News from August 2011
Hammond police officer sues over exposure to ammonia gas
Price A Hammond police officer has filed a lawsuit claiming that he developed cancer 10 days after being exposed to significant quantities of ammonia gas.
Refinery worker claims exposure to benzene led to development of leukemia
A former Alliance Refinery worker has filed a lawsuit that claims he was exposed to toxic levels of benzene while employed at the refinery and as a result he developed leukemia.
Barbier considers appointment of BOP supervisor
Barbier U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier has signed an order outlying provision for the possible appointment of a Master for Supervision of Custody of the failed blowout preventer (BOP) which led to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
PlayStation class action accuses Sony of knowing customers' data was at risk
A class action against Sony over a data breach of its PlayStation Network accuses the company of knowing its customers' data and personal information was at risk for theft and the company did nothing to protect it, including failing to put up a firewall.
Two seats up for grabs in Orleans Parish Civil District Court
Hazeur Two seats in Orleans Parish Civil District Court are up for grabs in elections that will be held on Oct 22.
Union Pacific worker sues after tripping in rail yard
A railroad worker has filed a lawsuit against his employer after he tripped in the rail yard and injured his knee.
First Circuit rules in favor of homebuilder, establishing limits on Chinese drywall claims
The Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the Louisiana New Home Warranty Act establishes a one-year limitation for Chinese drywall claims from new homes.
Senate bill to divert 80 percent of BP funds to Gulf Coast restoration up for vote
Vitter Legislation that would divert the majority of federal fines levied against BP for the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill to Gulf Coast restoration is up for a vote in the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
Railroad worker sues employer after tripping in rail yard and injuring knee
Arata A railroad worker has filed a lawsuit against his employer after he tripped in the rail yard and injured his knee.
Employer sued for not training employee on how to lift heavy objects
After injuring his back, a Jefferson Parish resident is suing his employer for not properly training him on how to lift heavy objects.
Debt collection agency sued for threatening Houma woman with lawsuit
A New York debt collection agency is being sued for allegedly violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act by threatening to sue a Houma woman when it did not intend to do so.
Recovery School District employee files disability discrimination
An employee of the Recovery School District has filed a disability discrimination lawsuit claiming that she was fired because she was undergoing medical treatment for job-related injuries.
Seaman files slip and fall lawsuit against barge owner
After slipping and falling on the deck of a barge, a seaman, who was helping with the oil spill cleanup efforts, has filed a lawsuit against the barge owner for failing to provide a safe place to work.
Louisiana GCCF payments being seized for child support
Nearly $5.5 million in Gulf Coast Claims Facility (GCCF) payments in Louisiana have been seized by the state of Louisiana to cover unpaid child support payments, the state Department of Family and Child Services announced.
BP stock up 60 percent; Company responds to employee class action
Taylor HOUSTON – While BP employees complain that the company's disregard for safety drove down the value of their stock plans, they watch their stock plans grow.
Seaman files slip and fall lawsuit against barge owner
After slipping and falling on the deck of a barge, a seaman, who was helping with the Gulf oil spill cleanup efforts, is suing the barge owner for failing to provide a safe place to work.
Deckhand sues after being struck by broken equipment
A deckhand aboard a fishing vessel has filed a lawsuit after he was struck by broken equipment.
Boat collision during oil spill clean-up leads to lawsuit
After suffering back injuries during a boat collision, an oil spill worker has filed a personal injury lawsuit that claims the boat owners failed to provide competent boat operators.
Seaman sues company after suffering head injury due to co-worker's alleged actions
Gordon A New Orleans marine company is being sued by an employee who suffered a head injury allegedly due to a co-worker's actions.
Bogalusa lawyer sues city over unapproved change of street name to 'Bob Hicks'
A Bogalusa lawyer has filed a lawsuit against the city claiming his civil rights and the civil rights of other residents were violated when the city changed the street name of East Ninth Street to the Robert "Bob" Hicks Street.