News from 2011
Jefferson Parish sued over fire chief firing
After losing his job, a former Director of Fire is suing Jefferson Parish for wrongful termination and for illegally misclassifying his position.
Pregnancy discrimination claimed in suit against Sprint
A former Sprint customer service representative is claiming pregnancy discrimination in a lawsuit she filed against the company after she was fired shortly before her scheduled maternity leave.
Pedestrians sue after being hit by car
Two pedestrians have filed a lawsuit asking for more than $600,000 after a vehicle ran over them.
Alabama AG says GCCF forcing claimants to beg for 'handouts'
Strange Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange said his state "has reached a boiling point" in a letter we wrote to Kenneth Feinberg criticizing the Gulf Coast Claim Facility.
Town Hall meeting held by Murphy Oil part of federal settlement
Murphy Oil will conduct a meeting in St. Bernard Parish as part of a settlement agreement with the federal government that also includes nearly $150 million in penalties.
Manufacturer sued after man loses leg on tractor rotary cutter
After losing his leg, a Jefferson Parish resident has filed a lawsuit against the manufacturer of a tractor rotary cutter for not warning him of its inherent dangers.
Saks employee claims constructive discharge in suit
Arruebarrena A Saks Fifth Avenue employee claims a demotion was in violation of the Family Medical Leave Act in a lawsuit filed March 17 in federal court in New Orleans.
Seaman sues employer for not providing proper supervision
Young A seaman is suing his employer for not providing proper supervision, which caused him to become injured while working on a barge.
Florida company can sue Transocean and Halliburton in Delaware
A federal judge in Delaware has granted the Florida-based St. Joe Co. permission to seek damages against Transocean, Halliburton and MI SWACO over the Gulf oil spill.
MOEX Offshore seeks insurance coverage in BP oil spill
Morgan Seeking declaratory judgment in an insurance claim against Certain Underwriters at Lloyd's of London, MOEX Offshore filed a petition in intervention to assert its rights to coverage in the BP oil spill multidistrict litigation (MDL).
Lee Trevino sues for $2 million claiming vessel's unseaworthiness caused injury
A seaman aboard a tugboat is suing his employer for more than $2 million claiming the vessel's unseaworthiness caused him to suffer an injury.
Vitter, Landrieu push BP oil spill fine legislation
Vitter WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) said today that she will move to steer a significant portion of federal fines leveled against BP for the Gulf of Mexico oil spill to Louisiana and other affected states.
Plaintiffs granted default in 'Who Dat' litigation after correcting mistake
Barbier A federal Clerk of Court has granted Who Dat? Inc.'s motion for entry of default against three defendants that have failed to respond to their lawsuit over ownership of the term "Who Dat."
Woman sues employer after losing her job due to ending relationship
After losing her job shortly after ending a relationship with her supervisor, an Ascension Parish woman is suing her former employer for alleged sexual harassment and gender discrimination.
FEMA sued after driver causes collision
After a rear-end collision involving one of its employees, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is facing a federal lawsuit that accuses it of allowing an untrained and careless driver to operate a vehicle.
Defense motion for summary judgment in liability suit against Loyola denied
Charbonnet Orleans Parish Judge Herbert Cade has denied a motion by Loyola University of New Orleans in a premises liability suit filed against the school by a former food attendant.
Board of Ethics hearing for former City Council candidate continued
Cyndi Nguyen A hearing on a motion filed by the Louisiana Board of Ethics (LBE) has been continued without date in Orleans Parish Civil District Court.
Judge approves contents for informational Web site on BP MDL
Barbier U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier issued an order today approving the contents of a Web site set up by plaintiffs to answer commonly asked questions regarding the BP oil spill multidistrict litigation (MDL).
Maritime companies sued after lockers fall on top of employee
Two Louisiana maritime companies are being sued by an employee after bedroom lockers fell on top of her causing severe injury.
All 64 Louisiana Parishes to receive BP aid for tourism
The first $5 million of tourism aid from BP will be split between all 64 Louisiana Parishes, Lt. Governor Jay Dardenne announced last week.