News from 2010
OPSB school shooting trial begins in Orleans Parish
A liability suit involving a 2003 school shooting at a New Orleans high school began Oct. 11 in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Barbier appoints plaintiff steering committee for BP MDL cases
Barbier U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier has appointed 17 attorneys to serve in leadership roles in the federal multidistrict litigation (MDL) against BP and other companies associated with the Deepwater Horizon explosion and ensuing oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Former employee sues New Orleans Business Park for three days unpaid wages
A former employee of the New Orleans Regional Business Park has filed a lawsuit in an attempt to recover unpaid wages.
Laundromat's suit against Entergy challenged
Defense counsel in a suit against Entergy Inc. counters that a plaintiff's claims in Orleans Parish Civil District Court have prescribed and the lawsuit should be dismissed.
Jury rules against plaintiff in suit against Churchill Downs Louisiana Horseracing
Sutterfield An Orleans Parish Civil District Court jury ruled Thursday that a plaintiff was not entitled to any damages in a racetrack liability suit involving the Churchill Downs Louisiana Horseracing Company.
Suits remain on file against Mardi Gras float production company
Despite reports that their differences had been settled, Barry Kern's suit to oust his father as head of the family company remains on file in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Supreme Court hears attorney discipline explanations
Two lawyers await Supreme Court discipline for tampering with a witness, and two await discipline for keeping fees they didn't earn.
Borrower changes theory in mortgage class action against Dean Morris law firm, others
Holtzman NEW ORLEANS – Borrowers who pursued a class action against Dean Morris law firm, banks, and mortgage service companies under state fraud and conversion laws for five years now propose to press their claims under federal law.
Debt collector sued after calling consumer's mom and dad
Smythe A debt collector is facing a lawsuit after a collection agent called the consumer's parents and discussed the consumer's debt.
Seaman sues after tripping over oar
A seaman has filed a lawsuit against his employer for failing to properly supervise the crew after he tripped over an oar.
Wal-Mart shopper slips and sues
A Wal-Mart shopper is suing the retail store after she slipped and fell on an unknown substance that was left on the floor.
Drug rehab center sued after terminating obese employee
A Louisiana drug and alcohol rehabilitation center is being sued for allegedly discriminating against an obese employee and for illegally terminating her employment.
Seaman sues for $2 million after falling on stairs
A seaman is suing for $2 million after he fell on a vessel's stairway and sustained injuries.
Repairman sues American Energy after falling through laldder
A crane repairman has filed a lawsuit against his employer after he fell through a ladder opening, sustaining injuries.
Seaman sues after vessel collides into another vessel
A seaman is suing his employer after he received serious injuries when the vessel he was aboard collided into another vessel.
Tax sale buyer sues Louisiana Tax Commission after sale canceled
An East Baton Rouge Parish resident is suing the Louisiana Tax Commission after the property he acquired through a tax sale was improperly canceled.
Strip club building owners dismissed from trip and fall suit
Cates Three defendants have been dismissed in Orleans Parish Civil District Court in a slip and fall suit involving a man who fell inside a strip club.
Seaman sues for $2 million after falling on stairs
A seaman is seeking $2 million in damages after falling on a vessel's stairway.
Motorist seeks $50K after vehicle run off road by tractor-trailer
A Plaquemines Parish resident has filed a personal injury lawsuit asking for more than $50,000 after his vehicle was run off the road by a tractor-trailer.
Son seeks control of father's Mardi Gras float-building company
A lawsuit filed in Orleans Parish Civil District Court claims the owner of New Orleans' largest Mardi Gras float production company has used his recent control of the firm to "aggrandize his own financial situation to the detriment of...shareholders."