News from 2010
Borrowers propose to settle class action against Dean Morris law firm
Herman Borrowers who sued Dean Morris law firm of Monroe and lenders it represented in foreclosures propose to settle their class action claims.
Supreme Court sides with Liberty Mutual -- discounts don't break law
Barrasso Liberty Mutual Insurance didn't violate workers compensation law when it discounted bills through a preferred provider organization, the Supreme Court of Louisiana decided on Nov. 30.
School shooting liability trial set to resume Dec. 6
A liability trial involving a 2003 school shooting at a New Orleans high school, which began Oct. 11, is set to resume Dec. 6 in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Dispute between waste disposal company and New Orleans resolved
The city of New Orleans and Richard's Disposal Inc. have come to an agreement for trash cleanup less than 24 hours before an Orleans Parish Civil District Court judge was set to hear an injunction filed by the waste disposal company.
Orleans Parish Clerk's office continues to deal with missing property records
The Orleans Parish Clerk's office is still working to recover missing property and real estate data lost after a computer crash in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Mississippi mud causes vessels to become moored, engineer sues
Steele An engineer has filed a lawsuit over injuries he suffered when several vessels became stuck in mud.
Seaman sues over unpaid wages
Several seamen are suing their employer in an attempt to obtain unpaid wages and to penalize the employer for each day the seamen's wages allegedly remain unpaid.
Family sues after collision with 18-wheeler on I-12
Mumphrey A family has filed a lawsuit against a trucking company and its driver after an 18-wheeler rear-ended its vehicle.
Sales rep claims job caused post traumatic stress disorder
A regional sales representative for Professional Marketing Services Inc. (PMSI) claims to have suffered from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after hearing a supervisor make a recently terminated co-worker beg for her job back.
Customer sues Lowe's after tripping over board
After tripping over a board and injuring herself, a Tangipahoa Parish resident is suing Lowe's alleging it failed to maintain its store.
Seaman's injuries allegedly caused by lack of proper supervision
A Louisiana seaman is suing his employer claiming he was injured due to a lack of proper supervision.
Circle K sued over shooting in Bogalusa store
A victim of an armed robbery is suing Circle K convenience store for failing to deter crime over a shooting that took place Dec. 20, 2009 in Bogalusa.
Seventh-Day Adventist lost job because he couldn't work Friday afternoons, suit claims
Farrugia A Seventh-Day Adventist is suing his former employer after losing his job as a bus driver because he couldn't work after sunset on Friday afternoons.
Electrician sues for $5 million after slipping aboard vessel
An electrician is suing his employer Seadrill Americas for more than $5 million after he slipped and injured his neck and back.
Massage therapist claims employer created hostile work environment
Gallagher A male massage therapist has filed a lawsuit against his employer alleging he was demoted for not participating in sexual activities with his male supervisor.
USPS sued by customer who slips in rain puddle
David T. Davis filed suit against the United States Postal Service on Nov. 9 in federal court in New Orleans after he slipped and fell on a large accumulation of rain water at the entrance to the Hahnville Post Office.
Seaman wants $10 million after falling down stairs during power outage
A seaman is suing his employer for $10 million after the vessel he was aboard lost power and he fell down a flight of stairs.
Woman loses job after 29 years of employment, files lawsuit
A Louisiana woman has filed an age discrimination lawsuit against her employer St. Anthony Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center claiming she lost her job to a younger individual.
Seaman claims toxic exposure after vessel gets stuck to platform
Jones A Jefferson Parish seaman has filed a lawsuit against BP claiming he was exposed to harmful substances after his vessel became stuck to a platform.