News from May 2010
Seaman claims deck plate gave way
Gordon Seaman Craig Wilson claims he fell while working aboard the M/V Kevin Gros when the deck plate in the engine room gave away.
Crane operator claims paralysis in suit
Cossich Four days into his new job as a crane operator, Robert Teaver claims an accident left him paralyzed.
Judge rules against Touro Infirmary in breach of contract dispute
Caraway and LeBlanc Orleans Parish Judge Lloyd Medley Jr. has denied a motion by Touro Infirmary to dismiss a number of claims filed against the hospital in a breach of contract suit in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Judge Medley won't rule in arbitration costs
Both sides in a contract dispute involving a New Orleans contractor were told May 12 that the Orleans Parish Civil District Court will not settle who is responsible to pay for arbitration.
Judges, lawyers decry 'deplorable' condition of Orleans Parish courthouse
Scaffolding supports a corner of the northwest wing of the Orleans Parish Civil District Courthouse. The Courthouse was built in the 1950s and the northwest wing was added in 1984. To get a sense of the utter disrepair at Orleans Parish Civil District Courthouse building, one need only check out the northwest wing of the building that was added on in 1984.
Barrios appointed liaison counsel in Toyota accelerator litigation
Barrios SANTA ANA, Calif. – U.S. District Judge James Selna has chosen Dawn Barrios of New Orleans as liaison counsel to state courts and other federal courts involving litigation over Toyota accelerators.
Seaman claims he tripped while painting hull
A seaman on the M/V Henri Cenac claims he suffered severe injuries to his low back after he tripped and fell while painting the inside of the vessel'shull.
Crystal Clear seaman sues after fourth accident
After four different accidents while working aboard the M/V Crystal Clear as an seaman and member of the crew, engineer Daniel Battaglia has filed suit against the vessel's owners for not providing a safe place to work.
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Former Houma police chief files disability discrimination suit
Former Houma Police Chief Patrick Boudreaux has filed a disability discrimination lawsuit against Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government alleging that he was forced into retirement.
Methodist Hospital wrongful death case settles
Di Leo On the second day of defense testimony, a suit that involved the death of a woman in a New Orleans East hospital during Katrina settled today in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Explosion injures salesman who had just sold eight reactors
A salesman who had just closed a deal for thermal decomposition reactors at a Canadian business claims he was severely burned after an employee prematurely opened a reactor before it had time to cool.
Truck driver claims injuries from tripping in pothole
Abramson Truck driver Kevin Sedman filed suit against TA Operating, doing business as Petro Stopping Centers, claiming injuries from tripping in a parking lot pothole.
Louisiana company seeks ruling in 'Katapult' patent infringement case
A Kenner, La. athletic equipment company is asking a federal judge to declare that it has not been infringing on the trademark of California-based L.A. Gear.
Seaman claims staff reduction led to injuries
A seaman on the M/V Basin Endeavor alleges that the reduction in the number of crew members ultimately led to him sustaining severe injuries and needing surgery.
Hospital overpaid nurse $75k in shift bonus, suit claims
Martin Triumph Louisiana Specialty Hospital filed suit against one of its nurses, claiming she was incorrectly issued more than $75,000 in shift bonus pay.
Defense begins in case against hospital over Katrina-related death
DiLeo Defense testimony got off to a rocky start Monday in a liability suit involving a patient who died in a New Orleans East hospital that had lost power during Hurricane Katrina.
Sierra Club claims federal agency waived safety regulations in oil exploration
Salazar The Sierra Club and the Gulf Restoration Network are accusing the Department of Interior's Minerals Management Service (MMS) of contributing to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico by waiving safety regulations for oil explorations.
Captain sues after rough seas cause him to fall out of bunk
The captain of the M/V Crystal Clear is suing his employer after he fell out of his bunk bed during rough seas.
State rep candidate sued by challengers over campaign statements
Two civil suits were filed against Democratic Louisiana state representative candidate James Perry on consecutive days in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.