News from September 2010
Defense seeks summary judgment in case against Bourbon Street bar
Cates Defense counsel for a Bourbon Street bar are seeking a summary judgment to dismiss claims against it in Orleans Parish Civil District Court, stating that the plaintiff is trying to sue the wrong company.
Platform worker claims injuries after slip on oil
A fire worker has filed a lawsuit against an energy company after he slipped in oil while working on a platform in the Gulf of Mexico.
Plaintiff seeks refund on Electrolux stove; Seeks relocation costs while new one installed
Butler A Louisiana resident has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of a stove which he claims is defective.
DePuy, Johnson & Johnson sued over hip relacement device recall
Arsenault A Tangipahoa Parish resident has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of her hip replacement device, accusing the companies of failing to adequately recall the allegedly defective product.
Couple sues Home Depot claiming damage caused by contract installers
A New Orleans couple is suing Home Depot and a flooring installation company after water leaked into their condo during a flooring project.
Premises liability suit circumvents medical malpractice law
A former Tulane University Hospital Center (TUHC) patient has filed a premises liability suit against the hospital and is arguing that it is not subject to medical malpractice laws in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Hearings in Chinese drywall suit continued in Orleans Parish
A hearing on three defense motions in Chinese drywall lawsuit has been continued in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Woman sues 'Art House' residents after breaking ankle on tree house
Irpino Orleans Parish resident LaRonda Paisant is suing the New Orleans Art House, also known as The Treehouse, in Orleans Parish Civil District Court after she allegedly broke her ankle after riding a slide attached to the tree house installation.
Seaman sues for not having adequate assistance removing oil-soaked boom
A Louisiana seaman has filed a lawsuit against his employer after injuring his knee while attempting to move an oil-soaked boom and its anchoring device.
Judge denies continuance of school shooting suit
Judge Robin Giarusso denied a defense motion to continue an Oct. 11 trial date in a lawsuit against the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) regarding a 2003 school shooting.
Seaman sues for $1.5 million after suffering from ear infection
A seaman is seeking $1.5 million from his employer after he developed an ear infection due to contaminated water.
Eight hour treatment delay causes second stroke, seaman claims in suit
A Louisiana seaman is seeking more than $10 million from his employer after he suffered a stroke, claiming his treatment was delayed approximately eight hours.
Woman claims psychological problems after vehicle hit by tire treads
Wenck In a recently filed lawsuit, a victim of a motor vehicle accident involving an 18-wheeler states she still has psychological problems due to an incident that occurred June 29 in Tangipahoa Parish.
Judge rules on motions in employee class action against OPSB
Judge Ethel Julien denied the state's motion to quash subpoenas sent to school superintendents in St. Bernard, St. Tammany, Plaquemines, Washington and Jefferson parishes regarding the effects on those school boards following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Amtrak is sued after attendant trips and falls
Saunders An Amtrak attendant is suing her employer for failing to keep obstacles out of the walkway causing her to trip and fall.
Mother sues makers of Reglan after child develops tardive dyskinesia
A Louisiana mother has filed suit against the makers of the drug Reglan, claiming it caused her child to develop tardive dyskinesia, a disorder involving abnormal involuntary movements.
House of Blues sued over claims of racial and gender discrimination
The House of Blues in New Orleans is being accused of race and gender discrimination by a former employee in a recently filed federal lawsuit.
Couple sues after garbage truck hits their vehicle
Two Jefferson Parish residents have filed a personal injury lawsuit against a Louisiana company accusing the company of negligently entrusting a garbage truck to a driver that crashed into their vehicle.
Kenner magistrate judges sued by residents cited with code violations
Cresson A Kenner resident is suing two Louisiana magistrate judges claiming his civil rights were violated because he has been continually fined for violating city codes.
Floridians sue after Canadian reactor explodes
Two Florida men have filed a lawsuit against a Canadian company after they were burned when a prematurely opened reactor exploded at its plant.