News from July 2011
Sierra Club to file objection to dismissal of claims in BP MDL
Huber Attorneys for the Sierra Club filed a motion to extend the deadline to submit an objection on an earlier court ruling that barred the environmental group's claims in the BP oil spill multidistrict litigation (MDL).
HUD settles with hundreds of Louisiana homeowners in Road Home dispute
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it has reached a $62 million settlement with over a thousand Louisiana homeowners claiming racial discrimination through the Road Home program.
Suit claims door fell on man's head when entering McDonald's
A Jefferson Parish man is suing a Canal St. McDonald's and its insurer, claiming that the door to the restaurant fell on his head when he was entering the premises.
Personal injury lawsuit filed against McDermott fabrication over worker's injury
A drywall installer has filed a personal injury lawsuit against his employer after he injured his back while carrying a wooden pallet with sheets of drywall.
Hip replacement advertisement leads to Zimmer lawsuit
A federal lawsuit has been filed against hip replacement device maker Zimmer by a person who saw a TV ad involving a recall of DePuy hip replacement devices.
Shopper sues Lowe's for $1 million after being run over by tractor
A Lowe's shopper has filed a lawsuit seeking more than $1 million after she was struck by a tractor driven by a store employee.
Visitor sues company for failing to have handrail alongside stairs after slip and fall incident
McCall A lawsuit has been filed against a company for failing to have a handrail alongside its wooden stairs after a visitor slipped on wet steps and injured his knee.
Scaffold worker sues after tripping and falling over construction materials
A scaffold worker has filed a personal injury lawsuit after he tripped and fell over tubing which had been dropped by other contract workers.
Plaintiff claims excessive force in suit against NOPD
A Baton Rouge man is suing the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD), claiming excessive force from arresting officers caused him physical injuries.