News from 2010
Slip and fall case against New Orleans continued to January
Merritt A seven-year-old slip and fall case against the city of New Orleans originally set for a July 18 trial has been continued to January 10 in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Motions to dismiss UNO sprinkler flooding case continued
Vicknair Two motions for summary judgment brought by defendants in a suit filed by the State of Louisiana on behalf of the University of New Orleans (UNO) against sprinkler manufacturers have been continued without date in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Judge rules Recovery School District not entitled to Katrina insurance claims
Provosty Judge Kern Reese denied a motion for summary judgment filed by the Recovery School District (RSD), effectively ruling that it is not entitled to insurance proceeds owed to the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) for damages incurred during hurricane Katrina.
Lawsuit claims rash forced Louisiana resident to move to Arizona
A former longshoreman is suing a Louisiana company, claiming his reaction to an unknown liquid on a ship forced him to move out of state.
Applicant sues after policing job offered to young black woman
A white male applicant is suing after a policing job was offered to a younger, black female applicant he claims was less qualified.
Couple alleges Porteous acted improperly at trial, requests new trial
Porteous A Louisiana couple is asking a federal court to overturn a previous judgment, claiming the presiding judge acted improperly because of his relationship with defense counsel and a witness.
Defense moves for judge to recuse in New Orleans levee class action
Defense counsel for the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board moved for Judge Piper Griffin to recuse herself from a class action case over the New Orleans levee system in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Parents sue doctors after baby's death
Bryan Two Louisiana parents are accusing the doctors who delivered their baby of causing his death.
Widow sues Harley dealership after husband crashes
A New Orleans widow is suing a motorcycle dealership after her husband was killed in a crash.
Slip and fall at Winn-Dixie leads to lawsuit
A Jefferson Parish woman is suing a grocery chain after allegedly slipping and falling on a wet floor.
Worker claims she was fired after reporting sexual harassment
An oil refinery worker has filed suit against her employer, claiming she was terminated for reporting sexual harassment.
Retirees sue investment firm after losing thousands
Two Chevron retirees are suing a brokerage firm after discovering their retirement plans had lost thousands of dollars.
Judge will hear summary judgment motion in suit against sprinkler companies
Heinrich Judge Robin Giarusso will hear two motions for summary judgment brought by defendants in a suit filed by the state of Louisiana on behalf of the University of New Orleans (UNO) against sprinkler manufacturers on July 2 in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
New Orleans company sued after escalator fails
Two Louisiana residents are suing a New Orleans company after the escalator they were riding on allegedly failed and threw them to the floor.
Slip and fall suit against Harrah's Casino settles
Ecuyer A slip and fall suit against Jazz Casino Company LLC which was set for a June 28 one-day bench trial in Orleans Parish Civil District Court settled on June 11, according to a letter sent by the plaintiff attorneys to Judge Paulette Irons.
Church sued after visitor trips on wire
Cates A Louisiana woman is suing a church for injuries she allegedly suffered when she tripped and fell in an aisle.
Transit Authority sued after bus hit by another vehicle
A passenger is suing the Transit Authority after a truck collided with the bus she was riding.
City sued over 'dangerous' manholes
The city of New Orleans is facing a lawsuit for failing to properly inspect manholes.
Shopper sues store after stepping on broken glass
Kelly A Big Lots shopper is suing the store after she says she stepped on broken glass and cut her foot.
Senator slams Jindal over 'hypocrisy' in veto of transparency bill
Jindal Louisiana State Sen. Robert Adley, R-Benton, called Governor Bobby Jindal's veto of a bill that would have opened up state records on the BP oil spill "the height of hypocrisy."