Who Dat."
Former NOPD officer's suit over red light camera ticket dismissed
Judge Rosemary Ledet granted a motion for exception for no right of action and dismissed a red light camera suit against the city of New Orleans on Friday in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Barbier to hold hearing on his investments in Halliburton, Transocean
Barbier NEW ORLEANS – U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier, responsible for 77 suits from five states over the Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion, plans a Sept. 16 hearing on his own investments in defendants Halliburton and Transocean.
Judge will hear defense motions in suit over city parking meters
Morton Judge Rosemary Ledet will hear a motion for no cause of action by the city of New Orleans on Friday in a suit against the city over parking meters in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Jefferson Parish business blames bank for financial hardship
Mobile-One Auto Sound, Inc. is suing a lender it says ruined the company's credit and forced the closure of several stores.
Property owner claims insurer failed to pay fire loss
An Orleans Parish man is suing his insurance company for unpaid damage claims.