News from 2010
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.
Tug boat capsizes aluminum boat; Sends men overboard, suit claims
Two Louisiana residents have filed a lawsuit against the owners of a tug boat who they say caused a sudden wash that capsized their boat.
Commercial diver sues over ankle surgery
Delise A commercial diver is accusing his employer of picking a bad physician for treating his ankle injury and has filed suit against the company.
Class action filed over recalled Similac baby formula
Brandner A day after the makers of Similac issued a recall on infant formula, a federal class action was filed accusing the manufacturers of unfairly and deceptively promoting the product as having safe ingredients for infant consumption when the ingredients may cause diarrhea and other health problems.
French Art Network co-owner sues partner over unpaid bonuses
A co-owner of the French Art Network is suing his partner for seven years worth of unpaid bonuses.
LDOT suit: Traffic cones caused multi-vehicle wreck on I-10
After an 18-wheeler caused a multi-vehicle wreck on I-10, the victims have filed a lawsuit against Louisiana's Department of Transportation for failing to properly place traffic cones on the interstate.
Seaman blames non-skid paint after slipping and falling
A seaman has filed a lawsuit against his employer after he slipped on non-skid paint and fell.
Defense seeks to dismiss doctor in med mal case against Charity Hospital, others
Cates Defense counsel seeks the dismissal of a doctor named in a medical malpractice suit in Orleans Parish Civil District court.
Hearings continue in employee class action against OPSB
Three motions will be heard on Friday involving a class action suit brought by former employees against the Orleans Parish School Board (OPSB) in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Alabama governor says fees for AG King's attorneys in BP suit not ideal
King MONTGOMERY, Ala. - The war of words between Alabama Gov. Bob Riley and state Attorney General Troy King continues, with Riley now responding to King's comments made last week regarding BP's rejection of the state's claim for tax losses resulting from the Gulf oil spill.
Student dismissed from surgical program sues Delgado Community College
Irpino A former surgical tech student is suing a community college and the Louisiana State Board of Education for kicking her out of school.
Union Carbide wants judgments overturned in chemical release class action
Lemmon Chemical company Union Carbide wants the Louisiana Supreme Court to reverse 12 judgments ranging from $750 to $3,500, in a personal injury class action over a release that sent no one to any doctor.
LLAW launches online petition to impeach Porteous
Porteous The Louisiana Lawsuit Abuse Watch (LLAW) released a statement announcing the online petition and Facebook page to support the impeachment of U.S. District Judge Tomas Porteous of the Eastern District of Louisiana.
Hearing in product liability lawsuit against Ford continued
Charbonnet A hearing for defense motions to limit the scope of evidence introduced in a product liability lawsuit against Ford has been continued without date in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Lousiana Supreme Court takes up venue issue in med mal case
Johnson Louisiana's Supreme Court must decide whether a plaintiff in a wrongful death suit can choose between the court where the wrong occurred and the court where the death occurred.
Seaman sues after injuring back while moving underwater jacks
A commercial diver has filed a Jones Act lawsuit after allegedly injuring his back while trying to move underwater jacks.
Jefferson Parish sued for denying bar's application
A Louisiana businessman has filed a lawsuit against Jefferson Parish for arbitrarily denying his application to build a new bar outside of the Fat City area.
Woman claims airport baggage cart knocked her out of wheelchair
An airport baggage cart loaded with bags and suitcases ran into a woman who was in a wheelchair, causing her to fall out of the chair and onto the ground, a recently filed lawsuit claims.