News from May 2011
Final scheduling order set in 'Who Dat' litigation
Bussert Following a final pre-trial conference in April, U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier has issued an order laying out a schedule and deadlines in litigation over the ownership of the phrase "Who Dat."
Barbier approves order allowing quicker disposal of samples taken in BP MDL
U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier amended a pre-trial order allowing quicker disposal of environmental samples taken during the Gulf of Mexico oil spill last year.
Barbier slams State of Louisiana's actions in BP MDL
Barbier U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier had some stern words for the State of Louisiana at the most recent BP oil spill MDL status conference regarding a recent filing by the state which came after a deadline set by a court management order (CMO).
Mexican states seek standing in BP MDL
Serna NEW ORLEANS – Three Mexican states claim equal standing with American states in suing BP over the Deepwater Horizon explosion
Cytec employee claims 39 years of exposure to dangerous noise led to hearing loss
An employee of Cytec's Fortier facility, suffering from hearing loss, has filed a lawsuit claiming he was exposed to unreasonably loud and damaging noise on a regular and continuous basis for approximately 39 years.
Bank employee claims retaliatory discharge over familty leave request
Rose A bank employee has filed a lawsuit against a Harahan bank after she was allegedly terminated a day after requesting medical leave.
Construction workers sue New Orleans company over unpaid wages
Tusa Several construction workers are suing a New Orleans company for allegedly failing to pay more than $12,000 in wages.
Railroad worker sues after injuring finger
A railroad worker is suing his employer after his finger was injured when a co-worker allegedly attempted to kick a door shut.
Welder sues after becoming covered in chemicals
A chemical company is being sued for allegedly not warning a welder that the tank he was cutting contained chemicals.
Seaman sues over crane accident
A seaman is suing his employer after a crane operator allegedly dropped a steel plate on his foot.