News from 2010
New Orleans man claims he was fired over work comp claim
A New Orleans man is suing his former employer for allegedly firing him after he claimed to have been hurt on the job.
Breast surgery center and hospital claim Humana failed to pay for reconstruction
Griffith A New Orleans surgery center and hospital are suing an insurance provider which they claim failed to pay for breast restoration procedures for cancer patients.
Lowe's customer claims cabinet fell on top of him
A New Orleans man blames a home improvement store for injuries he allegedly suffered when a kitchen cabinet fell on him.
Sears not responsible for teaching bike helmet customers how to use, high court rules
Louisiana Supreme Court Sears doesn't have to teach customers how to use bicycle helmets and other products safely, the Supreme Court of Louisiana decided on Oct. 19.
Law groups file class action on behalf of special needs students
Four Louisiana law advocacy groups announced their civil rights lawsuit against the Louisiana Department of Education (LDE) on behalf of special needs students in New Orleans.
Fire alarm briefly evacuates Orleans Parish Civil District Court
A fire alarm in Orleans Parish Civil District court briefly triggered a building-wide evacuation before people were told it was a false alarm.
Lawyer sues to shut down bar in French Quarter
D'Amico New Orleans lawyer Frank D'Amico is listed as a plaintiff and counsel in a lawsuit filed in Orleans Parish Civil District Court aiming to shut down a bar near D'Amico's residence in the Vieux Carre neighborhood.
Harrah's dealer files age discrimination lawsuit
A former casino dealer has filed an age discrimination lawsuit against Harrah's over her firing.
Hearing to extend discovery continued in suit against city
A hearing on a plaintiff's motion to extend discovery cut-off dates in a suit against the city of New Orleans has been continued to Nov. 19 in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
State dismissed in wrongful termination suit against OLB
Judge Herbert Cade dismissed the state of Louisiana as a defendant in a wrongful termination suit against the Orleans Levee Board on Oct. 22 in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
State seeks dismissal from suit against Orleans Levee Board
Judge Herbert Cade was set to hear arguments from attorneys seeking dismissal of the state of Louisiana as a defendant in a wrongful termination case against the Orleans Levee District (OLD) in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
School shooting liability trial continued to Dec. 6
A liability trial involving a 2003 school shooting at a New Orleans high which began Oct. 11 in Orleans Parish Civil District Court has been continued until Dec. 6.
Jefferson Parish sued by building owner over permit revocation
A Jefferson Parish building owner claims his due process rights have been violated because a previous tenant violated city ordinances.
Man claims New Orleans parking employee hit him with tow truck
A Jefferson Parish man is suing the city of New Orleans and a Public Works employee who allegedly backed into him a tow truck.
Husband suing Wal-Mart for wife's fall on smashed grapes
A man is suing Wal-Mart for injuries his wife allegedly suffered when she slipped on smashed grapes in a store aisle.
Entergy sued by man claiming he was 'electrocuted'
A Tangipahoa man has filed a lawsuit claiming he was "electrocuted" because of shoddy work by an Orleans Parish power company.
Houma woman sued after rear-ending vehicle
A Georgia man has filed a lawsuit against a Houma woman after she allegedly rear-ended his vehicle while attempting to enter Louisiana Highway 24.
Dieter claims Slim-Fast caused stomach problems
A Louisiana resident has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturers of the diet supplement Slim-Fast after he suffered stomach blockages.
Slidell business sued after door sticks causing man to fall
A patron of an Advance America in Slidell is suing the business after its entryway door got stuck and caused him to fall.
Tangipahoa Parish building inspector sues after being fired for not having certification
A former Tangipahoa Parish building inspector has filed a lawsuit after losing his job for not being certified.