News from 2011
Delayed breast cancer diagnosis results in suit
A woman is suing a New Orleans health clinic along with six other defendants, including the State of Louisiana, claiming the diagnosis of her breast cancer was delayed for nine months.
Construction company sued by property owner claiming major damages during home elevation
Richard B. Levin An Orleans Parish man is suing a contractor for allegedly causing major damage to his home when it was being elevated.
Woman sues construction company after workers drop cabinet on her
An Ascension Parish woman is suing a construction company for injuries she allegedly sustained when a cabinet was dropped on her as she held the door open for workers who were transporting it.
Roofing company sued by former salesman who says he was denied commission
A former salesman for a roofing company claims he was terminated and not paid $9,000 in commissions.
Order disqualifying BP expert filed under seal
Barbier NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Magistrate Judge Sally Shushan apparently kicked out of court an engineer who switched sides from BP to Halliburton in Deepwater Horizon litigation, but her exact action and her reasons remain secret.
Cameron to pay BP $250 million
Beck Deepwater Horizon blowout prevention contractor Cameron International will pay BP $250 million to settle a dispute over liability for last year's explosion and oil spill.
Embattled police detective sues city for not paying overtime; Claims intimidation by superiors
A New Orleans Police Department detective has filed suit against the city and top-ranking police officials for allegedly not paying him overtime.
Harrah's being sued over woman's slip and fall on marble flooring
Roy D'Aquila A Jefferson Parish woman is suing after she allegedly slipped and fell at the New Orleans Harrah's Casino.
Woman says Rite Aid is at fault after she took the wrong medication
An elderly New Orleans woman has sued a local pharmacy for allegedly giving her the wrong medication, which she took for over a month.
Oil companies are ignoring environmental laws
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Seaman seeks $2.5 million after slipping down stairs due to wet boots
A boat rental company and a marine services company are being sued for $2.5 million by an employee who slipped while walking down stairs.
Worker files personal injury lawsuit against company for not making deck skid proof
After slipping and falling on a slippery deck, a Louisiana worker has filed a personal injury lawsuit that claims he would not have fallen if the deck was skid-proof.
Seaman sues after tripping and falling due to vessel's flooring
A seaman is suing Transocean for personal injuries he received when he fell on allegedly inadequate flooring.
Shopper sues JC Penney after falling in restroom
After slipping in water and falling, a shopper has filed a lawsuit against JC Penney for failing to maintain its bathroom floors in a safe condition.
Colorado law firm sued for legal malpractice
A Colorado law firm is being sued on allegations of legal malpractice by a Louisiana development group.
Conservation group sues over August 'black liquor' spill
A conservation group has filed a lawsuit over a "black liquor" spill from a Bogalusa paper mill into the Pearl River in August, claiming the spill damaged 86 acres of wildlife sanctuary.
Louisiana plantation sued after Californian woman trips and breaks ankles
A California woman has filed a lawsuit against a Louisiana plantation after she tripped and fell, breaking both her ankles.
Contactor files $1.5 million lawsuit against Rouses Enterprises
An independent contractor has filed a $1.5 million lawsuit against a Covington supermarket after he was injured by a malfunctioning piece of equipment.
Deckhand sues after crushing hand
A deckhand is filing a lawsuit against his employer after he crushed his hand between a dock and his vessel.
Nursing assistant sues after being charged with cruelty to the infirm
A nursing home worker who had been accused of being cruel to residents has filed a lawsuit against his employer after criminal charges against him were dismissed.