News from June 2011
Former Exxon-Valdez plaintiff lawyer sees GCCF as alternative to prolonged litigation
Nolting A Minneapolis attorney who served as a lead trial lawyer in the Exxon-Valdez oil spill litigation said he's looking to avoid prolonged litigation for his clients affected by the 2010 BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Chevron plant accused of allowing racial discrimination
Two Chevron employees have filed a lawsuit claiming they are victims of racial discrimination and were fired for complaining about the discrimination.
Domino's Pizza sued after customer hit by door frame
A Domino's Pizza located in New Orleans is being sued after a customer was hit and injured by a falling door frame.
Chevron employee claims she was fired for not dating supervisor
An employee of Chevron's Oakpoint location has filed lawsuit claiming she was subjected to gender discrimination and ultimately, terminated for refusing to date her supervisor.
Class action filed against Laser Amusement over ATM fees
A class action has been filed against a New Orleans business for failing to post notice of that there is a fee for withdrawing money from its ATM.
Louisiana man claims Tramadol made him black out
A Louisiana man has filed a lawsuit against the makers of the pain medication Tramadol, after he suffered from a black-out episode and fell backwards striking his head resulting in a blood clot in his brain.
Apartment complex sues security company for incomplete camera system installation
A New Orleans apartment complex, which calls itself a "state-of-the-art urban home for artists," is suing a security company for allegedly failing to properly install a security system for the complex.
Seaman claims snapped cable broke his leg
A St. Tammany Parish man is suing Gill's Crane & Dozer Service Inc. for more than $50,000 after a snapped cable broke his leg.
Seaman claims going back to work aggravated pre-existing injury
Claiming aggravation of an existing shoulder injury, a seaman has filed a lawsuit against his employer that claims he was ordered back to work while he was out for medical treatment, which ultimately resulted in surgery.
Winn Dixie sued over woman's slip on water
A New Orleans woman has filed a personal injury lawsuit against Winn Dixie after she slipped in water and fell.
Seaman sues employer after accident causes disabling injury
After suffering permanent and disabling injuries to his spine, seaman Erneto L. Posana filed suit against Kilgore Marine and Kilgore Marine Services Inc. on May 23 in federal court in New Orleans.