News from November 2010
Customer sues Lowe's after tripping over board
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A Louisiana man has filed a lawsuit against a knife manufacturer after cutting his finger.
Supreme Court suspends lawyers
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
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
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.