News from 2011
Seaman sues Intermoor, Tidewater Marine, Chevron over injuries
A Louisiana seaman has filed a lawsuit against several companies for failing to provide a safe place to work and appropriate equipment after he suffered an injury to his right leg.
Tuoro Infirmary served blood-tainted water, suit claims
Guilbeau A couple from Orleans Parish is suing Touro Infirmary, claiming that they were "exposed to a quantity of what appeared to be blood" after drinking water provided to them by hospital staff.
Cameron and Dril-Quip argue for jury trials in oil spill litigation
Wittmann Two lonely little voices plead for U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier to hold jury trials in litigation over the Deepwater Horizon explosion.
Thirty years after asbestos exposure man dies, lawsuit claims
More than thirty years after his exposure to asbestos, a wrongful death lawsuit has been filed over a man's mesothelioma-related death.
Oil rig worker sues after falling four feet to derrick floor
An oil-rig worker has filed a lawsuit against his employer after a piece of equipment knocked him out of his stand and he was injured.
Railroad worker sued after injuring his knee
Miller A railroad worker is suing his employer after he took a misstep and injured his knee.
Second seaman sues BP over accident between oil spill cleanup boats
A second lawsuit has been filed in Orleans Parish Civil District Court in relation to an accident between two ships that were hired by BP to help with clean up of last year's oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Downman Supermarket claims vibrations from construction site caused damage to store
Irpino A New Orleans supermarket is suing Hill Brothers Construction, claiming "excessive vibrations" form a worksite caused the store to "sustain irreparable structural damages."
Seaman sues after hitting head on laundry room shelf
Lococo A seaman has filed a lawsuit a lawsuit against his employer after he hit his head on a shelf while doing laundry.
Visitor seeks $600k from Kone, Louisiana Med Center after trip in elevator
A Louisiana hospital visitor has filed a personal injury lawsuit for more than $600,000 after she tripped walking out of the elevator.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Eli Lilly over Darvocet
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the manufacturers of the pain medication Darvocet after a Louisiana woman suffered a fatal heart attack after allegedly ingesting the drug.
Seaman sues for lack for proper equipment after being injured by broken wire
Lapeze A seaman has filed a lawsuit against his employer for failing to provide adequate equipment and lifesaving treatment after he was severely injured when he hit his head.
Seaman sues after vessel strikes bridge
A seaman has filed a lawsuit against his employer after the vessel he was aboard struck a bridge twice.
Crosscut Construction sued by homeowner over post-Katrina remodeling
Smith A New Orleans woman is suing Crosscut Construction because an over $100,000 remodeling and elevation job allegedly was negligently and improperly performed.
Woman sues popular New Orleans restaurant after slipping in bathroom
A Jefferson Parish woman is suing Mother's Restaurant in New Orleans and its insurer after she allegedly slipped on a large amount of water on the floor.
Man suing BP after injury sustained in crash between boats aiding in oil spill cleanup
A Terrebone Parish man is suing BP and several subcontractors and boats that were hired by the oil company to help in oil spill cleanup after he was injured when the boat he was on was crashed into by another vessel.
Woman sues Paradise over fall in parking lot
Landrieu A St. Bernard Parish woman is suing the Paradise Casino in New Orleans after she fell "without warning ... into a large hole present on the parking lot of the casino's premise."
Railroad conductor sues after becoming injured while jumping from railcar
Miller A railroad conductor has filed a lawsuit against his employer after he was injured when he jumped from a moving railcar.
Janitor sues to obtain unpaid overtime wages
Jackson A janitor who is unable to speak English has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, claiming they took advantage of him by not paying him for the hours he worked in excess of 40 hours per work week.
Schindler Elevator sued on racial discrimination allegations
Burgos A Hispanic employee is suing his employer for racial discrimination after his supervisor referred to him as "wetback" and other derogatory names.