News from 2011
Three Louisiana companies sued for allowing employee to move heavy equipment
Three Louisiana companies are facing a lawsuit after an employee injured his groin when he attempted to move heavy equipment.
Paramedic sues BP after suffering injuries when Fast Boat hits wave
A paramedic working offshore for BP has filed a lawsuit that claims he was severely injured due to the lack of safety restraints aboard a Fast Boat.
Class action filed against New Orleans hotel over $7.95 fee
A class action has been filed against a New Orleans hotel for allegedly hiding a $7.95 daily resort fee and not disclosing it until it is too late and customers receive their bill at check-out time.
Wal-Mart sued after pregnant woman slips and falls
After slipping and falling while she was pregnant, a Louisiana resident has filed a lawsuit against Wal-Mart for failing to properly clean its floors.
New Orleans City Attorney confirmed to federal bench
The U.S. Senate has confirmed New Orleans City Attorney Nannette Jolivette-Brown to the federal bench in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New Orleans.
Seaman claims back injuries after vessel collision
Bruno A Louisiana seaman has filed a lawsuit that claims he is suffering from debilitating back injuries after the vessel he was aboard collided into another vessel.
Seaman sues after transfer basket falls onto deck
A seaman has filed a Jones Act lawsuit after he was injured when the crew basket he was being transferred in fell onto the vessel's deck due to severe wind.
Hispanic worker files suit after being called 'illegal immigrant' by co-worker
Griffith An Hispanic worker has filed a discrimination lawsuit after she was allegedly referred to as an illegal immigrant by a co-worker.
Hazeur and Kiefer lead in campaign spending for Orleans Parish bench
Hazeur Orleans Parish Civil District Court nominees Ellen Hazeur and Kris Kiefer are leading other candidates in campaign spending, according to campaign finance reports.
Transocean wants explanation from rig workers invoking the Fifth
Miller Five Deepwater Horizon workers must explain how they can pursue personal injury claims against rig owner Transocean while they plead Fifth Amendment privilege against self incrimination, U.S. Magistrate Sally Shushan ruled on Sept. 27.
BP shareholder suits in court Nov. 4 on motions to dismiss
Taylor HOUSTON – U.S. District Judge Keith Ellison will hear motions to dismiss three groups of Deepwater Horizon suits from BP shareholders at hearings on Nov. 4.
Barbier: BP cleanup contractors are immune only if directed by government
Barbier NEW ORLEANS – BP contractors who cleaned up after the Deepwater Horizon explosion can't share the government's immunity from personal injury suits unless they prove they took direction from the government and not from BP, U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier ruled on Sept. 30.
New Orleans attorney sued for allegedly interfering in settlement negotiations
A lawsuit has been filed against New Orleans attorney James L. Arruebarrena for alleged interference in settlement negotiations.
Seaman files lawsuit claiming ladder created dangerous condition
After falling off a ladder and sustaining serious injuries, a seaman has filed a lawsuit against his employer for allegedly failing to provide a safe place to work.
Electrician sues employer seeking overtime wages
A LaFourche Parish electrician has filed a lawsuit against his employer for allegedly failing to pay overtime wages.
Train conductor sues railroad company over debris
David After injuring his ankle while working, a train conductor has filed a lawsuit against his employer for causing an unsafe condition by failing to remove debris alongside train tracks.
Cook sues after losing job for reporting to jury duty
Williams A cook for a retirement community center has filed a lawsuit against his employer after he lost his job for reporting for jury duty.
Judge stays lawsuit against actor Stephen Baldwin over oil spill cleanup technology
Baldwin A New Orleans federal judge has stayed a liability lawsuit against actor Stephen Baldwin over oil spill cleanup technology the actor claims he was tricked into selling.
Bartholomew picks up four endorsements in one week
Regina Bartholomew, a candidate for the Orleans Parish Civil District Court Division B bench, has received an endorsement from the Alliance for Good Government, making it the fourth endorsement she's received in the past week.
Bartholomew shows leads in one poll, picks up endorsement from AFL-CIO
Regina Bartholomew, a candidate for the Orleans Parish Civil District Court Division B bench, has added the AFL-CIO to a long list of endorsers and leads her opponent in a recent poll.