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News from November 2010


Customer sues Lowe's after tripping over board

By Michelle Massey |
After tripping over a board and injuring herself, a Tangipahoa Parish resident is suing Lowe's alleging it failed to maintain its store.


Seaman's injuries allegedly caused by lack of proper supervision

By Michelle Massey |
A Louisiana seaman is suing his employer claiming he was injured due to a lack of proper supervision.

Circle K sued over shooting in Bogalusa store

By Michelle Massey |
A victim of an armed robbery is suing Circle K convenience store for failing to deter crime over a shooting that took place Dec. 20, 2009 in Bogalusa.

Seventh-Day Adventist lost job because he couldn't work Friday afternoons, suit claims

By Michelle Massey |
Farrugia A Seventh-Day Adventist is suing his former employer after losing his job as a bus driver because he couldn't work after sunset on Friday afternoons.

Electrician sues for $5 million after slipping aboard vessel

By Michelle Massey |
An electrician is suing his employer Seadrill Americas for more than $5 million after he slipped and injured his neck and back.

Massage therapist claims employer created hostile work environment

By Michelle Massey |
Gallagher A male massage therapist has filed a lawsuit against his employer alleging he was demoted for not participating in sexual activities with his male supervisor.

USPS sued by customer who slips in rain puddle

By Michelle Massey |
David T. Davis filed suit against the United States Postal Service on Nov. 9 in federal court in New Orleans after he slipped and fell on a large accumulation of rain water at the entrance to the Hahnville Post Office.

Seaman wants $10 million after falling down stairs during power outage

By Michelle Massey |
A seaman is suing his employer for $10 million after the vessel he was aboard lost power and he fell down a flight of stairs.

Woman loses job after 29 years of employment, files lawsuit

By Michelle Massey |
A Louisiana woman has filed an age discrimination lawsuit against her employer St. Anthony Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center claiming she lost her job to a younger individual.

Seaman claims toxic exposure after vessel gets stuck to platform

By Michelle Massey |
Jones A Jefferson Parish seaman has filed a lawsuit against BP claiming he was exposed to harmful substances after his vessel became stuck to a platform.

Deckhand claims sleep deprivation after working more than 12-hour shift

By Michelle Massey |
Steele A Louisiana corporation is accused of negligence for ordering a deckhand to work beyond his normal 12-hour shift, according to a recently filed federal lawsuit.

Car wash cashier claims employer terminated her during pregnancy leave

By Michelle Massey |
A Jefferson Parish woman is suing her former employer after she was terminated during her pregnancy leave.

New Orleans Athletic Club sued by swimmer claiming chemical burns

By Andrea Dearden |
A Jefferson Parish woman is suing New Orleans Athletic Club claiming she suffered chemical burns in the swimming pool.

Platform worker sues after falling on ramp

By Michelle Massey |
Brandner A Florida resident has filed a lawsuit claiming he slipped and fell while walking down a ramp because of unsafe and unreasonable conditions aboard a drilling platform.

Tenant sues New Orleans landlord over icy slip

By Andrea Dearden |
A New Orleans man is suing his landlord after allegedly slipping on ice that covered the courtyard of his condominium.

Man cuts finger, sues knife manufacturer

By Michelle Massey |
A Louisiana man has filed a lawsuit against a knife manufacturer after cutting his finger.

Supreme Court suspends lawyers

By Steve Korris |
Becnel III Supreme Court Justices suspended lawyers Daniel Becnel III and Gerard Torry for a year each, but the Justices cut nine times as much slack to Torry.

Crew panics after fire extinguisher explodes during safety meeting, suit claims

By Michelle Massey |
A seaman has filed a lawsuit against his employer after he was injured during a panic following an explosion caused by a fire extinguisher.

Diver sues Epic Diving and Marine after injuring elbow and knee

By Michelle Massey |
Young A diver has filed a Jones Act lawsuit against his employer after he suffered injuries in two separate incidents aboard the vessel M/V Explorer.