News from 2011
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.
Contract claims against BP to be expedited in BP MDL
Barbier U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier has approved a motion to expedite claims brought forth by independent contractors claiming BP has failed to pay their full wages during clean up of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Royal wedding provides comic relief in BP MDL hearing
The Royal Couple The rescheduling of the latest status conference in the BP oil spill multidistrict litigation to an earlier time prompted a few moments of laughter when the judge and counsel referenced the British Royal wedding.
AT&T employee sues after losing job for failing to follow corporate policy
In a recently filed lawsuit, an AT&T employee claims he was told by his supervisors to violate corporate policy but when he acted as told he was fired from his position.
Partial settlement reached in Chinese drywall litigation; Insurers agree to pay $8 million
Herman Insurance companies for suppliers that distributed Chinese drywall have agreed to pay $8 million to settle lawsuits filed over the damage done to homes by the material.
Racial discrimination lawsuit filed against Aimbridge
The director of sales for a Metairie hotel has filed a racial discrimination lawsuit claiming she lost her job because of her race.
Louisiana Dept. of Transportation employee sues claiming fired over medical leave
An employee of Louisiana's Department of Transportation and Development has filed a lawsuit claiming he was terminated for taking medical leave.
Transfer of power completed in Mardi Gras float company; Suit over ownership continues
The Times-Picayune reported that a scheduled meeting to transfer power of Blain Kern Artists (BKA), the company that owns Mardi Gras World, from father to son has been completed, even though a lawsuit disputing ownership is still pending.
Property tax fee class action hearing continued for second time in a month
A hearing that would determine the fate of a possible class action against the City of New Orleans has been continued for the second time in a month, this time without date.
'Final Destination 4' toilet trip suit against Universal Studios in court
Final Destination 4 scene A Jefferson Parish woman's personal injury suit against Universal Studios after she fell and hurt herself while exiting a portable toilet located on a Final Destination IV movie set is scheduled for trial next February.
Coast Guard releases report stating Transocean has a 'poor safety culture'
The United States Coast Guard has issued a 288-page report which condemns Transocean, the owner of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig, for bad practices which led to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Hood files scathing brief in BP MDL
Hood Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood is arguing that citizens of his state are incapable of resolving their oil spill claims, according to Gulf Coast Claims Facility administrator Kenneth Feinberg.