News from July 2010
Construction companies accused of not paying employees
NEW ORLEANS-Two Louisiana construction companies are accused of not paying their employees.
Witco employee claims benzene exposure caused myeloma
NEW ORLEANS-A former Witco employee has filed a lawsuit alleging that during his employment at the Gretna plant he was exposed to benzene products that caused him to develop multiple myeloma.
Orleans Parish woman sues manufacturer of NuvaRing after developing blood clot
NEW ORLEANS-Jenny Lorusso has filed suit against the manufacturers of the birth control product NuvaRing, alleging the product caused her to suffer a blood clot within a vein.
Toyota sued after vehicle allegedly accelerates on causeway
Lake Pontchartrain Causeway NEW ORLEANS-Alleging their vehicle suddenly accelerated, two South Carolina residents have filed a lawsuit against Toyota after their Sienna collided within two other vehicles and a cement embankment on the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway.
Oil spill worker files lawsuit against BP after falling from hotel balcony
NEW ORLEANS-A crewmember assigned to a vessel helping with the oil spill clean-up has filed a lawsuit against BP after allegedly falling from a second-floor hotel balcony.
Employee slips on gangplank, falls into Gulf, sues employer
NEW ORLEANS-A wireline operator is suing his employer for improperly positioning a vessel's gangplank causing him to slip and fall into the Gulf of Mexico.
Plaintiffs seek continuance for expedited asbestos trial motion
Plaintiff counsel has filed a motion to continue a hearing for a previous motion for an expedited trial setting that was set for July 23 in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Judge to hear strike motions in asbestos case
Judge Rosemary Ledet will hear two motions to strike juries against the City of New Orleans and the Sewerage and Water Board (SWB) in an asbestos case on July 23 in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Attorney sued for malpractice after allegedly selling wrong property
A Louisiana attorney is being sued for legal malpractice after he allegedly incorrectly described and incorrectly executed a property title.
Company sued for $245,000 in past due balances
Derbes With more than $245,000 in past due balances, Specialty Rental Tools & Supply and Sooner Pipe filed suit against Virgin Offshore U.S.A. on July 12 in Orleans Parish District Court.
Louisiana contractors OK with new law banning felons from bidding on public works
Hines A new law giving Louisiana public entities the authority to deny low bids from contractors convicted of a felony is being met with approval by the Louisiana Associated General Contractors (LAGC).
Judge grants New Orleans' motion in shooting death suit
Landrieu Judge Robin Giarusso granted a motion for no cause of action filed by the defense in a wrongful death suit against the city of New Orleans, former mayor Ray Nagin and former Police Superintendent Warren Riley and the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) on Friday in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Judge orders list of class members in case against OPSB
Irpino Orleans Parish Civil District Court Judge Ethel Julien ruled on a series of motions Friday ordering the compilation of a list of approximately 8,000 names of class members in a case against the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB).
Electrician loses balance, sues for $1.65 million
A marine electrician is suing for more than $1 million after he lost his balance while working.
Grocery shopper alleges permanent disability after slipping in yogurt
A grocery shopper has filed a lawsuit against Winn-Dixie, alleging she is permanently disabled after slipping in yogurt.
Construction worker sues after being hit by falling bucket of mortar
A journeyman working on a public works project has filed a lawsuit against a construction company after he was injured when a five-gallon bucket of mortar fell and hit him in the head.
Employee sues after being hit by bag of dirty laundry
An engine repairman is suing the owners of a vessel he worked aboard, after he was allegedly struck in the head by a bag of dirty linens.
Apartment visitor sues after falling down stairs in party room
Irpino A guest at Willowbrook Apartments in New Orleans is suing the property owner after she allegedly fell down the interior winding staircase and suffered severe injuries.
Hotel sued after guest shocked by wall sconce
A Tennessee woman has filed a lawsuit against the hotel where she stayed during a 2009 trip to New Orleans, after she was allegedly shocked during an attempt to turn on a light.
Family claims roofer died due to exposure to roofing products
Landrieu The family of a deceased roofer has filed a lawsuit which alleges the roofer developed leukemia due to his daily exposure to carcinogenic roofing products.