News from January 2011
Employee sues Conoco Phillips after stepping in uncovered hole
A security agent is suing her employer Conoco Phillips after she stepped in an uncovered hole and was injured.
Beasley Allen firm sued by potential Yaz client for allegedly providing misleading information
Beasley An Alabama law firm is being sued by a client who claims the firm conveyed improper and misleading information regarding her case.
NO Port Board of Commissioners sued over racial discrimination claims
Claiming racial discrimination and retaliation, Frederick H. Brown filed suit against his employer Board of Commissioners, Port of New Orleans on Dec. 16 in federal court in New Orleans.
Louisiana DOT employees claim sexual harassment, retaliation
Two Louisiana Department of Transportation employees have filed a lawsuit claiming they were subjected to sexual harassment and retaliation for reporting the harassment.
Union Pacific sues truck driver for causing train derailment
Howard Union Pacific is suing a truck driver for failing to yield at a truck crossing and for causing a collision and derailment of its train.
Winn Dixie customer slips, falls and sues store for failing to properly mop the floor
Winn Dixie is being sued for allegedly failing to properly clean its floors after a customer slipped and fell while an employee was mopping the floor.
Dirt Devil caused fire, suit claims
The manufacturer of an allegedly defective Dirt Devil vacuum cleaner is being sued after a fire caused significant property damage at two homes.
Feinberg hires legal ethics professor in response to plaintiff lawyer criticism
Ken Feinberg, administrator of the $20 billion Gulf Coast Claims Facility (GCCF), said he's hired a legal ethics professor to clarify that he is not working for BP, according to an Associated Press report.
Passenger sues Delta after falling out of seat in boarding area
Jackson A New Orleans resident is suing Delta Air Lines after he fell out of a seat in a boarding area.
Gulf Coast Claims Facility hires lawyers to help with BP oil spill claims
Feinberg Ken Feinberg, administrator of the $20 billion Gulf Coast Claims Facility (GCCF), announced last week that several law firms have been hired to staff claims offices in the Gulf Coast.