News from May 2010
Driver failed to stop for school bus
A driver of a Volvo fifth wheel truck allegedly failed to stop as three school children were crossing a highway after stepping off a Terrebonne Parish school bus in Bourg, according to a lawsuit that was removed to federal court in New Orleans on May 6.
Alaska resident files lawsuit after injuring back aboard vessels
Barge worker Donald Mark Ryan of Alaska filed a Jones Act lawsuit against Galliano Marine Service, Nautical Solutions, Nautical Ventures, and Fairweather Marine on May 6 in federal court of New Orleans.
Supreme Court rules for Shell in employee dispute
Justice Bernette Johnson The Louisiana Supreme Court found in favor of Shell and another corporation, deciding that an oil industry service provider failed to produce enough evidence to prove that Shell stole two of its employees.
Fransen & Hardin sue roofing contractor over water leaks
Fransen & Hardin at 814 Howard Ave. in New Orleans. A lawfirm's lawsuit against a roofing contractor alleges shoddy workmanship cost it more than $40,000 in damages.
Gulf Coast AGs seek coordinated state-federal response to BP spill
Caldwell A bipartisan group of attorneys general from the five Gulf Coast states asked President Barack Obama and U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder on Thursday to help ensure a unified state-federal response to the oil spill spreading off their coastlines.
Jail supervisor sues after being arrested for cashing too many payroll checks
Jefferson Parish Jail food supervisor Isaac Cheatham, Jr. filed suit against CBM Food Services Corporation, XYZ Insurance Company on April 26 in the New Orleans federal court of the Eastern District of Louisiana, claiming he was wrongfully arrested for cashing too many payroll checks.
Man wants $4 million from Chevron over jackhammer injuries
Curtis An electric wireline operator who was stationed on a Chevron permanent production platform has filed a lawsuit asking for $4 million in damages after he was allegedly injured using a jackhammer.
Winn-Dixie customer claims foreign substance on floor caused accident
Labourdette A New Orleans woman is suing Winn-Dixie after she slipped and fell in one of the supermarket's stores in New Orleans East, according to a suit filed in Orleans Parish District Court.
Former court clerk sues over unpaid work comp claim
A former minute clerk at the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court claims she was unlawfully denied worker's compensation, according to a suit filed May 6 in Orleans Parish District Court.
Daughter of drowning victim seeks $3 million
Tug boat worker Lemarc Meredith was crushed and drowned after falling overboard into the Mississippi River last year, according to a lawsuit filed by his daughter.
Canseco Elysian Fields sued over trip and fall injuries
Soloman Duplessis of New Orleans is suing food store Canseco Elysian Fields for injuries he sustained on a sidewalk outside the store at 5217 Elysian Ave. in New Orleans on Aug. 2, 2009.
Bicyclist sues over accident injuries
A bicyclist is suing Allstate and Jolene and Ronald Gettridge over injuries she allegedly sustained during an accident last year.
Mexican restaurant blamed in 'Cinco' attack
Superior Grill hosts a "Cinco de Mayo" block party on May 5, 2010 A popular New Orleans Mexican restaurant is being sued over a fight that left one man with cuts on his head and neck.
Congressman seeks GAO probe of asbestos trusts
Smith U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, the leading Republican on the House Judiciary Committee, today asked the director of the Government Accountability Office to investigate the secrecy behind trusts created to pay asbestos-related claims against bankrupt companies.
Volunteers file class action against BP over clean-up agreement
Force Louisiana fishermen who volunteered to help clean up the oil spill have joined the class action fray against BP, claiming an indemnification agreement they would be required to sign severely hampers their freedom of speech and their right to sue over lost income.
City vendor sues city's management services
A vendor for New Orlean's disadvantaged business enterprise accuses the city's personnel management service of breach of contract and misrepresentation in a recently filed lawsuit.
Class actions mount in federal court over Horizon Deepwater explosion
While BP promises pay for oil spill damage from the April 20 Horizon Deepwater oil rig explosion, lawsuits continue to mount in federal court in New Orleans.
New Orleans sued over pedestrian's trip on loose brick
A New Orleans man is suing the city of New Orleans after he tripped and fell on a loose brick on a public street and injured his left shoulder, according to a suit filed April 8 in Orleans Parish District Court.
Wal-Mart shopper sues over allegedly defective motorized mobility scooter
Upton Wal-Mart customer Carolyn Brumley claims the motorized mobility scooter she was operating at a Boutte store flipped over and landed on her.
Property owners sue insurer over Hurricane Katrina-related wind damage
The owner of property in Orleans Parish has filed suit against his insurance company, claiming the company failed to pay for Hurricane Katrina-related wind damage.