News from November 2011
Ellison rejects plea to impose American discovery and procedure rules in BP shareholder suit
Ellison HOUSTON – U.S. District Judge Keith Ellison rejected a plea to impose American rules on discovery and procedure before he sends a shareholder suit against BP directors to the English High Court.
Judge Jupiter brings years of experience to bench; Started career as journalist
Jupiter Clare Jupiter did not know she would eventually become a judge or even have a law career when she completed her undergraduate studies at Yale University.
Sprint sued after St. Tammany Parish man falls down flight of stairs
A St. Tammany Parish resident has filed a personal injury lawsuit against Sprint after he fell down a flight of stairs and was injured.
Crane malfunction causes personnel basket to jerk violently, suit says
A Mississippi man has filed a Jones Act lawsuit that claims he was injured due to a malfunction of a crane that allowed a personnel basket transfer to jerk violently.
Patient sues after syringe hits her in the eye during cataract surgery
An eye surgery patient has filed a personal injury lawsuit after she suffered permanent injuries to her eye when part of a syringe became dislodged, acted as a projectile and hit her eye during the surgery.
Railroad foreman sues KCS after head injury
A railroad foreman has filed a lawsuit against KCS railroad after he suffered severe and disabling head injuries when a broken rail hit him in the head.
RV was a lemon; Suit seeks refund and reimbursement for LSU game permit
A New Orleans resident has filed a lawsuit against RV manufacturer claiming his RV is a lemon and wants reimbursement for the full purchases price and loss of use, including permit costs for LSU games.
Refinery worker files discrimination lawsuit
A refinery worker has filed a lawsuit that claims he is a victim of discrimination after he was wrongfully accused of committing a rule violation and fired.
Clare Jupiter wins run-off for Orleans Parish Civil District Court bench
Jupiter New Orleans attorney Clare Jupiter has won a run-off election for the final seat on the Orleans Parish Civil District Court bench against another New Orleans attorney, Nakisha Ervin-Knott.
Halliburton wants Barbier to disqualify engineer for 'switching sides' to BP
Barbier NEW ORLEANS – Halliburton Energy Services Inc. claims an employee who helped develop strategy for litigation over the Deepwater Horizon explosion quit his job and joined a firm that helps rig operator BP develop an opposing strategy.
Guyana native claims national origin discrimination in suit against Delgado Community College
Louisiana Technical College sued for national origin discrimination
Harrah's Casino sued over claims of pregnancy discrimination
A manager for Harrah's Casino has filed a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit against the company after learning that she was replaced during maternity leave.
New Orleans hospital sued by patient who claims he lost parts of fingers, toes and leg
A medical malpractice lawsuit has been filed against Ochsner Clinic Foundation by a patient who claims he suffered from septic shock.
Worker sues scaffolding company over collapse
After falling from scaffolding that unexpectedly collapsed, a Terrebonne Parish School employee has filed a personal injury lawsuit against the manufacturers of the scaffolding, claiming they knew the product was dangerous but failed to warn consumers.
Longshoreman sues after boat collision forces workboat to run aground
A longshoreman has filed a lawsuit against his employer after he was involved in a boat collision that resulted in his boat running aground and causing him to suffer injuries after he was thrown across the deck of the boat.
BP not entitled to insurance coverage under Transocean, Barbier rules
U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier has ruled that BP is not eligible for millions of dollars in coverage for the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oilrig explosion and oil spill under oilrig owner Transocean's insurance policies.
Louisiana and Alabama can pursue punitive damages; But Barbier also dismisses states' claims
Barbier U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier has ruled that the states of Louisiana and Alabama can seek punitive damages against BP and its partners in connection with the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oilrig explosion and subsequent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Dispute between AG Hood and Feinberg remanded to Miss. court
Hood JACKSON, Miss. (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has decided that Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood's legal battle to enforce a subpoena against the Gulf oil spill victims fund should be heard in state court.
Miss. Speaker candidate baffled at AG Hood's re-election
Gunn JACKSON, Miss. (Legal Newsline) - Mississippi's Republican candidate for House speaker says he can't figure out why voters re-elected state Attorney General Jim Hood to a third term.
Transocean pleads for Barbier to enforce indemnity provisions with BP
Miller NEW ORLEANS – Deepwater Horizon rig owner Transocean launched an emotional attack on rig operator BP on Nov. 3, as its lawyers called on U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier to enforce indemnity provisions in a drilling contract with BP.